Secondary Transition to Teaching

Secondary Transition to Teaching

The Transition to Teaching program at IU South Bend provides an accelerated path to teacher licensure in Indiana for individuals with a bachelor’s degree. Our program features evening and online classes designed to increase accessibility for working professionals who wish to become teachers in secondary schools (grades 5-12)! If you are ready to make a positive impact on your community and its youth—we are ready to help.

18Credit hours to pursue licensure

1Calendar year to complete the program  

10:1Average student to faculty ratio

Our Program

John C. Maxwell said: “People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

“So, I teach to inspire students to be able to look at me and say, “because of you I didn’t give up.’”

     ~ Kwadwo A. Okrah, Ph.D., Professor & Director of Center for Global Education 

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admission requirements

  • Download and complete the Student Application Form.
  • Order official transcripts through an official electronic delivery system, such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse.
    • If your school sends transcripts electronically and the transcript vendor requires an email address for delivery, use IUSBRecv@iu.edu.
    • Send by mail to: IU South Bend School of Education, 1002 South Esther Street, South Bend, IN 46615.
    • Drop it off in person in a sealed envelope at 1002 South Esther Street, South Bend, IN 46615.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, social workers, or other helping professionals are required.
  • Personal statement, including:
    • Why you are applying.
    • Explain your experience working with youth.
    • What makes an effective teacher.
    • What skills you need to become an effective teacher (i.e., what do you hope to gain from this program).
    • Any other information that may help the faculty make an admissions decision is welcome.
  • Praxis Content Exam and GRE test scores (if applicable)
    • Applicants must demonstrate acceptable levels of content knowledge prior to entering the program (bachelor's degree in field you are planning to teach). If not, you need to take the Praxis Content Exam as part of the application process.
    • Must have earned a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA in a degree program from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 may be required to take the GRE. Applicants who are required to take the GRE must earn a verbal score of 150 and a writing score of 3.5; they do not need to take the quantitative reasoning section of the GRE. You can prepare to take the GRE through the IU South Bend GRE Prep Class.

All admission requirements must be sent in one email to edschool@iu.edu.

Submit an application!

All applications are due April 30.

Classes begin in May.

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