Transition to Teaching Programs

(1) T2T Secondary Program

Transition to Teaching (T2T) Secondary Program candidates must meet one of the following admission requirements:

• Hold an earned bachelor's degree in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from an accredited institution of higher education,
• Hold a graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or a related field in which the individual intends to teach,
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in the subject area that the individual intends to teach from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of a least 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale)

AND

• Have 5 years of professional experience, OR
• Hold both a bachelor’s degree with an accredited postsecondary educational institution AND earned a passing score on the relevant state-approved content area examination.

Application must include the following:

• Application cover sheet
• Current resume or curriculum vitae including all relevant professional experience,
• Letter of interest explaining your interest in becoming an educator and fitness for the program,
• Two letters of reference from individuals that can speak to your experience working in schools or with youth and potential as an educator.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate, if applicable, work completed at an accredited college or university.
• Expanded Criminal Background Check (ECBC) through CastleBranch.
• Interview with the IU Kokomo School of Education Transition to Teaching Coordinator.

All Candidates completing the Secondary Transition to Teaching program will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of content and the use of best practices in delivering effective instruction to all students;
• Knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to participate in school transformation, and   
• Dispositions necessary to help all students learn.

Candidates in the Secondary Transition to Teaching (T2T) Program must:

• Maintain a 2.75 GPA with no grade less than a C in the required professional education courses. 
• Demonstrate the dispositions required by the School of Education 
• Receive positive recommendations with no unsatisfactory ratings from instructors and cooperating teachers on final evaluations for all courses and field experiences.
• Successfully complete Indiana CPR-AED certification requirements.
• Attempt the required ETS Praxis Content and Pedagogy exam for the candidate’s content area prior to student teaching.
• Successfully complete Indiana Suicide prevention certification requirements

Secondary Transition to Teaching (T2T) Curriculum:

• EDUC-S 503 Secondary School Education (3 cr.) OR
  • EDUC-S 512 Workshop in Secondary Education (2 cr.) AND
• One of the following, depending on teaching major:
  • Math: EDUC-M 457 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics (3 )
  • Science: EDUC-M 446 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Science (3 )
  • English: EDUC-M 452 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary English/Language Arts (3 )
  • Social Studies: EDUC-M 441 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Social Studies (3 )
  • Fine Arts: EDUC-M 430 Advanced Art Education (3)

• EDUC-H 520 Education and Social Issues (2 cr.)
• EDUC-K 505 Exceptional Learners (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 550 Practicum (1 cr.) 
• EDUC-P 507 Testing in the Classroom (2 cr.)
• EDUC-P 510 Psychology in Teaching (2 )
• EDUC-S 512 Workshop in Secondary Education: Practicum Seminar (1-2 cr.)
• EDUC-X 501 Critical Reading in Content Areas (3 cr.)

School-based Field Experience Requirement:

• 80 clock hours per fall and spring semester is required

Prior to enrollment in EDUC-M 550, candidates must

• apply for Student Teaching by stated deadline,
• attempt required state-mandated Praxis pedagogy and content exams,
• attend mandatory Student Teaching Orientation,
• and successfully complete CPR-AED training, Universal Precautions, and Suicide Prevention Training. 

(2) T2T All Grade Program

Transition to Teaching (T2T) All Grade (P-12) Program candidates must meet one of the following admission requirements:

• Hold an earned bachelor's degree in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from an accredited institution of higher education,
• Hold a graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or a related field in which the individual intends to teach,
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in the subject area that the individual intends to teach from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of a least 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale)

AND

• Have 5 years of professional experience, OR
• Hold both a bachelor’s degree with an accredited postsecondary educational institution AND earned a passing score on the relevant state-approved content area examination.

Application must include the following:

• Application cover sheet
• Current resume or curriculum vitae including all relevant professional experience,
• Letter of interest explaining your interest in becoming an educator and fitness for the program,
• Two letters of reference from individuals that can speak to your experience working in schools or with youth and potential as an educator.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate, if applicable, work completed at an accredited college or university.
• Expanded Criminal Background Check (ECBC) through CastleBranch.
• Interview with the IU Kokomo School of Education Transition to Teaching Coordinator.

All Candidates completing the P-12 Transition to Teaching program will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of content and the use of best practices in delivering effective instruction to all students;
• Knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to participate in school transformation, and   
• Dispositions necessary to help all students learn.

Candidates in the P-12 Transition to Teaching (T2T) Program must:

• Maintain a 2.75 GPA with no grade less than a C in the required professional education courses. 
• Demonstrate the dispositions required by the School of Education 
• Receive positive recommendations with no unsatisfactory ratings from instructors and cooperating teachers on final evaluations for all courses and field experiences.
• Successfully complete Indiana CPR-AED certification requirements.
• Attempt the required ETS Praxis Content and Pedagogy exam for the candidate’s content area prior to student teaching.
• Successfully complete Indiana Suicide prevention certification requirements.

