Program of Studies

Admission Requirements

Progression Point 1

In addition to university admission requirements, the Division of Education requires the following:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject candidates wish to license in with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0; or
• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject candidates wish to license in with a 2.5/4.0 GPA and with five (5) years professional experience; or
• Official Bachelor’s Degree Transcript
• National Sex Offender check
• Candidate Statement: Professional Background and Goals/Interest in this Program
• Free online Virtual Campus Application

Applicants have one year (12 months) from the date of notification of acceptance or provisional acceptance to register for classes; failure to do so invalidates admission and the applicant must re-apply, without guarantee of acceptance.

A maximum number of 6 credit hours can be transferred into the Transition to Teaching program. A maximum number of 9 credit hours can be transferred into the MAT program.

Progression Requirements

Progression Point 2

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be accepted into the Elementary Clinical Practicum and/or Elementary Clinical Internship phase of the program:

• Submit the completed Request for Practicum Placement.
• Submit the completed Application for Clinical Internship (if required).
• Submit an Expanded Criminal History check and Authorization Form.
• Clearance of National Sex Offender check.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Graduation Requirements

Progression Point 3

• Successful completion of Clinical Practicum and /or Clinical Internship including Field Evaluation.
• Successful completion of all required courses and program assignments.
• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.
• Submit the Application for Graduation Form.

Post Program Licensure Requirements

To apply for an Indiana Elementary Education Teaching license, the following criteria must be met:

• Pass Indiana required Elementary Generalist Test(s) in all 4 areas (ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies).
• Pass the appropriate Indiana required Pedagogy Test in the appropriate developmental level.
• Submit proof of Certification from either an American Red Cross or an American Heart Association approved program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AED) at the adult and child levels with the online application.
• Submit proof of a research-based Suicide Prevention Training.
• Submit the online Application for an Indiana Teaching License in LVIS on the Indiana Department of Education website which includes an application fee.
• Candidates from out of state are encouraged to check with your state Department of Education to find if any additional requirements are necessary for licensure.