You want to be a teacher, but didn't major in education. That's okay! We'll guide you through the process of transitioning to teaching in Indiana.
Transition to Teaching is a graduate-level program designed for people like you who have a bachelor’s degree, and want to become a teacher in Indiana. When you join Taylor's Transition to Teaching program, you’ll take a series of online classes leading to Indiana state licensure. You can earn your Indiana teaching license in as little as 18 months!
You’ll take 9 classes to become an elementary teacher in Indiana. Check out this Become an Elementary Teacher PDF to learn more about the classes and professors.
Meet Colin, who transitioned to teaching Kindergarten and loves it!
You’ll take 7 classes to become a high school teacher in Indiana. Check out this Become a High School Teacher PDF to learn more about these classes and professors.
You can earn a secondary license through Taylor for these content areas:
For Kelly, going back to school had to fit around being a single mom and working two jobs – and it did!
“A great program—very reasonable amount of work and time. I could do it from home. It was perfect!”
Applications are accepted year-round. Upon acceptance into the Transition to Teaching program, you can begin classes any day of the year. And, 12 to 24 months later, you could have your own classroom - so, get started!
*Email transcripts to april_dickey@taylor.edu or mail to:
Taylor University, Education Department
ATTN: Director, Transition to Teaching/Online Licensure Programs
236 W. Reade Avenue
Upland, IN 46989
Taylor offers the lowest tuition in Indiana for an online, faith-based program. We don't want cost to stop you from fulfilling your calling to teach!
Classes have flexible start times when you pay tuition as you proceed through the program. You can select your course start date. So you don't have to wait for a semester or scheduled date to get started!
Classes begin August 31st, February 2nd, and May 25th for students using financial aid. Terms are 15 weeks long. (Students not using aid pick their own start dates.) There are two potential sources of financial aid. Both are student loans – Federal Stafford Student Loan and Alternative Student Loan Program.
Federal Stafford Loan requirements:
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*Note: Courses outside the specific state requirements, even if recommended by Taylor (i.e. undergraduate prerequisite courses), cannot be considered when calculating the student’s Federal Stafford Loan eligibility nor can they count toward the student’s half-time enrollment status.
Alternative Student Loan requirements:
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Meet April and Leah. They’ll help you transition to a fulfilling career in teaching.
April Dickey
Director, Transition to Teaching/Online Licensure Programs
765-998-5145
april_dickey@taylor.edu
Leah Kimbrell
Transition to Teaching Program Advisor
765-998-4132
lhkimbrell@taylor.edu