Looking for a long-term career that makes a difference? If so, consider a rewarding career in secondary or special education at IU Bloomington. It’s fast, affordable, and convenient!
Our accelerated, online program can be completed in as few as 12 months for Secondary Education or 18 months for Special Education. It's perfect if you have a bachelor’s degree in another field and are considering a long-term career change. If you are already teaching on an emergency license, you can continue serving in your own classroom while completing your field experiences.
Contact Lara Christoun larachri@iu.edu for application fee waiver codes (while available).
| Start | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
| Fall | N/A | Aug 11 |
| Summer | Apr 4 | Apr 20 |
| Start | Deadline |
| Fall | Aug 11 |
| Spring | Dec 8 |
All applicants must meet one of the following:
NOTE: Applicants who are admitted to the program under the requirements listed in points 1-3 must have a passing score on the state of Indiana Content Area licensing exam on their IU record prior to beginning the student teaching placement (spring semester of the program).
All applicants must complete an online application that includes:
** If the applicant is already working/teaching in a school, one letter of recommendation should be from administration in support of the applicant's field experience and student teaching placement.
For further admission details, please visit the Indiana Department of Education's Transition to Teaching page.
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35. Learn more »
Due to the online nature of this program, it is available to domestic students only.
Costs listed are per credit hour.
| Residency | Tuition | DE Fee | Total |
| Indiana Resident | $ 510.36 | $ 39.78 | $ 550.14 |
| Non-resident | $ 612.43 | $ 39.78 | $ 652.21 |
| Residency | Tuition | DE Fee | Total |
| Indiana Resident | $ 520.56 | $ 40.00 | $ 560.56 |
| Non-resident | $ 624.67 | $ 40.00 | $ 664.67 |
Find more information and calculate your expected costs at Student Central.
The Transition to Teaching (T2T) Secondary Education program prepares you for a single Indiana teaching license that covers both junior high/middle school and high school. Your license will include a specified content field depending on your program of study and any license additions you pursue.
The ETS Praxis Indiana Secondary Content Area test code is noted in parentheses in the list below.
Effective Sept. 1, 2023
The Transition to Teaching (T2T) Special Education program leads to an initial practitioner’s license in Indiana in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention (Preschool – Grade 12). Teacher candidates must complete the required 24-credit hours of coursework (including field experiences and student teaching), earn CPR/AED/Heimlich certification, complete Suicide Prevention Training, and pass the applicable Praxis licensing exams:
Praxis content exam must be passed by clinical experience/observation term.
Secondary Education
One semester (M500) fall term, flexibly completed while serving as a teacher of record or aide in a PK-12 school setting. Traditional full-time students: 2 days a week (12 hours) in a convenient school setting.
Special Education
Two semesters (M501); requires 12 hours of weekly observation.
Note: For both programs, flexible arrangements are made for those already teaching on an emergency license or serving as support staff (e.g. paraprofessionals and aides).
10 weeks of fulltime student teaching in the final semester. Those already teaching serve in their own classroom and aides/paraprofessionals can flexibly complete this with principal and IU Supervisor approval.
IU Bloomington had five $10,000 Transition to Teaching Scholarship winners in 2024 and 2025!
for admittance into this program
After working as a restaurant manager for 20 years, Rikki Tobolski and her husband moved to Indiana to be closer to family. A change in where she lived meant a change in career—which led Tobolski to the Transition to Teaching program at the IU School of Education.
You'll receive personalized academic support from start to finish and are automatically invited to the School of Education's annual Interview Day. This signature event is held at the IMU on the Bloomington campus and offers a unique opportunity for students to learn more about hundreds of school districts from around the country and gain interview experience.
An added benefit is that your credits can be applied toward one of our highly-ranked online master's programs—the M.S.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum or the M.S.Ed. in Special Education. Special Education students may also apply their credits toward our unique and highly marketable IDOE approved Dyslexia Graduate Certificate.
edt2t@iu.edu
For immediate questions, please contact Lara Christoun at larachri@iu.edu.
Indiana University Bloomington
School of Education
