Overview of the P-12 Education Program
Inspire learners who will shape the future – take the next step in your career today.
Today’s students need teachers who are committed to sparking creativity and curiosity in the classroom – because that’s where inspiration starts. Through the Transition to Teaching (TTT) P-12 program, you’ll build on your bachelor’s degree and learn to create a technology-rich, student-centered learning environment in P-12 classrooms. Indiana Wesleyan University offers:
- 100% online program
- Coursework that prepares you for Indiana licensure exams
- Program completion in 2 years
If you want to be the catalyst who sets students on the course to a successful future, you’re in the right place. The TTT - P-12 program is a graduate level, non-degree initial licensure program structured to prepare candidates to apply subject matter expertise, assessment knowledge, and differentiated instructional practices to technology rich learning environments for today's P-12 students.
Content Areas
- Computer Education
- Music: Instrumental
- Music: Vocal
- Physical Education
- Theater Arts
- Visual Arts
Start Your Journey
You’ll Learn To…
- Create a safe and culturally responsive learning environment using sound classroom management strategies and high standards
- Design and implement a variety of instructional strategies that consider the diverse needs of all P-12 students
- Collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, parents, and your community in written and verbal formats
TUITION
21 Total
Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and employer reimbursement.
COURSES
Here is the list of courses required to complete the program. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles. For further information, feel free to contact us.
7 Core Courses
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence.
EDUT-563,EDUT-575,EDUT-560,EDUT-580,EDUT-578,EDUT-520,EDUT-595
REQUIREMENTS
Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
- Earned a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience in the subject or related area the individual intends to teach; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree in any subject area and proof of passing Indiana's approved content area examination(s) in the subject area that the individual intends to teach.
- A criminal history background check that meets School of Educational Leadership guidelines.
- Submit a signed FERPA Release Form.
NOTE: Applicants should be aware that Indiana State Legislation has mandated that expanded background checks are required for those working with students in Indiana schools. Applicants will also be required to adhere to any additional State Mandates required for educators. Though candidates will be required to submit an initial background check that is acceptable to the university as a part of their application materials, that successful background report will only serve to gain admittance to that academic program. School corporations are governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees who set policy for their school corporation. All accepted candidates should understand that additional background checks at the candidate's expense will most likely be required by school corporations before participating in clinical experiences.
- Submit a signed FERPA Release Form.
Program Requirements
All Transition to Teaching- P-12 Education candidates will be required to provide passing scores for Indiana's approved content area examination(s) based on the following schedule, or will be administratively withdrawn from the program:
- If scheduled for student teaching in September, testing is due the preceding April 1st.
- If scheduled for student teaching in January, testing is due the preceding September 1st.
Clinical Experience Requirements
- All candidates must complete field experiences throughout the program as well as a 14-week full-time student teaching experience in a P-12 classroom.
- All coursework prior to student teaching must be completed with a minimum grade of no less than "B-" in each course to be eligible to student teach.
- All clinical placements will be made by the Office of Clinical Experiences. Candidates are not to contact any school or attempt to secure their own student teaching assignment at any time.
- Removal from a clinical experience may result in the candidate not passing the course and/or being permanently withdrawn from the program.
Completion Requirements
- Complete all course requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and no grade lower than a B-.
- Successfully complete all Clinical Experience requirements associated with the program .
- Provide passing scores for all required state licensure content and pedagogy examinations.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.
Upon completion of the Transition to Teaching - P-12 program, candidates will be recommended for P-12 Educator Licensure in the state of Indiana. Candidates seeking licensure in states other than Indiana bear the responsibility to determine whether completion of the IWU Transition to Teaching- P-12 program will meet the academic and assessment requirements of the state in which licensure is sought.
START DATES
The Transition to Teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University has many convenient starts throughout the year. Listed below are the next available starts. If you don’t see a start that fits your schedule, connect with our enrollment team to see more future starts.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
Education programs at Indiana Wesleyan University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th Street, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-223-0077.
*Effective 07-01-2023 through 06-30-2024