Program Overview

Introduction to the Online Transition to Teaching Program for Elementary Education

The Online Transition to Teaching Program for Elementary Education is designed for individuals who have degrees in other majors and wish to become teachers in elementary schools. This program certifies students to teach in elementary schools by completing the program and passing state-mandated licensing tests, leading to an Indiana teaching license in grades K-6.

Program Details

• Delivery: The program is delivered 100% online.
• Credits: The program consists of 24 credits.
• Total Cost: The total cost of the program is under $12,000.
• Duration: The program can be completed in 3-4 semesters.

What Can You Do with a License in Transition to Teaching Program for Elementary Education (K-6)?

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to teach elementary children with an Indiana teaching license in grades K-6.

Program Contacts

The program contacts include:

• Becky Druetzler, Lead Student Success Specialist
• Janet Jenkins, Assistant Lecturer of Elementary Education

On Your Way to a Master's Degree

After completing the transition program, students will need only five additional courses to complete a master's degree in elementary education.

How to be a Successful Elementary Education Transition to Teaching Student

Students who are successful in the Elementary Education Transition to Teaching program often have:

• Experience working with children in a school-based setting
• Dedication to learning as an ongoing, intentional process which involves commitment and reflection
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective and timely communication skills

Transition to Teaching Scholarship

A Transition to Teaching Scholarship is available to students interested in pursuing a career in education. This is a need-based, one-time, non-renewable scholarship of up to $10,000. Recipients must commit to teaching for five years at an eligible Indiana school.

Course Requirements

The program follows a four-semester format, with students completing two courses each semester with a cohort group of peers. The courses include:

• EDEL 600 Basic Concepts in Elementary Education (3 credits)
• EDEL 644 Education in a Diverse Society (3 credits)
• EDEL 690 Student Teaching in Elementary Education (6 credits)
• EDRD 610 The Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School (3 credits)
• EDRD 615 Early Literacy Development (3 credits)
• EDPS 627 Child Development (3 credits)
• MATH 680 Special Studies in the Teaching of Mathematics (3 credits)

Program Overview

The transition to teaching program is designed to challenge students to become outstanding educators, with high standards that are highly regarded across Indiana and throughout the nation by esteemed school systems.