Transition to Teaching

Transition to Teaching is a graduate level program designed for individuals who have a bachelor degree from an accredited institution of higher education, and wish to pursue a teaching license. This online program allows for flexibility as one progresses toward state licensure.

Students desiring a secondary license will complete an 18-hour course of study. A secondary license is only available in the same content area as the student's undergraduate degree. The elementary licensure program is a 24-hour course of study. Candidates must meet all state licensure requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.

Program Structure
The structure of the program is unique. Classes are either taken in 6 month terms or 15-week semesters, depending on financing. Per federal regulations, students who use financial aid take semester-based classes. Otherwise, you have the option of taking classes within a 6 month term, in which you determine the start date of your classes. You can enroll and begin a course any day of the year.

In either time frame, you can work on a class any time of the day, and never have to be online at a specific time. Courses are taught online in an independent study format through Blackboard, our course management system. While the coursework is completed online, some classes require classroom observations and experiences that are completed in the student’s local community. Also, a ten-week student teaching experience is a mandatory component of both tracks.

More Information
For students' first-hand accounts of the program, read Myron's (pictured to the left) and Miranda's (pictured above) stories. You can also download information packets for the elementary or secondary programs. For additional information, please read the student handbook and contact the Taylor University Education Department at 765.998.5147.