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.
State’s list of ‘hot jobs’ includes UIndy specialties
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has released its annual “Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs” ranking, and as in previous years, several careers on the list correspond with the University of Indianapolis’ flagship academic programs in health care and education.
Physical therapists are No. 5 on the list, which reflects such factors as earnings, job availability and projected industry growth. UIndy’s Krannert School of Physical Therapy produces more physical therapists than any institution in Indiana. Also in the state’s Top 10 are registered nurses and medical and healthcare managers.
Other UIndy-related occupations in the “Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs” include occupational therapists, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
For more information about UIndy’s programs in these fields, see:
The College of Health Sciences will host an open house on March 21, 2009. The
Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., has written a number of novels, books and collections of poetry, many of which focus on Native Americans.This year's series also features the following writers:
- Kevin Young on Oct. 29
- Richard Rodriguez on Nov. 1
- Brock Clarke on Feb. 5
- Leslie Heywood on April 2
Find more information on our Arts site and then be sure to check out these accomplished writers!
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The University of Indianapolis MBA program will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 22nd at Ritz Charles in Carmel and on Thursday October 23rd at Steirwalt Alumni Alumni House on the UIndy campus. This is a great opportunity to meet our professors, explore the different curriculum options and to ask questions in a relaxed setting.
The Open House will be held from 5:30 - 7:00pm, with a social from 5:30pm to 6:00pm and a brief presentation at 6:00pm followed by a question and answer session.
Please visit our website for more information: http://mba.uindy.edu/openhse.php
REGISTRATION REQUESTED
Please RSVP to: mba@uindy.edu or 788-3340.
The University of Indianapolis is located just 10 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. Directions and maps can be found at http://www.uindy.edu/maps/
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The School for Adult Learning at the University of Indianapolis is preparing for our new academic year. Fall classes are just around the corner, and we want you to be ready to begin. On Thursday, August 7th the School for Adult Learning (SAL) is hosting an Information Open House from 5:00-6:45p.m. in our office, Esch Hall Room 103. Stop by during these hours to learn more about our accelerated degree program for adults. Our advisors and our financial aid representative will be available to answer your questions and help you return to school. You will find out why our students tell us "the SAL program changed their life."
We have help in place to allow our students to be successful.You will attend evening classes with other adult students right here on our conveniently located campus. Take the first step to a better future by attending our Information Open House.
For more information about our degree program or our Information Open House call 317-788-3393 or email sal@uindy.edu.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs in the School for Adult Learning for individuals working toward a bachelor’s degree by taking evening classes in Indianapolis. The adult degree programs are accelerated, flexible and accessible. Students attend classes one night per week. A majority of UIndy students receive financial aid in Indiana, such as student grants, as well as support from federally supported programs and other aid that makes college more affordable.
The Department of Labor reports that for workers with a bachelor's degree the unemployment rate drops to 2.7%. This report goes on to say workers aged 18 and over with a bachelor's degree earn approximately $23,000 more than workers with a high school diploma.
What does all of this mean? If you are in the workplace without a bachelor's degree, you may want to begin working toward a degree. The School for Adult Learning at the University of Indianapolis is here to help you. Our accelerated degree program has helped hundreds of adults complete their degree more quickly than traditional programs. Our classes are accessible, flexible, and accelerated. The classes meet one night per week for five weeks. And, we have help in place if you have been out of school for some time.
Our fall classes begin August 25th. We can still get you started this fall, and financial aid is available. Call our office today, 317-788-3393 or email sal@uindy.edu to schedule a personal appointment. Our dedicated staff is here to help you.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs in the School for Adult Learning for individuals working toward a bachelor’s degree by taking evening classes in Indianapolis. The adult degree programs are accelerated, flexible and accessible. Students attend classes one night per week. A majority of UIndy students receive financial aid in Indiana, such as student grants, as well as support from federally supported programs and other aid that makes college more affordable.
- Our office is open when our students come to campus to attend their evening class, and an advisor and financial aid representative are here in the evening. We are available to answer questions and help the students.
- Our advisors respond promptly to emails and phone calls from our students; we are accessible.
- We have help in place if students need extra assistance with classwork.
- SAL is a one-stop shop for admitting, advising, and registering students.
