Transition to Teaching

Post-Baccalaureate, Non-Degree Licensure Program

Admission into the Transition to Teaching program is a three step process:

1. The application must be submitted to Education Student Services by February 1.
2. Approval of your degree content must be obtained from the content area advisor. This may require an on-campus interview.
3. Following successful completion of the first two steps, a final on-campus interview must be completed with the College of Education department associated with your licensing level.

Admission is not complete until approval is given at each of the three levels.

Application Process

Complete an “Application to the Transition to Teaching Program,” including:

• Candidate Statement (500 words or less):

  • Describe the sequence of events that has brought you to the decision to pursue becoming a licensed teacher in Indiana.

  • Describe any subject area training, related professional experiences, and life-long learning experiences that relate directly to the skills, knowledge, and professional attributes associated with a career in education.*

• Check or money order payable to Indiana State University for $75 credential evaluation fee which will be non-refundable.

• A current resume.

• Official transcripts sent in sealed envelopes from all institutions at which any undergraduate or graduate work has been done.

Admission standards require a 3.0 minimum grade point average (GPA) both in the major content area and overall, or a 2.5 minimum GPA both in the major content area and overall and 5 years professional experience in the subject area that you intend to teach*, or a graduate degree in the subject area.

• Three recommendations: supply the names, postal addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can speak to your experience in an education-related field, or professional experience in the subject area you intend to teach.

• Provide original score reports for required licensure examinations. Contact Education Student Services, 812-237-3131, for up-to-date information on state licensure testing.

  • PRAXIS I: PPST (Basic Skills: Reading, Writing, Mathematics) is required prior to beginning the T2T program.

  • Praxis II for your content area is required prior to Student Teaching.

  Or check Praxis Test Requirements

Send all items requested to:

Education Student Services
College of Education
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809

Once approved for admission to the Transition to Teaching program by the College of Education, an application to the School of Graduate Studies must be filled out and submitted to Grad School. Application can be found at: http://web.indstate.edu/sogs/GradNewtemp/ndadmapp.doc

*If applying this criteria, please include documentation of experience in application.

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