School of Education

Begin a meaningful career in education

At Indiana University Northwest, the Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education lets your passion for education shine as it prepares you for a meaningful career in education.

This program allows you to navigate both educational theory and teaching practice, preparing you to take Indiana state licensure exams and find employment in classrooms of K-6 learners upon graduation.

Education major highlights

• Student teaching opportunities: IU Northwest's student teaching opportunities allow you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice as you work directly with young learners.
• Through the Teaching All Learners Elementary Education Initial Program (TAL), you will be ready for a career in self-contained and special education K-6 classrooms.
• Students who complete the elementary education bachelor's degree are eligible for Early and Middle Childhood Generalist (K-6) and Exceptional Needs-Mild Interventions.
• Courses for effective educators: Learn from various courses in education psychology, children's literature, introduction to exceptional children, and more.

More information

To schedule an advising appointment, please contact Taylor Calhoun at tayncalh@iu.edu, Kelly Zieba at kmzieba@iun.edu, or call (219) 980-6510.

For more information, visit the Education page on the IU Northwest Bulletin.