Choose a New Path
Is life directing you down a new path? Take your skills and career experiences to Indiana University Kokomo and become a teacher through one of our Transition to Teaching (T2T) programs.
We are proud to offer three distinct licensure pathways: Elementary, Secondary, and All Grade Education, giving you the option to choose the path that best aligns with your passion and career goals. Our flexible learning options are designed to fit your schedule and needs, allowing you to balance your education with your other life commitments.
You can even start teaching while earning your license! If you are employed in an Indiana school and accepted into our program, you may be eligible for a three-year T2T permit. This permit will allow you to begin teaching immediately, gaining valuable practical experience as you complete your program.
Complete your program in four semesters and earn your teaching license in as little as 18 months!
Transition to Teaching – Elementary
The Elementary T2T program at IU Kokomo allows individuals with degrees in other fields to transition into elementary education. By completing the program and successfully passing your state licensing exams, you will earn an Indiana teaching license, qualifying you to teach children in grades K-6. Graduate tuition per-credit hours can be found at the Office of the Bursar. Additional fees apply for select coursework.
- 24 credit hours
- Structured to be completed in four semesters, including summer
- Online courses, hybrid classes, and workshops
For the latest requirements and course details for the Transition to Teaching programs, please refer to the Academic Bulletin.
Transition to Teaching – Secondary
Our Secondary T2T program allows individuals with content area expertise to be licensed to teach at middle school or high school (grades 5-12) in the state of Indiana. Certain content areas can be added to an existing valid teaching license through testing alone.
IU Kokomo offers secondary licenses in the following content areas
- Art
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Earth and Space Sciences
- Economics
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Geography
- Government/Political Science
- Health Education
- World and U.S. History
- Journalism
- English Language Arts
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Technology Education
- 18 credit hours
- Structured to be completed in four semesters, including summer
- Mostly online
For the latest requirements and course details for the Transition to Teaching programs, please refer to the Academic Bulletin.
Graduate tuition per-credit hours can be found at the Office of the Bursar. Additional fees apply for select coursework.
Transition to Teaching – All Grade
The All Grade T2T program allows individuals with content area expertise to be licensed to teach across all grade levels, preschool through high school (P-12), in the state of Indiana.
IU Kokomo offers secondary licenses in the following content areas:
- Art
- Computer Science
- Music
- Physical Education
- World Languages
- 21 credit hours
- Structured to be completed in four semesters, including summer
- Mostly online
For the latest requirements and course details for the Transition to Teaching programs, please refer to the Academic Bulletin.
Starting Semester | Deadline |
| Fall | June 30 (preferred) |
| Spring | November 30 (preferred) |
| Summer | March 30 (preferred) |
Scholarships
We understand that the cost of a degree can be intimidating, or even could prevent you from considering a degree. IU Kokomo and the School of Education offer resources for students in need of financial support, including scholarships.
The Transition to Teaching Scholarship provides students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a one-time, non-renewable scholarship of up to $10,000. In exchange, students agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship.
- The $10,000 is applicable to the cost of the Transition to Teaching program from July 1, 2024 to August 1, 2025 (as defined in IC 21-12-16-8.5).
- If the Transition to Teaching Program costs less than $10,000, the Transition to Teaching Scholarship will cover the cost of the program plus $37.50, which is the total cost for the initial practitioner licensure.
Program Requirements:
To qualify, a student must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary four-year institution;
- Have enrolled in a Transition to Teaching program described in IC 20-28-4;
- Be employed or volunteer at a K-12 school in the state of Indiana;
- Agree in writing to:
- Complete a Transition to Teaching program described in IC 20-28-4 and obtain an initial practitioner license under IC 20-28; and
- Teach for at least five (5) years in a public school or an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) in Indiana after obtaining the initial practitioner license under IC 20-28-4-6;
- Be a member of a household with an annual income of $100,000 or less; and
- Meet any other criteria established by the Commission.
The Future Educator Scholarship is available to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in education to be eligible for this award.
A total of $10,000 is awarded to aspiring K-12 educators through the annual Teachers Test Prep “Pass the Torch” Teacher Scholarships program – one $5,000 scholarship is given to a recipient planning a career in elementary education, and one $5,000 scholarship is granted to a recipient planning a career in secondary education.
Funds are awarded directly to the recipients to help pay for living expenses that financial aid typically doesn’t cover, allowing them to focus more time on preparing to become a credentialed teacher.
All finalists receive a $100 Amazon gift card and one year of free access to any Teacher Test Prep Core Plus Online Prep Programs to help them pass the credentialing exams required by their state. Programs are offered for CBEST, CPACE, CSET, edTPA, FTCE, ParaPro, Praxis, and RICA.
To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in a teacher preparation program in the United States for the upcoming academic year and be able to demonstrate financial need. Evidence of financial need, such as the receipt of Federal Student Aid (FSA), will be requested when finalists are notified.
Becoming a teacher doesn’t have to break the bank. Teach.org offers resources for scholarships and financial aid for aspiring instructors.
Indiana University Net Price Calculator
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Contact us
The most recent requirements for the Transition to Teaching programs can be found in the Academic Bulletin.
If you have questions about these programs, licensing, or how to get started on your path toward becoming teaching, we are here to help! Reach out through our contact forms, and we’ll be in touch soon!