Welcome, undergraduates!
Message from the Director of Undergraduate Education (DUGE)
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Welcome to the Undergraduate Program page. I sincerely hope that you will find the information in this page helpful for your academic planning. Should you have any concerns or questions, please contact me or the Department directly. |
Which undergraduate majors are suitable for me?
Our undergraduate programs that prepare you to become a teacher are divided into three major categories. You need to determine the age level of children you are most interested in teaching to find suitable program.
I already have a Bachelor's degree. What are my options?
Iowa State offers two options for students with a bachelor's degree who wish to obtain teacher licensure.
Option 1: Complete the undergraduate teacher education requirements in a given undergraduate teacher licensure option. Usually much of your undergraduate/pre bachelor's degree course work will count in fulfilling requirements, but the specific courses you will need can only be determined by careful analysis of what you have taken. Typically, it takes a minimum of 4 to 6 semesters to complete the necessary courses.
For more information on post-bachelor's degree preparation for teaching, click here.
Option 2: Complete two graduate programs that lead to teacher licensure. These are offered only in specialized areas.
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Science Education
- Graduate licensure - Mathematics Education with Master of Education option
How long does it take to complete a major in Elementary or Early Childhood Education?
Either program may be completed in the traditional four years, or eight semesters. However, students typically will take courses one or two summers, complete an extra semester, or even attend a full fifth year. There are many reasons for this. Some students work part-time or become highly involved in campus activities while attending college and take fewer hours to maintain a quality grade point average. Others seek minors or additional endorsements to increase their knowledge base and marketability.
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Programs and Degrees Offered |
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The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers three (3) majors for undergraduates: the Elementary Education major, Early Childhood major and Secondary Education major. The Elementary Education major is offered by the C&I department while the Early Childhood Education is offered in collaboration with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
C&I department provides all of the professional teaching courses for Mathematics, Education, Science Education, and most of these courses for other teacher education majors (K-12 or 7-12 and teacher licensure depending on program.) |
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Minor: Digital Learning |
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C&I offers the only minor for undergraduate program: the Digital Learning minor. Our Digital Learning minor prepares students to be leaders in the field of educational technology. We are the recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology, February 2000. |
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Department Scholarships |
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C&I offers variety of scholarships for incoming freshman and returning or transfer students. For more information on scholarships, click here. |
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Learning Community |
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Students will have the opportunity to learn collaboratively and receive support from their learning communities. C&I department offers two Learning Community programs: the First Year/First Semester program and the Mentors Project. |
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Clubs and Professional Organizations |
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Join variety of clubs and professional organizations available in the department! |
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Internships/Practica/Student Teaching |
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Field experiences is part of the component in our academic programs. Under the University Teacher Education Program (UTEP), students have the opportunity to get first-hand real-world experiences through our Intership/Practica, Student Teaching and International Student Teaching programs. Click here for more information. |
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Transfer Opportunities |
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Transferring from a community college? Click here for more information and forms needed for your transfer. |
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International Students |
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International students, welcome to Iowa State University. To learn more about requirements and issues related to immigration, financial, living in Ames and other academic-related issues, more information on various issues related to and services offered on multicultural and diversity in ISU, please visit the International Student and Scholars website.
For more specific information on international students' university admission, please visit the Iowa State University Office of Admission website.
For information on travelling to Iowa State, please visit the College of Human Sciences' Travel to Iowa State page. |
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Multicultural/Diversity Services |
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Check out the College of Human Science (CHS) Multicultural Retention Programs Office to learn more about various educational, cultural and social activities and services for multicultural purposes. |
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FAQ |
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Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section here. |
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Contact Academic Advisors |
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To contact an advisor, click here.
To learn more about academic advising services offered by College of Human Sciences (CHS), please visit the Academic Advising website. |
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