Indiana Wesleyan University
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    Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

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    Indiana Wesleyan University offers over 280 academic programs, certificates and endorsements in business, technology, education, science, ministry, nursing and more. We offer program options online, on campus in Marion, IN, and at our onsite regional centers in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

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    God has gifted you with a unique set of gifts—on purpose, and for the purpose of changing the world in a way that only you can. We are here to help you discover, clarify or develop that calling. The world is waiting.

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    Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our education programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.

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Teacher Education has been at the heart of Indiana Wesleyan University since our founding in 1920. We continue to prepare educators and administrators who serve and lead with a dual purpose - to deliver exceptional education while impacting the lives of students, families, and communities across a wide range of educational contexts.

Are you feeling called to become a teacher? At Indiana Wesleyan University, we believe teaching is an admirable career path already, so when combined with our Christ-centered and rigorous curriculum, it becomes transformational. Innovative classroom instruction, extensive practice teaching placements in P-12 schools, and a comprehensive assessment system ensures our graduates lead their classrooms with confidence and clarity. Allow our intentional faculty to pour into your passion for teaching and get ready to make a difference in the lives of others with a degree from the School of Teacher Education.

Alumni Spotlight

Elise Holcomb stands on top of a roof overlooking historic Warsaw

IWU EDUCATION ALUM TEACHES ENGLISH ABROAD IN POLAND

Like so many other Indiana Wesleyan University alum, Elise Holcomb ’20 graduated prepared to follow her calling—hers just happened to take her 4,600 miles across the world to a small school in Warsaw, Poland.

READ ELISE'S STORY

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Outstanding Faculty

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John A. McCracken
Professor | Ph.D.; M.A.

Dr. McCracken's passion for developing the world's future educators stems from his belief that educating children is a noble vocation. As a member of Indiana Wesleyan University's School of Teacher Education, Dr. McCracken brings a rich Christian perspective to children's literacy.

 

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Even from the very first semester we have a lot of opportunities to be involved and to be hands-on in schools.

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Academic Programs

  • Biology Education
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  • Elementary Education
  • Elementary Education / Exceptional Needs Education
  • English Education
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SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE

As a content-specific teacher in training, the IWU student is able to participate in four levels of field experience. From observation to participation, then mentoring and tutoring, students of teacher education programs are immersed in the world of teaching. The final part of field experience, the Junior Content-Specific Practicum, provides the opportunity to student teach and lead a classroom. 

We are committed to providing meaningful experiences in all of our teacher education degree programs. Our graduates lead their classrooms with confidence because of the methodical yet innovative approach Indiana Wesleyan University takes for our world's future educators.

Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.

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