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To be eligible to participate in a Transition to Teaching program in secondary education within the state of Indiana, applicants��must meet one of the three conditions:

• Bachelor’s degree with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from an accredited postsecondary educational institution
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a GPA of at least 2.5 AND provide evidence of 5 years RELEVANT professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution AND proof of passing state approved secondary content area assessment in the subject area the candidate wants to teach.

If you are eligible under condition #1��(you have a bachelor’s degree and your GPA is 3.0 or higher), submit your transcripts to ���Ĵ�ý.

If you are eligible under condition #2��(you have a bachelor’s degree and your GPA is between 2.5 to 2.9 on a 4.0 scale, AND you have worked in a related field/education for at least five years, submit your transcripts to ���Ĵ�ý and a letter of reference from your employer providing the following details (your role, number of years you were in that role, how it is relevant to teaching).

If you��do not have/did not have a supervisor to provide a reference��for this experience (i.e., self-employed, unattainable contact information) submit a letter/email from yourself along with employment evidence to ���Ĵ�ý admissions. In the letter/email provide the following information: 1) your name and contact information along with your professional experience (where you worked- name of the employer, address, any contact information), 2) years you worked at this location/employer, 3) your role (what you did relevant to teaching), 4) evidence of your employment or self-employment in this role (i.e., tax documents, pay receipts/stubs, etc.). The Director of Alternative Programming & Partnerships at ���Ĵ�ý will evaluate your professional experience as it relates to the elementary education licensure requirements in consideration of your eligibility. You will be contacted for further information and if additional verification is required.

If you are eligible under condition #3��(you have a bachelor’s degree) – Submit your transcripts to ���Ĵ�ý. Complete and pass the assessments required and submit scores to ���Ĵ�ý

These exams are offered by Praxis. Information on when, where, and the costs for these exams is available here:��

Please reach out to Courtney Thrasher at thrashce@grace.edu with any questions.

Yes. You need to have a bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited institution.

If you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary institution we can consider your GPA and how you might qualify for admittance to the ���Ĵ�ý Transition to Teaching program based on the following Indiana state requirements for acceptance:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
• Graduate degree in subject area or related field in which the candidate wants to teach

Yes, you can continue to work while taking these courses. You will likely need to make other arrangements during your final session when you are student teaching for 10 weeks.

You may be eligible for a Transition to Teaching permit allowing you to teach and work as a classroom teacher while completing the program. The permit is available to those formally accepted and enrolled in an approved Indiana T2T program. The permit allows you to teach for 3 years in the area in which you are seeking licensure while you complete your T2T program.

�ճ󾱲�����will give you more specific information and instructions for the Indiana Department of Education. Further questions can be directed to our Transition to Teaching Director, Courtney Thrasher at��thrashce@grace.edu.

The next cohort begins June 29, 2026.

Students are responsible for getting their own textbooks.

By clicking on the book link, you will be directed to where the book is sold on Amazon.com. You are free to purchase the book from your preferred seller. Used books are acceptable as long as it is the same edition as the listed book.

Withdrawal Refund Schedule:��

Withdrawal 1-7 days after course has begun= 100% tuition refund

Withdrawal 8-14 days after course has begun= 50% tuition refund

Withdrawal 15 days and beyond after course has begun= non refundable

Note: Day refers to the number of calendar days from the first official day of classes for the session. Individuals who withdraw within the first seven days will receive a full refund.

See the ���Ĵ�ý Online Handbook for guidance on withdrawing from a course.

Courses are taught completely online through Canvas, our virtual course management system.

The courses are delivered in a weekly module format. Each week you will have course readings, a direct instructional resource (video, voiced over presentation, etc.) from your professor, a discussion or forum post, and at least one culminating assignment. There may be other assignments or requirements throughout the course as well.��

We are committed to equipping our students to become competent and capable classroom teachers. Our program is centered around student learning and support, so we are with you every step of the way to assist or help as needed.

Yes, ���Ĵ�ý is accredited by.

The School of Education is accredited by CAEP and ACSI. In addition, the School of Education was awarded the prestigious 2023 Frank Murray Recognition for Continuous Improvement from CAEP.

The courses are graduate-level and require dedicated time and effort to learn the material and complete the required assignments. On average, it is suggested a student will spend 3 hours of work time for every one hour of course credit. The Transition to Teaching courses are worth 3 credit hours each, meaning time spent can be calculated by multiplying 3 credit hours by 3 hours of work equaling 9 hours per week. For an 8 week course, the average time needed to complete the course is 72 hours total.��

High speed internet access

Computer or laptop (a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, is not recommended)

Click for the 2025-2026 Secondary Course Schedule

The Office of Student Financial Aid Services is responsible for giving financial aid information to students, as well as administering all the financial aid programs at ���Ĵ�ý. If you have any questions about scholarships, grants or loans, the financial aid staff would be happy to assist you. You can reach out to them at��financialaid@grace.edu��or��(800) 544-7223, ext. 6162.��

For more information, go to the�����Ĵ�ý Financial Aid and Scholarship��website.

For a potential scholarship opportunity for Indiana residents, contact Courtney Thrasher at��thrashce@grace.edu.

For a general graduate scholarship search, go��.

We do accept transfer credits from other Transition to Teaching programs and review each situation on a case by case basis following IDOE guidelines. Please reach out to Courtney Thrasher at thrashce@grace.edu��with specific transfer credit questions.

Yes, there is a student teaching as a culminating experience to end the program. This is an in person teaching experience that also includes an online seminar component as a well as a Teacher Work Sample project. During student teaching, the candidate is supported by a college supervisor and classroom supervisor.

No formal field experience is required. Some of our courses do require you to teach or interact with a child or small group, but you are able to do this around your schedule. Each assignment requiring the candidate to teach or interact with children includes an option for those already in a school setting and those who are not in a school setting. We want our program to be as accessible as possible for those outside of the traditional education field.

Yes, all candidates must pass content and pedagogy tests through practice before receiving licensure
from the Indiana Department of Education.

Secondary education licensure requires taking and passing:
Grades 7-12 (5624) and then the corresponding licensure test(s) for your desired content area. This to the Praxis website will tell you what content area test(s) are needed.

Yes, many states have reciprocity agreements which ease the transfer of an Indiana state teaching license to another state. Some states only allow for a temporary teaching license while the out-of-state licensed teacher completes an application and additional state specific requirements for a license in that state.Contact Florell Hand at��handfa@grace.edu��with any questions about licensing.��

You can access Canvas by logging into the ���Ĵ�ý portal at����and choosing the Canvas (LMS) link on the left side of the screen. You can also access Canvas directly at��.��

Go to����and choose the Forgot Password link. It will take you through the steps of resetting your password.��

All course materials (assignments, quizzes, exams, etc.) are due in Eastern Standard Time.��

Follow this��link��to order a ���Ĵ�ý transcript or request it be sent to your needed organization or institution.��

You can view your unofficial transcript on the ���Ĵ�ý Portal at����