From your first semester, you’ll engage in hands-on learning that builds your confidence in lesson planning, classroom management, and connecting with students.
As you advance, you’ll move into clinically based teaching experiences, working alongside experienced educators in diverse classrooms across the tri-state region. Our expert faculty, all with K–12 experience, provide the mentorship and support you need to become a skilled, reflective, and impactful teacher.
At USI, you won’t just study education, you’ll live it, practice it, and grow into the educator you’re meant to be.
The University of Southern Indiana offers programs that lead to educator licensure in 20 areas. The cluster of all educator licensure programs is referred to as the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
The Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has primary responsibility for the EPP and oversees functions that cut across 10 departments and two colleges, with the Teacher Education Department as the hub. Click here to learn more.
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.
