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School of Education · B.S. Ed.
A Bachelor of Science in Special Education/Elementary Education (Teaching All Learners-TAL) prepares you to earn a dual licensure in elementary general and special education K-6.
TAL students support children in reaching their full potential. TAL offers coursework, field placements in several kinds of schools and classrooms, faculty support, and mentorship to develop innovative and effective teachers. Dynamic coursework covers the fundamentals of teaching (e.g., literacy, math, science, and social studies) and extends beyond those essentials to include strategies needed in today's schools, such as effective instruction, classroom and behavior management, assistive technology, assessment, and collaboration.
NOTE: The number of electives for the TAL program is very limited. Electives are not recommended for the freshman year. See your advisor for additional details.
Please consult the Programs Sheets page via the Special Education/Elementary Education-Teaching All Learners tab on the School of Education website to find more information about this program, including additional admission requirements.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Education Academic Bulletin.
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School's reporting category · 2024–25 program completers
Employed as a P-12 teacher: 87.6% (169 of 193 with known status)
IU Bloomington's initial teacher-preparation programs, all completers combined (not this major alone)
232 graduates; 38 with no information available. From the School of Education's First Destination Survey.
Figures come only from IU's published reports, with their source. Different schools measure differently, so figures from different schools aren't directly comparable.
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