USI offers an engaging program for prospective teacher candidates that immerses you in classrooms early in your studies. If you aim to teach a specific content area for grades 5-12—such as English, mathematics, sciences, or history—you'll major in that content area and minor in secondary education licensure. The curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills effective teachers use, and you'll gain exposure to diverse schools and classrooms, culminating in a full semester of student teaching.
USI is approved by the Indiana Department of Education to offer secondary licensure programs in English/language arts, history, mathematics, chemistry, Earth/space science, life science, physical science, and physics. Additionally, USI provides P-12 licensure programs in French, German, Spanish, and Visual Arts, which also require a major in the content area and a minor in P-12 education.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
To teach students in kindergarten through grade 12, you must be licensed by the state you wish to teach. To teach in secondary schools (high schools or middle schools) in Indiana, you must complete a major in the content area and a minor in secondary education. Upon completion of both the major and minor, and the passing of licensure exams, you’ll apply for a license to teach the content area in grades 5-12.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
