Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in Indiana

Indiana reports 5 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Indiana Department of Education.

Alternative Route to Special Education

Run by: College or university, Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website27 linked providers

American Board (ABCTE) Alternative Licensure (IC 20-28-5-12.5)

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 99
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 99
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website14 linked providers

Post-bacc. for initial licensure

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 99
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements33 linked providers

Transition to Teaching

Run by: College or university, School district, Private organization, Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 99
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website34 linked providers

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