TRANSITION TO TEACHING at IU SOUTH BEND
ABOUT THE TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAM
The Transition to Teaching (T to T) Program at IU South Bend is an alternative-route-to-licensure program designed for mid-career professionals with a bachelor's degree who want to become licensed teachers in the state of Indiana. The rigorous, field-based program is most appropriate for mid-career changers. To participate in the program, applicants must meet minimum GPA and bachelor's degree requirements as well as additional admission requirements.
Beyond the basic admission requirements, applicants will be screened on their knowledge base including appropriateness of their original bachelors degree program.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The IU South Bend Transition to Teaching Program (T to T) offers both an elementary and a secondary cohort. Please refer to the appropriate column.
Elementary |
Secondary |
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| Licensing grades | Early Childhood and Middle Childhood (Grades K-6) | Early Adolescence and Adolescence/Young Adult (junior high/middle school and senior high) |
| Licensure Area | Elementary Generalist |
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| Cohort Size | 20 | 20 |
| Cohort Begins | Fall semester each year | Summer I term each year |
| Program Length | 3 full semesters: Fall, Spring, Fall | Summer I, Summer II, Fall, Spring |
| Credit hours required | 24 hours | 18 hours |
| Application Deadline | March 15 | January 15 |
| Notification of Acceptance | April 1 | February 15 |
| Financial Aid Available | Yes, if eligible | Yes, if eligible |
| Minimum Education and GPA Requirements for Admission | Applicants to the Elementary Program must meet one of the following:
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Applicants to the Secondary Program must meet one of the following:
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| Appropriate Bachelor's Degree Majors | A liberal arts and sciences degree with a broad course base that includes math, science, English, and social studies. In addition, degrees in Child Development, Social Work, or other degrees in human development and human interaction fields are also appropriate. Students with degrees in other fields will be considered; however, there may be additional content coursework needed before applying to the T-to-T program. |
Most appropriate are majors directly linked to licensure areas listed above. Students with closely related majors may require some additional content coursework to meet licensure requirements prior to applying to the T-to-T program. Students with other majors will need significant hours in content coursework to meet licensure requirements. |
| Other admission qualifications |
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Passing scores on Praxis I See the ETS web site for details on Praxis I |
| Field Work Expectation | Students will be assigned field work in an elementary school one day per week during the first two semesters (fall and spring). | 30 hours of field work in the fall semester. Approximately 3 hours weekly for 10 weeks. |
| Student Teaching | 2 8-week placements in the final semester: 1 early childhood and 1 middle childhood. | In the spring semester, 11 weeks of full-time student teaching, 5-days a week, following the regular teacher schedule in your assignment. |
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
To apply to either the elementary or secondary Transition to Teaching Programs, begin by filling out the online IU application for graduate school here. Please note, there is an application fee of $45.
Technical questions or concerns about the online application process should be directed to Mr. Gil Martin in the office of Graduate Studies. He can be reached at 574-520-4585 or email marting@iusb.edu.
After you've completed the online application process, gather the following and submit in one packet to the IU South Bend School of Education Student Services Office:
- Current resume
- Self Assessment form (Secondary applicants only)
or
Disposition Form (Elementary applicants only).- This work verification form of related work experience including dates, employers and phone numbers (if GPA is 2.50 to 2.99)
- Official transcripts from all the colleges and universities other than Indiana University
- Limited Criminal History Report using this criminal history form. Print out and fill in the blank spaces and send it to the State Police with required fee. Optionally, you can access your criminal history report on-line at On-line Criminal History.
- Two letters of recommendation (if not completed at the end of the on-line application)
When these materials are all complete and assembled in one packet, mail or deliver in person to:
Transition to Teaching Application
School of Education (GR 120)
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
South Bend, IN 46634
In addition to the above materials, you must take the Praxis I exam (all three sections: mathematics, reading, and writing) and arrange to have your scores sent to IU South Bend.
Frequently Asked Questions
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE T to T PROGRAM
For general program information:
Contact: Elementary - Susan Cress
Telephone: (574) 520-4307
Email Address: scress@iusb.eduContact: Secondary - Bruce Spitzer
Telephone: (574) 520-5074
Email Address: baspitze@iusb.edu
Last Updated: October 16, 2008 11:59 AM
