Graduate Alternative Certification (Teacher Licensure) Programs
The IU Indianapolis School of Education (SoE) is committed to preparing students with the knowledge and skills to make a difference—even if they didn't begin their academic career in education. We offer two graduate initial licensure programs in Elementary and Secondary Education. The programs are: Aspiring Teacher Alternative Certification program (ATAC) or District-Based Alternative Certification (DBAC). Learn more about the program here.
ATAC/DBAC Elementary Education Licensure Programs
The School of Education offers the Elementary-Master’s Aspiring Teacher Alternative Certification (ATAC) or District-Based Alternative Certification (DBAC) program. This program is designed for someone who is interested in becoming a licensed teacher. The Elementary ATAC/DBAC program (K-6), begins once a year during the Fall semester. Currently, classes are being offered in-person and online. The ATAC/DBAC program is 24 credits; students who receive a (B) in their classes can apply 18 credits to the Master’s degree in Elementary Education. The student teaching/field experience is coordinated by the program faculty.
The DBAC program is designed for students who are affiliated with one of our district partners, and/or a student who is currently employed by a school district/corporation. Students in the DBAC program, complete courses in the evening, in a designated school district, and they may also complete courses online.
Note: You must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to beginning the ATAC/DBAC program.
- Elementary ATAC (Daytime or Evening). Daytime or Evening tracks are subject to program availability.
The program requires students to be available during the following times:
- (2) days/evenings a week during the first Fall and Spring semesters
- (3 ½) days/evenings, and/or complete online courses during Summer I
- M-F during the second Fall semester for student teaching
- Note: Student teaching is coordinated by the faculty and is non-paid.
District-Based (DBAC). The DBAC program is subject to availability.
- The program requires students to be available during the following times:
- (2) nights a week during the first Fall and Spring semesters between, 6-9
- Hybrid courses during Summer I
- M-F, during the second Fall semester for student teaching
- Note: Student teaching is coordinated by the faculty and will take place in the district or a school partnership site. The student teaching hours are determined by the faculty and student teaching site.
- Licensure Addition
ATAC/DBAC students are eligible to complete a licensure addition in Special Education (Mild Intervention). The licensure addition will require the completion of an additional 21-24 credits. The courses for ENL/Special Education, are offered in the evening, 6-8:40 and/or online.
*In addition to successfully completing the program, students seeking licensure must meet all current Indiana Department of Education requirements.
The priority application deadline is March 1st for the upcoming fall cohort. We will continue to accept applications until August 1st.
Questions?
For more information about the program, curriculum, assignments, and student teaching, contact: Paula Magee, Ph.D. Program Coordinator - pamagee@iupui.edu
For general program and application information, contact: Sharice Booker, Director of Graduate Programs - sbreland@iupui.edu
ATAC/DBAC Secondary Education Licensure Programs
The School of Education offers the Secondary-Master’s Aspiring Teacher Alternative Certification (ATAC) or District-Based Alternative Certification (DBAC) program. This program is designed for someone who is interested in becoming a licensed teacher. The Secondary ATAC/DBAC program (5-12), begins once a year during the Summer. Currently, classes are being offered face-to-face and online. The ATAC/DBAC program is 18 credits; students who receive a (B) in their classes can apply 18 credits to the Master’s degree in Secondary Education.
Please be advised: The DBAC program is designed for students who are affiliated with one of our district partners, and/or a student who is currently employed by a school district/corporation. Students in the DBAC program, complete courses in the evening, in a designated school district, and they may also complete courses online.
Note: You must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to beginning the ATAC/DBAC program. The ATAC/DBAC tracks are subject to availability.
- Secondary ATAC Program
The program requires students to be available during the following times:
- (2) evenings a week during the first Summer II semester, between 6-9
- (1-2) evenings a week during the Fall semester, between 6-9
- (2) evenings a week during the Spring semester, between 6-9
- Combination of online and evening class during the final Summer I semester
Note: Student teaching is individualized and will take place throughout the academic year. Student teaching is coordinated by the faculty and is non-paid.
- Secondary DBAC Program
The program requires students to be available during the following times: - (2) evenings a week during the first Summer II semester, between 6-9
- (1-2) evenings a week during the Fall semester, between 6-9
- (2) evenings a week during the Spring semester, between 6-9
- Combination of online and evening class during the final Summer I semester
Note: Student teaching is individualized and will take place throughout the academic year. Student teaching is coordinated by the faculty and is completed in the district or a school partnership site. The student teaching hours are determined by the faculty and student teaching site.
- Licensure Addition
ATAC/DBAC students are eligible to complete a licensure addition in ENL or Special Education (Mild Intervention). The licensure addition will require the completion of an additional 21-24 credits. The courses for ENL/Special Education, are offered in the evening, 6-8:40 and/or online.
*In addition to successfully completing the program, students seeking licensure must meet all current Indiana Department of Education requirements.
The priority application deadline is March 1st for the upcoming Summer II cohort. We will continue to accept applications until May 1st.
Questions? For more information about the program, curriculum, assignments, and student teaching, contact: Paula Magee, Ph.D. Program Coordinator - pamagee@iupui.edu
For general program and application information, contact: Sharice Booker, Director of Graduate Programs - sbreland@iupui.edu