The SAL staff are dedicated to our adult students. If you are looking for an accelerated degree program, callus at 317-788-3393, and find out how the little things matter.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs in the School for Adult Learning for individuals working toward a bachelor’s degree by taking evening classes in Indianapolis. The adult degree programs are accelerated, flexible and accessible. Students attend classes one night per week. A majority of UIndy students receive financial aid in Indiana, such as student grants, as well as support from federally supported programs and other aid that makes college more affordable.
The School for Adult Learning (SAL) at the University of Indianapolis is hosting an Information Open House on Thursday, June 19th from 5:00-6:45 p.m. in our office, Esch Hall Room 103. This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn about our accelerated degree program for adults, to meet with an advisor, and to gather financial aid information. On June 19th you will have your questions about returning to school answered.
Our adults students tell us that our program "changed their life". We have help in place to allow our students to be successful. You will attend evening classes with other adult students right here on our conveniently located campus. Take the first step to a better future by attending our Information Open House.
For more information about SAL or our Information Open house call 317-788-3393 or email sal@uindy.edu.
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The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center's Ruth Lilly Performance Hall. Tickets are $20, $10 for senior citizens and free for children under 18 and college students with ID. You can find more information on the UIndy Arts site.
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Our accelerated degree program is for adults twenty-four years of age or older who want to earn a college degree. Our classes meet one night per week for five weeks. You can normally earn nine credit hours in a semester attending one class just one night per week. We offer two degree programs in this accelerated program: Organizational Leadership and Liberal Studies. We offer transfer credit for coursework taken in a regionally accredited institution, and credit may be awarded for certain professional certifications. Students can also earn credit by examination through the CLEO and DANTE'S program.
Stop by our office on May 13th, and let one of our ad visors answer your questions. Financial Aid is available, and we work with students who have tuition reimbursement programs from their employers. It's your time to start college!
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs in the School for Adult Learning for individuals working toward a bachelor’s degree by taking evening classes in Indianapolis. The adult degree programs are accelerated, flexible and accessible. Students attend classes one night per week. A majority of UIndy students receive financial aid in Indiana, such as student grants, as well as support from federally supported programs and other aid that makes college more affordable.
To celebrate our ten years of success, UIndy's School for Adult Learning held an anniversary dinner on Friday, April 11th, in the Schwitzer Student Center. Current students, alumni, SAL faculty and staff attended this event and reflected on the opportunities that their education has provided them.
Our next event is graduation day, May 3rd. Our alumni are invited to share this day with our new graduates. This year's graduating class is the largest in our ten year history. These graduates are moving forward in careers and many will be entering graduate degree programs.
Completing a degree is tough for adult students who find themselves juggling work, family, and life responsibilities while they are taking classes. Our accelerated degree program helps adults find that their degree is within reach. Our classes begin every five weeks, and financial aid is available.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs in the School for Adult Learning for individuals working toward a bachelor’s degree by taking evening classes in Indianapolis. The adult degree programs are accelerated, flexible and accessible. Students attend classes one night per week. A majority of UIndy students receive financial aid in Indiana, such as student grants, as well as support from federally supported programs and other aid that makes college more affordable.
An Educational and Clinical Exchange of Eastern and Western Physical Rehabilitation Practices
Authors: Petrosino, C., Shurig, MA., Bryant, S., Flora, V., McGowan, J., Wahl, A.
A delegation of four Doctor of Physical Therapy students and one faculty member from the Krannert School of Physical Therapy (KSPT) at the University of Indianapolis traveled to China in May of 2007. A community-based capstone project was conducted with a mission to observe and document cultural experiences while providing a mutual educational exchange for the KSPT delegation and Chinese students and faculty. Presentations on spinal stabilization given by the delegation provided current evidence-based trends of the Western physical therapy profession. Development of the interactive educational sessions included a thorough literature review of the culture, preparation of culturally sensitive presentations for select audiences, and the collection of data throughout the experience for analysis.
Study Description
A literature search was performed on the history and culture of China prior to the trip. The students focused their research on cultural sensitivity, traditional Chinese medicine practices, and current rehabilitation techniques in China. Funding for the trip was sought through University grants and private fundraising. From the initiation of the project, each group member independently documented their experience during the literature review, collection of funds, development of lectures, travel arrangement planning, experiences in China, and return from the trip. Data collection of observations while in China gave rich descriptions of the experience while reflective field notes gave individual interpretations. From the collected data, all information was transcribed into a Word document for analysis in a computerized qualitative assessment software program (NVivo 7.0). Common themes were developed from the observations and reflective notes of the delegation. A manuscript was produced reflecting the interactions, experiences, and knowledge exchanged between the KSPT delegation and Chinese students and faculty members. Through individual analysis by group members and coding of textual data into convergent and divergent themes, followed by aggregating convergent themes by group consensus, the most salient findings were elucidated.
