Transition to Teaching Licensure
Students who have already obtained a degree may pursue teacher licensure only by completing the shorter but more intensive route to licensure.
Follow each program's link for specific coursework requirements. These links are PDF documents showing the license's curriculum requirements.
Requirements for Transition to Teaching Licensure
Admission to the Transition to Teaching Middle School/Junior High and High School Education Programs requires an undergraduate degree in the content area the candidate intends to teach. Admission to the Transition to Teaching Kindergarten-Elementary Education program; the Elementary Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention; or the MS/HS Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention program requires an undergraduate degree in any area.
Additional admission criteria include:
- 3.0 undergraduate G.P.A., or 2.5 G.P.A. with five years of applicable full-time professional experience, or a master's degree
- Excellent writing skills
- Indiana passing scores on PRAXIS I Reading (176), Writing (172), and Mathematics (175) tests
- Indiana passing scores on PRAXIS II subject area tests (middle school/junior high and high school education applicants only)
- Professional recommendations (3)
- Criminal history check
All Transition to Teaching Licensure Program areas require completion of the following:
- Education Core, Developmental Level, and Content Courses – condensed, accelerated versions (Follow each area’s link for specific coursework)
- Practica and Student Teaching – condensed, accelerated versions
- Formative Assessments (embedded in courses and practica)
- Gateway Process (Gateway 1- modified, 2, and 3) (PDF)
Special Instructions for Applying
If you are applying for our post-baccalaureate, transition to teaching licensure program you must complete both the Application for Admission and the Accelerated Teacher Licensure Supplement.
Both applications can be completed through our online application system.
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