IWU Exceptional Learners Online Program Admissions Requirements

IWU Exceptional Learners Program Applicants Must Have:

1. All Applicants:
   
   • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or from an affiliate of The Association for Biblical Higher Education verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
   • A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 from the baccalaureate-degree- granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
   • A copy of a valid (but not necessarily current) state-issued teaching license (not an emergency license, limited license, or a substitute teacher’s license).
     
     
2. Indiana Residence Applicants: Passing Scores on the Praxis 1 - Math 175, Reading 176 and Writing 172
   
   • NOTE: For Indiana teachers who received their original license after July 1, 1985, a copy of the license will serve as proof of acceptable scores.
   • NOTE: The Praxis 1 requirement may be waived for teachers who can supply documentary evidence that they have taught for three (3) or more years on a regular (not limited, emergency, or substitute) teaching license in the academic field for which the license was issued.
   • Satisfactorily pass and submit from the state of residence a criminal history background check and a sexual offender screening check if not included in the criminal history check
     
     
3. Non-Indiana Applicants from States Accepting a Letter of Program Completion or Transcript from Indiana Wesleyan University in Place of an Indiana License
   
   • A disclaimer signed by the applicant stating that the applicant understands that Indiana license requirements are not being met and that the applicant does not wish to request an Indiana teaching license.
   • Satisfactorily pass and submit from the state of residence a criminal history background check and a sexual offender screening check if not included in the criminal history check.
     
     
4. Non-Indiana Resident Applicants Requiring an Indiana License for Transfer
   
   • Passing Scores on the Praxis 1 - Math 175, Reading 176 and Writing 172
   • Satisfactorily pass and submit from the state of residence a criminal history background check and a sexual offender screening check if not included in the criminal history check