Candidates who hold a non-teaching bachelor's degree and wish to get a teaching license may be eligible for the Initial Licensure Alternate Route Program.

Requirements for Admission

• A bachelor's degree (in the subject to be taught, for secondary licensure);
• documentation of proficiency in reading, mathematics, and writing (ACT of 24 or more; SAT verbal and math of 1100 or more; SAT of verbal, math, and writing of 1500 or more; PRAXIS I scores that meet Indiana minimums);
• For all other alternative programs, GPA of 2.75 (or 2.5 with documentation of five years of professional experience)

Program Requirements

All candidates in the Initial Licensure Alternative Route Program will complete a three-semester sequence, culminating in a semester of student teaching. Candidates must have credit for EDUC 221: Diversity and Equity in Education.

Student Teaching

Upon matriculation into the Initial Licensure Alternative Route Program, candidates must apply for a student teaching placement. Passing scores on content exams required for state licensure must be submitted prior to commencing a student teaching placement. For further information about the program, possible candidates should contact the Department of Teacher Education.

*The prerequisites for the Block Two - Methods (Analysis Phase) are meant to assure students have an experience in both the Elementary setting and the Secondary setting during the first two block of the P-12 Licensure Minor program.