Transition to Teaching in Special Education (licensure only)

Program of Studies

Admission Requirements

Progression Point 1

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

Transition to Teaching in Special Education Track:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution.
• Have a 2.75/4.0 GPA or
• Have a 2.5 GPA and five (5) years professional experience.
• 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 12 credit hours can be transferred into the MSEd program.

Progression Requirements

Progression Point 2

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

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

Graduation Requirements

Progression Point 3:

• Successful completion of Practicum and /or Teaching 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 Mild Intervention or Intense Intervention Teaching license, the following criteria must be met:

• Pass Indiana required Content Knowledge Test(s): Mild Intervention Test and/or Intense Intervention Test.
• 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 complete the requirements for and apply for an Indiana license. Then check with your state.