Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching Non-Degree Graduate Licensure

Program Availability

The online Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching Non-Degree Graduate Licensure is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S., except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses. 

Why Earn an Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching Graduate Licensure at Indiana State?

The online Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching Graduate Licensure program is designed for individuals seeking to work with young learners. It also supports those currently employed in education who want to acquire the necessary content knowledge and student teaching experience required for teaching preschool through third-grade (P-3) students.

Benefit from Additional Teaching Experience

Indiana State offers an online Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching (T2T) Graduate Licensure program for those with bachelor’s degrees who want to earn an Indiana teaching license.

The non-degree program qualifies you to sit for the licensure test to teach preschool through third grade. It consists of 24 credits taken part-time over 16-18 months, starting in May, August, or January. All courses are online, and including a 10-week student teaching placement.

Emergency Teaching Permits

Students can obtain a T2T permit allowing them to teach while completing the program. See the Indiana Department of Education for open positions and emergency permits information.

Important Licensure Information

You must complete the program and pass licensing tests to be recommended for an Indiana instructional license. This non-degree, early childhood graduate licensure program prepares teachers for instruction in elementary grades. Out-of-state applicants should check local reciprocity; see Licensure or Certification Information for details.

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty

In this program, you will benefit from small classes led by experienced and recognized teacher-scholars, many of whom have received awards for excellence. Our faculty have experience working in classrooms as teachers, field experience supervisors, and researchers.

What You’ll Learn in the Online Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching Graduate Licensure Program

The online Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching Graduate Licensure program covers preschool to third-grade development, assessment, classroom management, advanced curriculum, literacy theory, and related skills. Student teaching is required in the final semester, with a 10-week placement. Education Student Services will assist with and secure the student teaching placement.

Required Courses 

• EDUC 601 – Transition to Teaching Student Teaching
• EDUC 611 – Measurement and Evaluation in Education
• ELED 532 – Early Childhood: Teaching Within a Diverse Society
• ELED 580 – Introduction to Reading
• ELED 645 – Early Childhood: Advanced Curriculum
• ELED 647 – Early Childhood: Interagency Collaboration and Parent Involvement
• ELED 682 – Literacy Theory and Research
• EPSY 621 – Development Through the Lifespan 

Career Possibilities for Online Early Childhood Education Transition to Teaching Graduates 

After completing this program and passing the licensure test, you will be qualified to work as a generalist classroom teacher for preschool through third grade. There is currently a high demand for teachers in Indiana. Visit the Indiana Department of Education to explore open teaching positions.

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

All educator licensure programs and related school programs at Indiana State University are accredited by the  Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Indiana Department of Education.

Admission Requirements and Application Instructions 

Students may begin the program in August (fall semester), January (spring semester), or May (summer). The admission application and all application materials must be received by the following deadlines to ensure consideration for the desired semester or term.

• Fall semester entry: June 1
• Spring semester entry: November 1
• Summer entry: April 1

The Indiana Department of Education establishes the admission criteria for Transition to Teaching programs.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements.

Next Steps

Once admitted, students receive notification from the University as well as their University ID number needed to activate their University Username on the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers access to online registration, University records, and other important University services, including e-mail and University announcements.