Unlike many schools that use a multiple regression form of application processing, the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis considers every document in the application dossier to be of equal importance. While high GRE scores are a good indicator of the potential for success in a demanding graduate program such as ours, you will not be eliminated from consideration just because you did not score above 600. Your undergraduate grade point average, especially grades received in psychology courses, can also help us determine your potential to succeed. However, just because your gpa was not 4.0 does not mean you will be rejected. We also look at what scholarly activities you have participated in and what types of volunteer or work-related activities you have that show your interest in the field of psychology. Your letters of recommendation also tell the reviewers a lot about the kind of student you have been or how other professionals in the field view your potential. And don't gloss over the importance of your personal statement. A very well-written personal statement will reflect well on your past training and potential. In short, every document in your application dossier is important and considered equally when the admission committee for the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis considers your application.
Posted Thursday, August 20, 2009 by
Psychology Department
Unlike many schools that use a multiple regression form of application processing, the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis considers every document in the application dossier to be of equal importance. While high GRE scores are a good indicator of the potential for success in a demanding graduate program such as ours, you will not be eliminated from consideration just because you did not score above 600. Your undergraduate grade point average, especially grades received in psychology courses, can also help us determine your potential to succeed. However, just because your gpa was not 4.0 does not mean you will be rejected. We also look at what scholarly activities you have participated in and what types of volunteer or work-related activities you have that show your interest in the field of psychology. Your letters of recommendation also tell the reviewers a lot about the kind of student you have been or how other professionals in the field view your potential. And don't gloss over the importance of your personal statement. A very well-written personal statement will reflect well on your past training and potential. In short, every document in your application dossier is important and considered equally when the admission committee for the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis considers your application.
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Posted Monday, July 13, 2009 by
Psychology Department
Once you have accepted an offer for admission to the doctoral psychology program or the psychology master's degree programs in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis you will be contacted by the Graduate Psychology Association (GPA) to be assigned a peer mentor to help you acclimate to your new environment. The GPA is a student-run organization. Current graduate students volunteer to mentor the new incoming students. Your peer mentor can help you with many things, such as advising about 'good' apartments, finding your way around campus or Indy, forming study groups or just finding the best grad student relaxation spots around. Your peer mentor will work with you as long as you want or need. Of course, you will also be assigned a faculty advisor who can help you in any number of ways, personal or academic.
Posted Monday, July 6, 2009 by
Psychology Department
Yes, you can! Up to 15 hours of equivalent graduate coursework can be transferred for either the psychology doctoral program or the psychology master's programs. Because of APA requirements the transferred courses must be equivalent to courses offered in the UIndy curriculum. You must have attained a grade of B or better for the transfer credit to be considered. Also, any transferred coursework must have been completed within the past 5 years. You must petition for transfer credit and supply a detailed course syllabus and academic transcript. There are specific deadlines that must be adhered to for your petition to be considered. In certain limited situations more than 15 credit hours of transfer credit may be considered. Please contact the Director of Graduate Programs at ddowning@uindy.edu or the Director of Student Services at keatonma@uindy.edu if you have specific questions.
Posted Monday, February 2, 2009 by
Education Programs
According to the National Education Association, an historic change is taking place in America. While K-12 student enrollments are growing, the pool of qualified teachers is shrinking as nearly one million of them approach retirement. Other experts report as many as two million new teachers are needed over the next decade to keep pace with this changing educational landscape.
Maybe you thought about a teacher education program as an undergraduate, but decided to pursue another career path. Now you've discovered your true calling is teaching and helping young people achieve academic success. If so, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at the University of Indianapolis may be the change you need.
The Master of Arts in Teaching Program is designed for career changers who wish to become secondary school (middle/junior high and high school) teachers. Candidates can apply to this graduate education program if they have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and have passed Praxis I, a pre-professional skills test (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) required of all teachers. Middle Level/High School Licenses are offered in the specialty areas of Mathematics, Business, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth-Space Science, and Physics), English Language Arts, Theater, Social Studies, and Modern Languages (French, Spanish, and German). All Grade Licenses are offered in Music, Health/Physical Education, and Visual Arts. Candidates in the MAT teacher education program are assigned to a cohort group devoted to best practices in teaching. Additional information is available at education/uindy.edu/mat/ or contact Dr. Angelia Ridgway via e-mail at aridgway@uindy.edu.
Make your career goals a reality. Our graduate education programs are known for their small classes and personal attention from supportive, experienced faculty. If you have an undergraduate degree from an accredited public or private college or university as well as a desire for a rewarding K-12 teaching career, the time for change through our MAT teacher education program is now.
