Transition to Teaching

You want to be a teacher, but you didn’t major in education. That’s okay! We’ll guide you through the process of transitioning to teaching.

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. When you join Taylor’s Transition to Teaching program, you'll take a series of online classes with local school experiences, leading to eligibility for Indiana state licensure. You can earn your Indiana teaching license in as little as 18 months!

Non-Indiana residents: Anyone can do this program, even international students. For non-Indiana residents, we encourage you to reach out to your state’s education department first to ensure our program meets the credentials of your state. Once you complete the program, our team can help you transfer your Indiana license to another state. Indiana has reciprocal agreements with most U.S. states, although some states may have a few additional requirements such as passing their state’s licensure exams. If you live or teach outside of Indiana, search for your state’s reciprocity. We’ll be there to guide and support you through the process.

Have questions? Contact Lyn Kline, Graduate Enrollment Counselor

Transition to Teaching

  • Transition to Teaching Licensure

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Start in Your Own Classroom

Want to start teaching now? If you are accepted into our program, enrolled in a course, and employed in an Indiana school, you may be eligible for a 3-year Transition to Teaching permit.

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Earn your licensure in about 18 months with flexible, online classes.
Take classes on your schedule, at your pace.
Learn how to teach students by practicing in real classrooms.
Enroll at one of Indiana’s MOST AFFORDABLE Transition to Teaching programs.

Transition to Teaching Track Options

You will be prepared to teach in one of these areas: 

You will take 9 classes to become an elementary teacher in Indiana. 

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You’ll take 7 classes to become a middle or high school teacher in Indiana:

You can earn a secondary license through Taylor for these content areas: 

  • Art 
  • Business 
  • Career and Technical Education: Agriculture 
  • Career and Technical Education: Business and Information Technology 
  • Career and Technical Education: Family and Consumer Sciences 
  • Career and Technical Education: Health Science Occupations 
  • Career and Technical Education: Marketing 
  • Chemistry 
  • Chinese 
  • Computer Science 
  • Earth/Space Science 
  • Economics 
  • English Language Arts 
  • French 
  • Geographical Perspectives 
  • German 
  • Government and Citizenship 
  • Health 
  • Historical Perspectives 
  • Japanese 
  • Journalism 
  • Latin 
  • Life Science 
  • Mathematics 
  • Music: Instrumental or Vocal 
  • Physical Education 
  • Physical Science 
  • Physics 
  • Psychology 
  • Sociology 
  • Spanish 
  • Theatre Arts 

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You’ll take 10 classes to become licensed as an all-grade teacher within a specialized content area in Indiana. 

You can earn an all-grade license through Taylor for these content areas: 

  • Art 
  • Chinese 
  • Computer Science 
  • French 
  • German 
  • Japanese 
  • Latin 
  • Library/Media Specialist 
  • Music: Instrumental 
  • Music: Vocal 
  • Physical Education 
  • Reading
  • Spanish 
  • Technology Education 
  • Theatre Arts 

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You’ll take 8 classes to become licensed for mild intervention in Indiana. 

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You’ll take these 8 classes to be licensed to teach English-language learners in Indiana: 

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Ready to Get Started?

The process is simple.  

Applications are accepted year-round. Upon acceptance into the Transition to Teaching program, you can begin classes any day of the year. In just 12 to 24 months, you could have your own classroom—so, get started! 

  1. Apply to the Transition to Teaching program 
  2. Submit college transcripts* 
  3. Complete a criminal background check (within the last 12 months) 
  4. If desired, apply for federal financial aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

*Email transcripts to lykline@tayloru.edu or mail to: 

Taylor University, Education Department 
ATTN: Director, Transition to Teaching/Online Licensure Programs 
1846 Main Street 
Upland, IN 46989 

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. 

Those using financial aid will work through our program in traditional semester terms. Those who are not using financial aid can select their course start date and will have four months to complete the course.

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! 