Discussion & Conclusions
Exchanging knowledge and gaining understanding between Western and Eastern healthcare methods exposed both parties to specific treatment techniques and philosophies of care that will potentially lead to more effective, integrated treatment approaches to physical rehabilitation. As a community-based project for professional program students, the invaluable cultural experience enabled students to glean greater insight of and appreciation for diversity and culture that will influence their personal and professional endeavors. This project can inform future community-based, service learning, and cultural experiences for professional program students and faculty.
For more information about the College of Health Sciences at the University Indianapolis, please see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs for adult learners seeking a bachelor’s degree through Indiana night classes, or for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The university is a favorite choice among students wishing to attend Indiana nursing schools, physical therapy programs in Indiana and occupational therapy programs in Indiana; all three are ranked among the best of these programs nationally.
University of Indianapolis, College of Health Sciences
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Martin Hall, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Recruiters & Employers: Contact Vonne Edwards at yedwards@uindy.edu or 317-788-2186.
Students, alumni, and therapists are welcome to attend. Free parking.
For more information about the College of Health Sciences, see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs for adult learners seeking a bachelor’s degree through Indiana night classes, or for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The university is a favorite choice among students wishing to attend Indiana nursing schools, physical therapy programs in Indiana and occupational therapy programs in Indiana; all three are ranked among the best of these programs nationally.
The College of Health Sciences at the University of Indianapolis includes the Krannert School of Physical Therapy and the School of Occupational Therapy.
We are proud to offer undergraduate and graduate programs, including:
- Physical Therapist Assistant, associate's degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Postprofessional master's and doctoral degrees in occupational therapy and physical therapy
For more information on the College of Health Sciences, see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.For information on UIndy's School of Nursing, see http://nursing.uindy.edu/.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs for adult learners seeking a bachelor’s degree through Indiana night classes, or for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The university is a favorite choice among students wishing to attend Indiana nursing schools, physical therapy programs in Indiana and occupational therapy programs in Indiana; all three are ranked among the best of these programs nationally.
the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery. It features 21 photographs of rural scenes from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Washington and even Norway!The photographs were taken during Fleck's Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis. She chose to focus on rural landscapes because, though she grew up in Indiana, she had never taken photos depicting the familiar scenery. "There is beautiful farmland all around us, but most people never stop to look at it," she explains. "This exhibition shows farms as art."
Admission is free to the exhibition, which is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fleck will be present at a reception Friday, March 28 from 6-8 p.m. Find more information on UIndy's Arts site, then stop by and check it out!
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Our adult evening classes are flexible, accessible, and accelerated. They are designed to help busy adults earn a college degree by taking evening classes. Our goal is to provide adult learners a high-quality pathway to a college degree.
Join us on March 18th to find out more about our programs. Advisors and a financial aid representative will be available to answer your questions. No obligation transfer credit evaluations are available. Our students can also earn credit by examination. At the University of Indianapolis, our adult students enjoy the benefits of taking classes on our conveniently located campus.
For more information call 317-788-3442 or email sal@uindy.edu. It's your time to start college.
The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs in the School for Adult Learning for individuals working toward a bachelor’s degree by taking evening classes in Indianapolis. The adult degree programs are accelerated, flexible and accessible. Students attend classes one night per week. A majority of UIndy students receive financial aid in Indiana, such as student grants, as well as support from federally supported programs and other aid that makes college more affordable.
The comedy was well-received by the audiences, and the six student actors, nearly all of whom played multiple roles, turned in fine performances.It has been a successful year for the department. In addition to staging four productions,
they were invited in January to perform their production of The Shape of Things from the 2006-2007 season at the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Milwaukee.The department's final production of the season, Hedda Gabler, is scheduled for April 11-13 and 17-19. For details on this and other events at UIndy, visit our Arts site, where you can also join our mailing list to receive the most up-to-date info on our many events.
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