Posted Monday, January 26, 2009 by
Admissions Department
It is never too early to start searching for scholarships! You can start searching as early as your freshman and sophomore year of high school.
Collegeboard.com and Fastweb.com are just two of the many free scholarship resources. There are a plethora of scholarships with different criteria. While some scholarships are based on GPA, others are based on community service, background, and potential area of study. It is important to read through the scholarship information and take note of the deadlines. Your guidance counselor can also steer you in the right direction of places to look for scholarships. Admissions counselors at the University of Indianapolis will be able to give you information on Indiana scholarships, Indiana student grants, Indiana college financial aid, and financial aid in Indiana.
Here are four national scholarships that you may consider applying for:
The American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarships
Description:To provide financial aid to high school seniors and introduce them to the fire sprinkler industry. Applicants must be high school seniors. Students must read the Fire Sprinkler essay online and take an online quiz. Award $2,000
Billy Welu Scholarship
Description: Applicants must be amateur bowlers who are currently attending college. They must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Award $1,000
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Description: Applicants must be high school seniors. Selection is based on character, personal merit and commitment. Award $4,000 to $20,000
Best Buy Scholarships
Description: Applicants must be graduating seniors residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, live within 75 miles of a Best Buy store, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have community service or working experience. Award $1,500 to $10,000
Collegeboard.com and Fastweb.com are just two of the many free scholarship resources. There are a plethora of scholarships with different criteria. While some scholarships are based on GPA, others are based on community service, background, and potential area of study. It is important to read through the scholarship information and take note of the deadlines. Your guidance counselor can also steer you in the right direction of places to look for scholarships. Admissions counselors at the University of Indianapolis will be able to give you information on Indiana scholarships, Indiana student grants, Indiana college financial aid, and financial aid in Indiana.
Here are four national scholarships that you may consider applying for:
The American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarships
Description:To provide financial aid to high school seniors and introduce them to the fire sprinkler industry. Applicants must be high school seniors. Students must read the Fire Sprinkler essay online and take an online quiz. Award $2,000
Billy Welu Scholarship
Description: Applicants must be amateur bowlers who are currently attending college. They must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Award $1,000
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Description: Applicants must be high school seniors. Selection is based on character, personal merit and commitment. Award $4,000 to $20,000
Best Buy Scholarships
Description: Applicants must be graduating seniors residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, live within 75 miles of a Best Buy store, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have community service or working experience. Award $1,500 to $10,000
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008 by
Admissions Department
At the University of Indianapolis you can expect to find excellent academic advising by professors in your field. A critical element of any education—and in a teacher education program in particular—is gaining experience in a real-world setting. The School of Education will offer you extensive opportunities to work with children and youth as a part of your four-year preparation sequence.
During your senior year at UIndy, student teaching will give you an opportunity to practice, in a real classroom setting, the theories, methods, and techniques you have learned. These experiences vary in length, focus, and location. While student teaching, University faculty who visit you on-site will provide extensive conferencing, seminars, opportunities for reflection, and an ongoing assessment of your abilities to teach.
The faculty in the Department of Teacher Education have teaching experience in K-12 schools and maintain close ties to schools. Though they actively pursue scholarly interests (presenting papers in local, state, and national venues and writing journal articles), they nonetheless maintain a firm commitment to teaching and active involvement in schools. You’ll find the faculty to be both qualified and highly accessible.
Whatever education degree you pursue—whether elementary, secondary, all-grade, or even a master's degree in education—you won’t be lost in a crowd. If you're looking for colleges with personal attention and a university with small classes, come check out the University of Indianapolis.
During your senior year at UIndy, student teaching will give you an opportunity to practice, in a real classroom setting, the theories, methods, and techniques you have learned. These experiences vary in length, focus, and location. While student teaching, University faculty who visit you on-site will provide extensive conferencing, seminars, opportunities for reflection, and an ongoing assessment of your abilities to teach.
The faculty in the Department of Teacher Education have teaching experience in K-12 schools and maintain close ties to schools. Though they actively pursue scholarly interests (presenting papers in local, state, and national venues and writing journal articles), they nonetheless maintain a firm commitment to teaching and active involvement in schools. You’ll find the faculty to be both qualified and highly accessible.
Whatever education degree you pursue—whether elementary, secondary, all-grade, or even a master's degree in education—you won’t be lost in a crowd. If you're looking for colleges with personal attention and a university with small classes, come check out the University of Indianapolis.
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