  • One-time enrollment fee: $100 (Pay by credit card or mail to the address provided.) 
  • Credit hour rate: $450 
  • Elementary program: $10,800 total (24 credit hours) 
  • Secondary program: $8,100 total (18 credit hours) 
  • All grade program: $10,800 total (24 credit hours) 
  • Mild Intervention program: $10,800 total (24 credit hours) 
  • TESOL program $10,800 (24 credit hours) 

There are two potential sources of financial aid. Both are student loans—Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Student Loan Program. 

Federal Direct Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—Taylor University code is 001838 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (six hours/semester) in courses required by the state teacher certification program* 
  • No student loans in default status 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Attractive interest rate 
  • Federal government may pay loan interest while student is in school which is determined by the level of financial need based on the FAFSA 
  • Eligible students are guaranteed loan funds 

*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 Direct Loan eligibility nor can they count toward the student’s half-time enrollment status. 

Alternative Student Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (some exceptions) 
  • Subjected to loan application process which typically requires a co-signer and a credit history report 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Low interest rates though not as low as Federal Direct Loan 
  • Student is responsible for all interest payments 

You can choose your own start date if you pay out of pocket. You have 4 months to finish each class.

Classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer for students using financial aid. Terms are 15 weeks long. 

 

Ready to Get Started?

The process is simple.  

Applications are accepted year-round. Upon acceptance into the Transition to Teaching program, you can begin classes any day of the year. In just 12 to 24 months, you could have your own classroom—so, get started! 

  1. Apply to the Transition to Teaching program 
  2. Submit college transcripts* 
  3. Complete a criminal background check (within the last 12 months) 
  4. If desired, apply for federal financial aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

*Email transcripts to lykline@tayloru.edu or mail to: 

Taylor University, Education Department 
ATTN: Director, Transition to Teaching/Online Licensure Programs 
1846 Main Street 
Upland, IN 46989 

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. 

Those using financial aid will work through our program in traditional semester terms. Those who are not using financial aid can select their course start date and will have four months to complete the course.

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! 

  • One-time enrollment fee: $100 (Pay by credit card or mail to the address provided.) 
  • Credit hour rate: $450 
  • Elementary program: $10,800 total (24 credit hours) 
  • Secondary program: $8,100 total (18 credit hours) 
  • All grade program: $10,800 total (24 credit hours) 
  • Mild Intervention program: $10,800 total (24 credit hours) 
  • TESOL program $10,800 (24 credit hours) 

There are two potential sources of financial aid. Both are student loans—Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Student Loan Program. 

Federal Direct Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—Taylor University code is 001838 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (six hours/semester) in courses required by the state teacher certification program* 
  • No student loans in default status 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Attractive interest rate 
  • Federal government may pay loan interest while student is in school which is determined by the level of financial need based on the FAFSA 
  • Eligible students are guaranteed loan funds 

*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 Direct Loan eligibility nor can they count toward the student’s half-time enrollment status. 

Alternative Student Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (some exceptions) 
  • Subjected to loan application process which typically requires a co-signer and a credit history report 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Low interest rates though not as low as Federal Direct Loan 
  • Student is responsible for all interest payments 

You can choose your own start date if you pay out of pocket. You have 4 months to finish each class.

Classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer for students using financial aid. Terms are 15 weeks long. 

 

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700+ people have completed Taylor’s Transition to Teaching program

  • Brianna Fletcher

    Transition to Teaching - Elementary

    Within a month of being in a school environment, I knew that this was my calling. In November of 2021, I began the Transition to Teaching program at Taylor University. I had a huge goal in mind and wanted to accomplish it, so I finished all of my required courses in just 13 months!

  • Matt Hoekstra

    Transition to Teaching - Elementary

    The Taylor professors were vital to keep me moving forward on the road to become an elementary teacher.

  • Nicole Schilt

    Transition to Teaching - Secondary

    Taylor's TTT program not only provided me with a supportive and seamless path toward attaining my Indiana teaching license, but it was also a catalyst for fostering personal growth and development.

Transition to Teaching is part of the Education Department

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Lyn Kline
Graduate Enrollment Counselor

765-998-4878
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