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Vocational Business Education
Graduate Licensure
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Delivery:
Internet
On-Campus Requirements:
None
Access:
Open to eligible applicants
This graduate licensure program is designed for the business education teacher (grades 5-12) who wishes to add an additional licensure in the area of vocational business education.
The program consists of two courses (6 credit hours) that are offered on-line (via the Internet) in the summer. Students can complete all course requirements in one summer. Courses are developed and taught by faculty of the College of Business, Indiana State University.
In addition to successful completion of the two courses, students must provide proof of 1,500 supervised work hours (or 4,000 unsupervised work hours) to be recommended for the Vocational Business Licensure.
The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International--The Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Scheduling
Courses are offered via the Internet—during the summer. Students can complete
all coursework in one summer. On-campus visits are not required. Due to demand
for this program, students should apply early and register during Priority
Registration to ensure acceptance into the program. Preference is given to
Indiana teachers. For details, see "Eligibility" and "Getting Started" and
"Computer Requirements" below.
Courses
This program includes 6 credit hours listed below.
| Required Courses | |
| BEIT 571 |
Coordination Techniques for Cooperative Education and In-School Laboratories--3 credits. The course emphasizes practices and procedures in the operation of cooperative occupational education program and/or in-school laboratories with emphasis on program development and assessment.
Instructor: Dr. Kelly Wilkinson Textbook: Husted, S.E., Mason, R. E. & Adams, E. (2003). Cooperative
occupational education: Including internships, apprenticeships, and
tech-prep. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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| BEIT 581 |
Foundations of Career and Technical Education--3 credits.
This course provides the philosophy, background, nature, purpose, and role
of career and technical education programs in secondary and
postsecondary education and workforce development with emphasis on
curriculum, assessment, and student organizations.
Instructor: Dr. Kelly Wilkinson Textbook: Gordon, H.R.D., The History and Growth of Vocational
Education in America, 2nd Edition, Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. |
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Computer Requirements
This on-line program includes lectures delivered via video and audio (on
demand). Students must have:
- High-speed (broadband) Internet connection (for example, Ethernet, DSL, Cable, Satellite, or High-Speed Wireless)
- A headset or microphone and speakers
- A web camera is preferred (but optional)
Note: In some cases, firewalls may prevent connection to ISU online courses. Check Your Connection Here >>
Eligibility
- A baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- A current State of Indiana Teaching License. If one wishes to add a vocational business education teaching license to an existing teaching license from some state other than Indiana, contact Education Student Services (below) for assistance.
- If you have questions regarding this license complementing your current business education license, please see this document (PDF)
- The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.
Education Student Services
College of Education
Indiana State University
(812) 237-3131
soeess@isugw.indstate.edu
Prior to enrolling, students should contact Education Student Services (above) if they have questions regarding course applicability for their particular career goals.
How To Begin
Subsequent to reviewing Eligibility (steps 1-4 above), please complete the
following steps. For assistance, contact the Office of Distance Support Services
at 1-888-237-8080 or studentservices@indstate.edu
| Step 1: Admission |
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Submit to the School of Graduate Studies a fully completed Non-Degree Admission Application (below) with a non-refundable admission application fee of $35.00 payable by credit card, money order, or check payable to Indiana State University. IMPORTANT ! On the application, indicate that enrollment is to begin Summer I term and indicate the program of study as: Licensure-Vocational Business Education (College of Business). Submit to School of Graduate Studies official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution.
Non-Degree Admission: Once admitted, students receive a Sycamore login and password (via regular postal service) for the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers students access to online registration, their University records, and other University services, including e-mail, and University announcements. Log-on instructions are located on the Portal site at http://isuportal.indstate.edu |
| Step 2: Registration |
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Once admitted, students should contact the Academic Advisor (below) for information on registering and instructions for beginning their online courses. Students will register during Priority Scheduling (April) for the Summer I term. Registration after April will be considered (on a space available basis) through the first day of class in May. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule |
| Step 3: Starting Your Course |
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To access online courses, log on to the MyISU Portal at http://isuportal.indstate.edu and click the My Courses tab. Typically, courses are not accessible until the first day. Contact the Academic Advisor (below) for assistance. Textbooks may be purchased on-line through the ISU Bookstore at http://indiana-state.bkstore.com |
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Contact
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
Assistance Professor of Business Education
College of Business
812-237-2077
bewilkin@isugw.indstate.edu
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.