Transition to Teaching

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OVERVIEW

The Transition to Teaching (TTT) licensure program is based on the premise that you already have subject matter expertise and focuses on teaching you how to teach it. This 18-credit program supports your development as an effective teacher and provides a pathway for initial licensure in Indiana in your content area. It is a fast-paced mechanism for people ready for a career change or for teachers on emergency permits to earn full credentials. Purdue offers a fully online option for secondary (grades 5-12) teachers.

Credit Program

Week Course Length

Months to Completion

$475

Cost per Credit Hour (Indiana Resident)

$675

Cost Per Credit Hour (Non-Indiana Resident)

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Program Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the Secondary TTT Program, you must meet ONE of the following entrance qualifications:

Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review

The Office of Teacher Education and Licensure will conduct a Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) to verify your eligibility and outline program and licensure requirements for your desired content area. Requesting a TECR is an important first step in admission to the TTT program. If you have not had any communication regarding your transcript evaluation after two weeks, please follow up with Office of Teacher Education Licensure to check the status of your TECR.

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Online Program

The plan of study and online content areas for Transition to Teaching students are listed below. These content areas are for secondary only—that is, grades 5-12—so your license would not make you eligible to teach in an elementary school. All content areas have essentially the same 18-credit Plan of Study with some variation for the two selective courses, as outlined below.

The Plan of Study for online Transition to Teaching students is as follows. All courses are 3 credits each for a total of 18.

EDCI 59600: Transition to Teaching: Pedagogy I (first course. May be taken concurrently with EDCI 585 and/or a selective. It is offered every term)
EDCI 59650: Practical Pedagogy
EDCI 59700: Transition to Teaching: Pedagogy II (16-week capstone methods course, offered in fall and spring only; includes a 50-hour field experience. May be taken concurrently with EDCI 585 and/or a selective)
EDCI 58500: Multicultural Education (offered in spring and summer sessions)
One selective – All are 8-week courses offered at various times during summer, fall, and spring sessions. Options:
- EDCI 52003 Theories & Trends in Curriculum & Instruction
- EDCI 52004 Teachers as Leaders
- EDCI 53000 English Language Development
- EDPS 54000 Gifted, Creative, and Talented Children
- EDST 51400 Economics of Education
- EDST 51600 School Community Relations
- EDST 60900 Legal Aspects of American Education
EDCI 69500: Teaching Internship (typically the last course, offered in fall and spring only. Involves 16 weeks of full-time student teaching, which can take place in the context of your employment, provided you are teaching in your content area. Students are discouraged from taking another course concurrently)

*Note exceptions to the selective:

Students in Agriculture Education will take ASEC 54100 Program Planning for School-Based Agricultural Education or other approved AgEd course.
Students in Family & Consumer Sciences will take EDCI 65200: Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences in lieu of the selective.
Students in STEM fields might consider STEM- or math-specific alternatives within the online M.Ed. program with advisor and instructor permission.

Students spend an average of 15 hours a week on homework. All courses are 100% online and 8 weeks long except for EDCI 59700: Pedagogy II and EDCI 695: Teaching Internship, which are both 16 weeks.

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Career Outlook

Teaching is always a high need profession. To find out more visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s Occupational Outlook Handbook – High School Teachers.

Job Titles

Secondary Teacher or High School Teacher
Assistant Teacher
Tutor
STEM Teacher

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Admissions

The program reviews applications for three start terms a year: fall, spring, or summer. Please review the application deadlines carefully. The application process can take 4-8 weeks after all parts of the application are submitted. Please plan accordingly for the term you would like to begin.

For more information about how to apply for a licensure program, view the Application Roadmap. All required documentation (e.g., official transcripts, recommendation letters, statement of purpose and the TECR) must be submitted for the application to be reviewed for consideration of admission.

Applications must be completed before being submitted to faculty for review.

Semester	TECR Request Deadline	Complete Program Application Deadline	Content Exam Pre-Requisite Deadline
Fall	July 1	July 15	July 15
Spring	November 1	November 15	November 15
Summer	March 15	April 1	April 1

Please see our webpage on Graduate Application Helpful Tips. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please reach out to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) Steps:

Carefully read the Application Roadmap to learn more about how to submit your TECR request.
- In the Area of Interest, Under the Transition to Teaching (TTT) (Online) section, select your licensure content area of interest.
There is a $35.00 TECR fee for this program, and processing takes about two weeks for your TECR letter to be uploaded with your graduate application and emailed to you.
If you do not have a license in the state of Indiana, please contact the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) before continuing with the TECR and graduate application.

