In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, 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.
Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you should qualify for an application fee waiver. Click here for criteria and how to obtain the waiver.
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.
For further admission details, please visit the Indiana Department of Education's Transition to Teaching page.
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