Secondary Transition to Teaching
The secondary (6-12) program is a uniquely designed, flexible-schedule, alternative graduate-level program for licensure in secondary content areas currently offered at ISU. The curriculum is composed of 18 semester hours of study in diverse teaching pedagogy and adolescent development with supervised field experiences. Most courses are offered online and include field experiences that can be adapted to accommodate working individuals. Candidates will complete field work and a student teaching experience with co-mentoring and supervision from university faculty and outstanding practicing teachers.
Fees are based on current graduate costs and fees as well as student teaching costs. NOTE: There is an additional course fee of $1000 associated with CIMT501 and CIMT602.
Complete applications for admission to the Secondary Transition program are due no later than February 1 for enrollment in the next available Summer cohort. Applications are accepted only during the open application time which is January 1 -- February 1.
Courses required are:
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EPSY 621, 3 credit hours, Development through the Lifespan
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CIMT 602, 2 credit hours, Curriculum and Philosophy of Secondary Schools
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CIMT 603, 2 credit hours, Instructional Strategies in Secondary Schools
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CIMT 604, 2 credit hours, Promoting Student Development in Secondary Schools
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TBD 2 – 3 credit hours, approved credit in methods of teaching in the content specialization
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SPED 607, 3 credit hours, Diversity and Disability in Today’s Schools
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CIMT 501, 3 credit hours, Student Teaching
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DUE TO BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO HAVE SUFFICIENT NUMBERS IN ORDER TO OFFER THIS PROGRAM.
See application packet for details on necessary candidate qualifications and additional information.