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The secondary TTT Program consists of 18 credit hours during three modules of professional education courses. It includes guided field experiences, distance and on-campus coursework, and an intensive clinical experience of 16 weeks. Successful completion of each module is required before beginning the next module. Upon completion of the program, you will have prepared a professional portfolio and be ready to apply for licensure in the state of Indiana.
Guided by university faculty and mentor teachers, you develop teaching skills and techniques through extensive reading in core classes, participating in field experiences, observing in classrooms, and creating and implementing lesson plans. Observing experienced teachers interacting with students in their classrooms, participating in professional seminars and workshops, examining current educational issues, and developing curriculum will prepare you for a future in the classroom. You will learn to
- create a classroom environment that fosters student growth,
- design instruction that aligns with Indiana standards,
- adapt classroom instruction to the needs of students, and
- understand theories of assessment.
Courses in TTT are offered at the graduate level. Candidates enrolled in this program must be accepted by the Ball State University Graduate School (for more information go to www.bsu.edu/gradschool). Although it is not mandatory, candidates are encouraged to continue to pursue a master's degree in secondary education. Many of the courses offered to fulfill the requirements of this program are applicable to a master's degree.
Module I
The program begins with the summer semester on the Ball State campus. Typically, candidates take Advanced Educational Psychology (EDPSY600) and a content area methods course. The psychology class is currently offered during the second summer session.
Module II
Fall semester includes seminars and participation in schools along with coursework.
Module III
During the spring semester, candidates complete an intensive student teaching experience. Coursework for this semester includes the Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education (EDFON 620). Seminars and content area specific courses may be required as needed.
Admission Requirements
- Have a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited university with a major in the content area for which you are pursuing a license.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 overall and in the area of major or a GPA of 2.5 overall and in the area of major, plus 5 years of professional experience in the content area.
- Have earned passing scores on PRAXIS I (reading, mathematics, and writing) and PRAXIS II (content area knowledge).
o Go to www.ets.org and link to PRAXIS for more information. - Meet all the requirements for admission to Ball State's Graduate School.
o Go to www.bsu.edu/gradschool for more information.
Candidates for the TTT Program will be selected based on their application materials, writing skills, and interviews with faculty members.
Admission Procedures
- Prior to applying to the TTT Program, applicants are encouraged to contact the program coordinator for more information.
- To begin the program with the summer session, the deadline to submit materials is mid-January.
To be considered for candidacy in the TTT Program, an applicant must submit the following:
- Evidence of acceptance to the Ball State University Graduate School.
- Official transcripts from all institutions for all completed undergraduate and graduate work, indicating a major in one of the content areas leading to licensure.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, preferably from those who have directly observed you working with children or youth and/or in your content area. Letters should include how long and in what capacity the writer has known you, your strengths and weaknesses, and any aspects of your background that might contribute to or hinder work as a teacher.
- A copy of the Praxis I Preprofessional Skills test report confirming passing scores on the reading, mathematics, and writing sections.
- A copy of the Praxis II Content Knowledge test report confirming passing scores on the content area section.
- A statement of purpose—a short essay explaining the reasons you are considering teaching as a career and why it is important to be admitted to the TTT Program.
- A state approved criminal background check www.in.gov/isp.
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