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Graduate Program in Transition to Teaching (T2T), Secondary
18 Credits
Ready for a career change? Become a teacher!
- Teachers inspire and get inspired.
- Teachers are in-demand.
- Teachers make a difference.
In just three semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring), we'll provide you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective teacher, work with you to develop a plan customized to your career goals, and guide you through the licensing process (in IN and beyond) so you're ready to start your career as soon as you've completed the program!
- You'll study educational psychology, student diversity, reading and content area methodology.
- Field experiences in a variety of school settings occur every semester, including a two semester internship in a classroom at the developmental level appropriate to your career objectives and proposed licensure (and includes a semester-long, all day student teaching).
- Credit may apply towards a Master's degree.
- Applicants are expected to participate in the program on a full time basis during their entire internships.
- Upon successful completion, interns will have teacher certification.
This program is part of the School of Education.
Program Requirements
Transition to Teaching programs are subject to change due to state licensure and/or university requirements.
Phase I - Summer Session
Summer I
- EDUC-M 500 Integrated Professional Seminar
- EDUC-K 500 Topical Exploration in Special Education
Summer II
- EDUC-P 510 Psychology in Teaching
- EDUC-P 516 Adolescent Development
Phase II - Fall Semester
- EDUC-S 512 Workshop in Secondary Education
- EDUC-S 503 Secondary School Curriculum
- EDUC-J 538 M.S. Practicum/Internship
- EDUC-X 530 Secondary Reading Methods
- EDUC-M 500 Integrated Professional Seminar
Phase III - Spring Semester
- EDUC-J 538 M.S. Practicum/Internship
- EDUC-M 500 Integrated Professional Capstone Seminar
Grade Requirements
Any course grade below a B- will result in dismissal from the program. All field placements are pass/fail. In order to pass field experience courses, students must earn a minimum grade in associated methods courses, successfully complete field experience course work, and pass benchmark assessments (BPA/TPAS/edTPA).
Provisional Licensure
Candidates completing T2T programs meet all academic requirements for provisional licensure at the appropriate level in the state of Indiana. Refer to the Indiana Praxis Assessments web page for additional information on tests that must be taken for licensure.
Persons with misdemeanor or felony convictions may not be eligible for licensure.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- admission to IU East as a graduate student,
- a bachelor's degree granted by an institution with accreditation accepted by Indiana University East
- one of the following:
- an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater;
- a 2.5 undergraduate GPA and five years of professional experience pertinent to working within the K-12 developmental span;
- a graduate degree with GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Those who have an undergraduate degree (major) in the content area in which they want licensure must have:
- a 3.0 GPA in the content area,
- or a 2.5 GPA and 5 years of professional working experience utilizing the content area knowledge (for example, a person with a biology major, a 2.5 GPA and 5 years in biology related research),
- or a graduate degree(s) in the content area with a 3.0 GPA.
Those with an undergraduate degree outside of the content area in which they want licensure (for example, engineers wanting to teach science, a business and accounting major wanting to teach math, lawyers wanting to teach social studies, etc.) must:
- prove content knowledge by passing the appropriate content exam required by the state,
- or successfully complete supplemental course work (in addition to courses required by the program) as required by the state (consult your advisor).
- Your graduate advisor can assist you with advising sheets for specific content areas. These will be helpful as you plan supplemental content coursework. Students will sign a program plan indicating the number of credits they elected to take above and beyond program requirements.
How to Apply
Prospective students must Apply to IU East as a non-degree seeking graduate student, then reach out to our academic advisor, Carla Bowen (cabowen@iue.edu). These items will be required to apply:
- Letter of Application - Upload into application a rationale for transitioning to a teaching career and briefly articulate relevant experience. The proposed area of licensure should be stated.
- Two Letters of Recommendation - Contact information will be submitted in the application system for two references. Recommendation letters should be from persons who know the candidate well. Letters may not be from family members.
- Official College Transcripts - Transcripts must be sent from the institution granting the degree or credit to our admissions department at applynow@iue.edu. If student is a graduate of an Indiana University campus, then official transcripts are not necessary.
- Current resume - Upload a resume which includes contact information for verification of prior experience.