The University of Evansville (UE) offers Transition to Teaching (T2T) programs designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to obtain an Indiana teaching license. These programs cater to various educational levels, including elementary (K–6), secondary (5–12), and P–12 areas such as music, art, and physical education.

• Elementary Transition to Teaching: This program requires 24 credit hours and can typically be completed within one calendar year. It includes coursework and a full semester of student teaching, providing extensive classroom experience.
• Secondary Transition to Teaching: Requiring 18 credit hours, this program also spans approximately one year. It offers licensure opportunities in high-demand areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, foreign languages, mathematics, as well as other subjects like history, English, visual art, and music. It includes coursework and a full semester of student teaching, providing extensive classroom experience.
• P-12 Transition to Teaching: This program requires 24 credit hours and can typically be completed within one calendar year. It includes coursework and a full semester of student teaching, providing extensive classroom experience.

Complete your application to the Transition to Teaching program.

The tuition for both programs is offered at a significantly reduced rate to make it more feasible for those interested in enrolling. Current tuition rates are available on our Student Financial Services webpage.

Courses in both programs are completed at an accelerated pace. Both provide students with extensive internships in the classroom that prepare them for a full semester of student teaching with both a mentor teacher and a University supervisor for support. Students have the option of extending the program if they prefer a less demanding schedule.

For more information about the Transition to Teaching program, please contact Laura Watkins, Transition to Teaching Coordinator, at lw261@evansville.edu.