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PT3

Indiana alternative route

Transition to Teaching

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Indiana Department of Education.
Run by
College or university, School district, Private organization, Other
Teach while completing
Yes
Max years to complete
99
Website
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Requirements

Bachelor's degreeYes
Bachelor's in the subjectNo
Pedagogy courseworkYes
Credit hoursYes
Minimum GPANo
TestsYes
Employment as a teacherNo
Clinical experienceYes
Professional developmentNo
MentoringNo
Service requirementNo
High-need schoolsNot reported
Shortage areasNot reported
Limited to some grades or subjectsNo
Designed for shortage areasYes

Shortage design

T2T programs may lead to licensure in any instructional area.

Credential issued

EPP recommends candidate for an initial practitioner license at program completion.

Clinical experience

All candidates must complete a supervised clinical experience as part of the program.

Other requirements

Early Childhood Education Requirements (Preschool-3):

This program is 24 preparation hours, six (6) of those hours for reading.

Applicants must meet one of the following:

a) Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or

b) Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or

c) Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

Elementary Education Requirements (K-6):

This program is 24 preparation hours, six (6) of those hours for reading.

Applicants Must meet one of the following:

a) Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or

b) Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or

c) Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

Secondary Education Requirements (5-12):

This program is 18 preparation hours.

Applicants must meet one of the following:

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 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or

b) Graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach; or

c) 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; or

d) Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

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