Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Department of Curriculum and Instruction

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Welcome, undergraduates!

Message from the Director of Undergraduate Education (DUGE)

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Pat Carlson
pcarlson@iastate.edu

Phone:
515-294-8514

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.

 

 

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Programs and Degrees Offered

 

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 CI 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: Educational Computing

 

C I offers the only minor for undergraduate program: the Educational Computing minor. Our Educational Computing 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

  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

  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

  Join variety of clubs and professional organizations available in the department!
   
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Internships/Practica/Student Teaching

  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

  Transferring from a community college? Click here for more information and forms needed for your transfer. Also, check out the Transfer Student Support Program website to get the support you need in adjusting your life at Iowa State University.
   
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International Students

 

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, 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

 

For International students, please visit the International Student and Scholars website for more information on various issues related to and services offered on multicultural and diversity in ISU.

 

Also, 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

  Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section here.
   
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Contact CI Academic Advisors

 

Get to know the CI Academic Advisors in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

 

To learn more about academic advising services offered by College of Human Sciences (CHS), please visit the Academic Advising website.

 

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Admission Process

 

Admission to Iowa State University is managed by the ISU Office of Admissions based on your interests:

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Resources

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