Choose a New Path
- Is life directing you down a new path? Take your skills and career experiences to Indiana University Kokomo and become a teacher through one of our Transition to Teaching (T2T) programs.
Transition to Teaching – Elementary
A child’s first teachers play a fundamental role in their success. If you are ready to impact the lives of young learners, the Elementary T2T program is the path for you. This fast-paced program is designed for those ready to make a career change, or for teachers on emergency permits. It combines online courses, hybrid classes, and workshops to give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a licensed K-6 teacher in Indiana. The Elementary T2T program is a 24-credit hour program. Graduate tuition per-credit hours can be found at the Office of the Bursar. Additional fees apply for select coursework. The most recent requirements and courses for the Transition to Teaching programs can be found in the Academic Bulletin.
Elementary T2T candidates must meet one of the following admissions requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary education institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or
- Hold both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary education institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 scale and five years of professional experience, or
- Hold both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary education institution and proof of passing state-approved content area examination(s) in the subject area(s). A list of license content areas and corresponding Praxis tests can be found on the ETS Praxis Test: Indiana website.
Starting Semester | Deadline |
Fall | June 30 (preferred) |
Spring | November 30 (preferred) |
Transition to Teaching – Secondary
Are you interested in working with older students? Then the secondary T2T program may be the path for you. Teachers on emergency license, or those looking to switch careers, can apply for this 18-credit hour program. Most coursework is provided online, allowing a convenient start to your journey toward becoming a licensed middle or high school teacher.
Upon completion of this program, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful secondary educator, including knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, assessment, and professionalism. Graduate tuition per-credit hours can be found at the Office of the Bursar. Additional fees apply for select coursework.
Secondary T2T program candidates must meet one of the following admissions requirements:
- Hold an earned bachelor’s degree in the subject area the individual intends to teach with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institution of higher education, or
- Hold a graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary education institution in the subject area the individual intends to teach or a related field, or
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 scale and five years of professional experience, or
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited postsecondary education institution and have earned a passing score on the state-approved content area examination in the subject area the individual intends to teach.
Starting Semester | Deadline |
Fall | June 30 (preferred) |
Spring | November 30 (preferred) |
Summer | March 30 (preferred) |
The Secondary T2T program prepares you for a single teaching license in the state of Indiana, covering junior high/middle school and high school. Your license will include your designated content field, depending on your program of study. Many, but not all, content areas can be added to a valid existing license by testing alone. A full list of license content areas and corresponding Praxis can be found on the ETS Praxis Test: Indiana website.
Content areas include:
- English/Language Arts/Journalism
- Journalism
- Mathematics
- Social Studies (Economics, Geographical Perspectives, Government and Citizenship, Historical Perspectives, Psychology, and Sociology)
- Science (Chemistry, Earth/Space, Life Science, Physical Science and Physics)
- World Languages
- Business
- Career and Technical Education
- Visual Arts (Grades 5-12 or P-12 option)
- Music Education (Grades 5-12 or P-12 option)
- Physical Education (Grades 5-12 or P-12 option)
- Computer Science (Grades 5-12 or P-12 option)
Contact us
If you have questions about these programs, licensing, or how to get started on your path toward becoming a teacher, we are here to help! Reach out through our interest form and we’ll be in touch with you soon. We can’t wait to meet you and help you take the next step toward your future success as a teacher!