All Grade (P12) Transition to Teaching (T2T) Curriculum:

The All Grade (P-12) T2T program is available for Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Music Education

• EDUC-S 503 Secondary School Education (3 cr.) OR
  • EDUC-S 512 Workshop in Secondary Education (2 cr.) AND
• One of the following, depending on the teaching major:

• • • Fine Arts: EDUC-M 430 Advanced Art Education (3 cr.)
    • EDUC-M339 General Music Methods K-12 (3)

• EDUC-H 520 Education and Social Issues (2 cr.)
• EDUC-K 505 Exceptional Learners (3 cr.)
• EDUC-M 550 Practicum (1 cr.) 
• EDUC-P 507 Testing in the Classroom (2 cr.)
• EDUC-P 510 Psychology in Teaching (2 )
• EDUC-S 512 Workshop in Secondary Education: Practicum Seminar (13)
• EDUC-X 501 Critical Reading in Content Areas (3 cr.)

• • EDUC-E 514 Workshop in Language Arts  (3)

School-based Field Experience Requirement:

• 80 clock hours per fall and spring semester is required

Prior to enrollment in EDUC-M 550, candidates must

• apply for Student Teaching by stated deadline,
• attempt required state-mandated Praxis pedagogy and content exams,
• attend mandatory Student Teaching Orientation,
• and successfully complete CPR-AED training, Universal Precautions, and Suicide Prevention Training.

(3) T2T Elementary Program

Transition to Teaching (T2T) Elementary Program candidates must meet one of the following admission requirements:

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

Application must include the following:

• Application cover sheet
• Current resume or curriculum vitae including all relevant professional experience,
• Letter of interest explaining your interest in becoming an educator and fitness for the program,
• Two letters of reference from individuals that can speak to your experience working in schools or with youth and potential as an educator.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate, if applicable, work completed at an accredited college or university.
• Expanded Criminal Background Check (ECBC) through CastleBranch.
• Interview with the IU Kokomo School of Education Transition to Teaching Coordinator.

All Candidates completing the Elementary Transition to Teaching program will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of content and the use of best practices in delivering effective instruction to all students;
• Knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to participate in school transformation, and   
• Dispositions necessary to help all students learn.

Candidates in the Elementary Transition to Teaching (T2T) Program must:

• Maintain a 2.75 GPA with no grade less than a C in the required professional education courses. 
• Demonstrate the dispositions required by the School of Education 
• Receive positive recommendations with no unsatisfactory ratings from instructors and cooperating teachers on final evaluations for all courses and field experiences.
• Successfully complete Indiana CPR-AED certification requirements.
• Attempt the required ETS Praxis Content and Pedagogy exam for the candidate's content area prior to student teaching.
• Successfully complete Indiana Suicide prevention certification requirements

Elementary Transition to Teaching (T2T) Curriculum:

The Elementary T2T curriculum is hybrid program with courses in online, face-to-face, and workshop formats.

• EDUC-E 518 Workshop in Elem. Education: General Lesson Planning (2 cr.)
• EDUC-X 530 Topical Workshop in Reading: Reading Methods (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P 510 Psychology in Teaching (2 cr.)
• EDUC-E 518 Workshop in Elem. Education: General Lesson Planning (2 cr.)
• EDUC-X 530 Topical Workshop in Reading: Reading Methods (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P 510 Psychology in Teaching (2 cr.)
• EDUC-H 520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.)
• EDUC-E 534 Inquiry in Math & Science (3 cr.)
• EDUC-F 500 Topical Explorations in Education (1 cr.)
• EDUC-F 401 Creating Classroom Culture (2 cr.)
• EDUC-M 550 Practicum: Student Teaching  (1 cr.)

School-based Field Experience Requirement:

• 80 clock hours per fall and spring semester is required

Prior to enrollment in EDUC-M 550, candidates must

• apply for Student Teaching by stated deadline,
• attempt required state-mandated Praxis pedagogy and content exams,
• attend mandatory Student Teaching Orientation,
• and successfully complete CPR-AED training, Universal Precautions, and Suicide Prevention Training.

School-based Field Experience Requirement:

• 80 clock hours per fall and spring semester is required 

Prior to enrollment in EDUC-M 550, candidates must

• apply for Student Teaching by stated deadline,
• attempt required state-mandated Praxis pedagogy and content exams,
• attend mandatory Student Teaching Orientation,
• and successfully complete CPR-AED training, Universal Precautions, and Suicide Prevention Training.