Graduate Application Steps

Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
Select the following options for the non-degree, licensure Transition to Teaching program:
- Campus and Program Tab:
  - Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
  - Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
  - Please select an Area of Interest: Transition to Teaching
  - Please select a degree objective: Teacher License
  - Primary Course Delivery: Distance (Online)
Some sections of the application that are NOT required include the following:
- In the Additional Information section, faculty selections are not required. Faculty advisors are assigned by the program.
Upload required materials, including:
- Resume
- 2 Recommendations – Enter the contact information for your references to allow the system to generate a form for your references to complete that will be automatically uploaded with your application
- Personal History Statement
- Academic Statement of Purpose
Official test scores may be required; please consult your TECR letter from the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure.
International applicants who are eligible for an Indiana licensure program must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars. For information about Indiana licensure program requirements, international applicants may visit the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure webpage.
Follow the instructions in the Application Roadmap for submitting your official transcripts.
Once you are ready to submit your graduate application, please complete all sections and submit the application.
- You should not be asked to enter payment information for the application fee if you have selected Teacher License as your degree objective.
- The application must be fully submitted in order for your application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.
Once your application is complete, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Studies indicating that your application is complete and will be submitted for review.

This program is subject to our Licensure Disclosure

The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to publicly disclose to prospective and currently enrolled students whether certain programs meet the education requirements for licensure or certification in the state or territory in which they reside. “Programs Leading to Professional Licensure” is defined as programs represented to prepare students for an occupation for which, at completion of the program, a local, state or federal license, or nongovernmental certification is required (i) as a precondition for employment, (ii) to perform certain functions, or (iii) to meet additional conditions that are generally needed to secure employment.

The Purdue University Teacher Education Program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the State of Indiana. However, not all undergraduate and graduate programs lead to an educator licensure in the State of Indiana. If your Teacher Education program includes field experience(s) and a student teaching or internship component, it may lead to an educator license in the State of Indiana, if you meet the licensure requirements. Contact your academic/faculty advisor and/or the Office of Teacher and Licensure to verify your program enrollment and whether or not it leads to a license in the State of Indiana.

The State of Indiana has reciprocity agreements with other states, the District of Columbia, and territories. For licensing information contact information for individual state departments of education or visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) or email a Purdue University licensing officer/advisor.

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Cost

The Transition to Teaching Licensure Program is affordable and competitive in cost.

Credit Hours & Costs	In-State	Out-of-State
Total Cost Per Credit (includes fees)	$475	$675
Credits	18	18
EdTPA & Supervision Fees	$1,600	$1,600
Total Tuition & Fees	$10,150	$13,750

Additional Information

_{*Tuition and fees are charges on a per credit hour basis and are subject to annual increase. Annual increases may change the total program costs.
*Note: Purdue faculty and staff fee remissions may not be applied to this program.
*International fee may be applicable.
*Textbooks and course materials are not included.}

_{*The teaching internship course will have additional fees for the EdTPA portfolio ($300) and for supervision ($1300). These course fees will be in addition to the cost of the course tuition and are subject to change each year.}

_{**The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.}

All licensure programs are eligible for financial aid, provided you take at least 6 credits (2 classes) per semester. Visit the Financial Aid website for more information.

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Licensure Information

This program leads to an Indiana Initial Instructional License. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) before continuing with the program application if you have questions about licensure.

testimonial

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I chose Purdue University’s Online TTT Program because its asynchronous schedule and remote coursework allowed me to continue working full time as a substitute teacher. I did not have to sacrifice the daily field experience (and income) I was receiving.

Ryan Freeman

English Teacher, Lake Central High School

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Our faculty and staff are nationally recognized and have the ability to work personally with students to individualize their plan of study to meet personal career interests and goals.

Tara Star Johnson

Associate Dean for Learning

Jared Miles

C&I Program Specialist

Stephen I. Smith

Secondary Teacher Education Coordinator

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