This accelerated online program is designed to keep your needs in mind as you pursue your Indiana teaching license. It includes all online courses, clinical, and student teaching placement to be completed in 12 months (Summer, Fall, Spring). You can see an example program schedule here.
The program is perfect if you have a bachelor’s degree in another field and are considering teaching as a career, and also a great pathway to licensure if you are teaching on an emergency license, as you can continue to work in your school while receiving university support. You may also count your classroom teaching responsibilities towards your field experience and student teaching requirements.
Please note that this program has two cohort start dates. The first is a full-time start in the summer or a part-time start in the fall. You can apply at any time, by the prescribed deadline, for either start date.
All applicants must meet one of the following:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; OR
Graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach; OR
Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience related to the subject area of the degree (for content area teachers).
Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
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:
Transcripts
Two letters of recommendation**
Resume
** 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.
Find more information and calculate your expected costs at
Student Central.
Below is a list of potential resources for graduate students.
Note: graduate assistantships are generally intended for students studying and working on the Bloomington campus.
Visit
Student Central for information about
financial assistance.
Consult your employer about the availability of
tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance
programs.
Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the
Center for Veteran and Military Students
to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
The Secondary Transition to Teaching (T2T) 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.
Every T2T graduate seeking a teaching position was hired in a secondary school (from 2020-2024).
Award-Winning Alumni
Ten students awarded $40,000 in scholarships in 2024-2025.
Innovative Strategies
All T2T courses integrate Culturally Responsive teaching strategies focused on asset-based community partnerships.
Eric Firstenberger finds new purpose through Transition to Teaching program
Eric was busy with a corporate job in banking when he began to feel restless. He wanted to make a difference somehow. That wish to make an impact led him to make a career change to teaching.
In addition to pursuing your teaching license, you can also work towards a master's degree. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies to learn how to plan for this. Please note: students should apply for a master’s degree before earning more than 15 credits in order to use further certification credits towards the master’s.
