Office of Undergraduate Admission · 3200 Cold Spring Road · Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997 · 317.955.6300 · admissions@marian.edu

Unique and Innovative The new teacher and school leader preparation programs at The Educators College will result in an aggressive infusion of well-prepared talent and expertise in teaching and school leadership positions.

Distinctive features include:• A year-long clinical residency (funded by

partners of The Educators College). • Early, frequent, and varied classroom

experience, including post-graduate mentoring with a master teacher.

• A fast-track or accelerated program to acquire a bachelor’s or master’s degree (8- to 10-semesters). High-achieving high school graduates who enter Marian University with dual credit, AP credit and/or take summer courses may complete the program in fewer than 10 semesters.

• Will study abroad in high-performing schools.• Will leave Marian University with little or

no debt.• Competency-based master skills of student

learning outcomes.• The Marian University Brand Guarantee:

the graduates of The Educators College are supported for one year after graduation and in collaboration with their school, as well as provided with professional development and support if requested.

For more information, contact:317.955.6300 or admissions@marian.edumarian.edu/EducatorsCollege

YEAR FALL SPRING

1

Evolution and Ecology (4)#General Chemistry I & lab (4)#First Year Seminar (3)*Protocols in Classroom Obs. (3)+Total 14 Hours

Molecular Genetics & lab (4)#General Chemistry II & lab (4)#Pre Calculus (3)*English Comp (3)*Total 14 Hours

2

Cell Biology & lab (4)#General Physics & lab I (4)#GST/PSY/SOC (3)*Philosophy (3)*Educational Psychology (3)^Total 17 Hours

Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis for Biologists (4)#General Physics & lab II (4)#Biology Career Seminar (1)#Best Practice Teaching & Learning (3)^Elective (3)Total 15 Hours

3

Biology Elective & lab (4)#Special Education for General Education Teachers (3)+Intro to Theology (3)*Humanities (3)*Elective (3)Total 16 Hours

Biology Elective & lab (4)#World Language (4)*Theology Elective (3)*Elective (3)Techniques for Reading & Literacy (3)^Total 17 Hours

4

Biology Seminar (1)#Biology Capstone (1)#Biology Elective & lab (4)#Assessment I (3)+Practicum (3)^Elective (3)Total 15 Hours

ECN/HIS/POS (3)*Speech (3)*Elective (3)Elective (3)Best Practices in Content Area (3)^Total 15 Hours

Maymester Study Abroad: Introduction to Secondary Schools & Society (3)+

5

Residency I (9)+English Learners & Diversity (3)^Assessment II (3)^Classroom Management I (3)^Total 18 Hours

Residency II (9)+Action Research (3)^Classroom Management II (3)^Total 15 Hours

* General Education Requirement + Education Major, # Biology Major ^ Graduate Education Courses

Includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree (double major in biology and secondary education) and a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree. We also offer the following

content areas of study: chemistry, math, English, history, and spanish. Our program can also be completed in an accelerated eight-semester plan.

8- TO 10-SEMESTER PROGRAM

CURRICULUM AND STUDY

Bachelor to Master of Arts in Biology and Secondary Education