Transition To Teaching Programs

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Department of Counseling and Graduate Programs

Program: Transition To Teaching Programs
School of Education

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-6861

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the non-degree program, students will:

Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and teaching dispositions of an effective classroom teacher (as required by state and national educator preparation standards).
Demonstrate culturally competent teaching through equitable instructional practices that acknowledge learner diversity and contribute to belonging in classrooms.
Demonstrate assessment literacy through the utilization of formative and summative assessment data to establish appropriate rigor within the instructional planning progress and to effectively monitor individual learner progress.
Establish effective classroom management based on an understanding of the developmental and age-appropriate needs of all learners.
Demonstrate the ability to plan effective units of instruction that align to Indiana academic standards and incorporate research-based instructional practices.
Exhibit an understanding of scientifically-based literacy practices at all developmental levels.
Exhibit an understanding of tiered learning support systems, including the ability to provide Tier 1 support to struggling learners at the classroom level and an understanding of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports for students requiring additional academic intervention (e.g., Title I academic services) and/or formal special education services.
Model strong interpersonal skills required to develop healthy relationships with students and their families and contribute to strong home-school partnerships.

Non-Degree Programs:

These non-degree programs lead to an Indiana Department of Education teacher license in the area of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education when all criteria are met.

Admission Requirements:

Admission to the Purdue Fort Wayne Transition To Teaching (TTT) Programs requires a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary institution with:

an official transcript reflecting 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Grade Point Average Scale or
an official transcript reflecting 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 Grage Point Average Scale and documentaton of five (5) years of professional experience or
an official transcript reflecting 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 Grage Point Average Scale and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject areas;
Secondary TTT program also allows for the completion of a graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach.

In addition, all students must submit the following documentation for admission to the program:

Criminal History Report
Statement of Academic Purpose
Personal History Statement
Two (2) Letters of Reference Resume
Verification of Passing Praxis Content Exam Score - Applicants that do not meet the required grade point average at admission, or secondary education applicants seeking a teaching license for a content area that is different from their undergraduate degree major MUST provide evidence of a passing Praxis Content Exam score prior to admission.

Active Status:

For those individuals seeing a Transition to Teaching Enrollment letter for the purpose of receiving a Transition to Teaching License, you must be enrolled in your first course and are in good academic standing.
For those who are inactive for two or more semesters, they will be considered as inactive status and will need to reapply to the program to continue.

To be recommended for an Indiana Teacher License, you must also complete the following:

Pass all required content area examination(s) in the appropriate subject areas
- Elementary Education = Praxis Content Exam #5006, including subtests Exams #5007 (Elementary Education: Reading & Language Arts & Social Studies) and #5008 (Elementary Education: Math & Science)
- Secondary Education = Praxis Content Exams vary by area of study; see the program director for additional details
- Special Education = Praxis Content Exam #5355 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge
- All Grades = Praxis Content Exam vary by area of study; see the program director for additional details
Pass all required examination in pedagogy
- Elementary Education = Praxis Pedagogy Assessment Exam #5622 (Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6)
- Secondary Education = Praxis Pedagogy Assessment Exam #5624 (Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12)
- Special Education = Praxis Pedagogy Assessment Exam #5625 (Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades Prek-12)
- All Grades = Praxis Pedadogy Assessment Exam #5262 (Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades Prek-12)
Successfully pass all required course work as listed in the Plan of Study for the program with a grade of C- or higher.
Complete all program assessments at or above the minimal level of acceptable performance.
Maintain a GPA in the program of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale.
Obtain CPR/AED/Heimlich certification.
Complete education and training on the prevention of child suicide.

Program Approval

The Transition To Teaching programs have received all necessary approvals from the Indiana State Board of Education and the Graduate School to be offered at PFW. In addition, all three programs have been approved by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) funding. Individuals who qualify for WIOA education and training funds through their local WorkOne office may receive tuition and supply fee financial assistance for any of these programs.

Masters of Science

Students wishing to pursue a Masters of Science degree may apply credits earned as part of the Transition To Teaching program to that associated degree option. Please your Academic Advisor for specific details.

Elementary TTT (24 credits)

Foundational Courses (15 credits)
EDU 50501 - Introduction To Special Education For Graduate Students Cr. 3.
*Upon completion of EDU50501, candidates may elect to transfer this course and substitute it as the first course in the Foundations Block of the Transition to Teaching, P-12 Special Education program.
EDU 52000 - Education And Social Issues Cr. 3.
EDU 57001 - Building Classroom Communities Cr. 3.
EDU 50700 - Assessment Theory And Practice Cr. 3.
EDU 53500 - Elementary School Curriculum Cr. 3.
Reading Courses (6 credits)
EDU 54500 - Foundations Of Structured Literacy Cr. 3.
EDU 54900 - Advanced Strategies In Structured Literacy Cr. 3.
Practicum (3 credits)
All candidates must pass Praxis Content Exam #5006, Elementary Education Assessment, prior to student teaching, including subtests: Exam #5007, Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies and Exam #5008, Elementary Education: Mathematics and Science.
EDU 50004 - Integrated Professional Seminar Cr. 0-6.

Total Credits: 24

Secondary TTT (18 Credits)

Foundational Courses (15 credits)
EDU 50501 - Introduction To Special Education For Graduate Students Cr. 3.
*Upon completion of EDU50501, candidates may elect to transfer this course and substitute it as the first course in the Foundations Block of the Transition to Teaching, P-12 Special Education program.
EDU 52000 - Education And Social Issues Cr. 3.
EDU 57001 - Building Classroom Communities Cr. 3.
EDU 50700 - Assessment Theory And Practice Cr. 3.
EDU 50302 - Secondary School Curriculum Cr. 3.
**All candidates may substitute one of the following graduate-level Secondary Methods Courses for EDU50302, Secondary School Curriculum. These courses are cross-listed and taught with a corresponding undergraduate methods course for which the candidate is seeking an initial teaching license:
EDU 51600 - Advanced Study In The Teaching Of Secondary School English Language Arts Cr. 3.
EDU 51700 - Advanced Study In The Teaching Of Secondary School Mathematics Cr. 3.
EDU 51800 - Advanced Study In The Teaching Of Secondary School Science Cr. 3.
Practicum (3 credits):
All candidates must pass the Praxis Content Exam associated with the subject area for which they are seeking an initial teaching license prior to student teaching:
EDU 50004 - Integrated Professional Seminar Cr. 0-6.

Total Credits: 18

Special Education TTT (24 credits)

Foundational Courses (15 credits)
EDU 52502 - Characteristics, Law And Assistive Technology In Special Education Cr. 3.
Or
EDU 50501 - Introduction To Special Education For Graduate Students Cr. 3.
EDU 53501 - Assessment and Evaluation Methods For Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities Cr. 3.
EDU 53600 - Methods And Intervention Strategies For Student With Mild/Moderate Disabilities Cr. 3.
EDU 55300 - Classroom Management & Behavior Support Cr. 3.
EDU 56500 - Collaboration & Service Delivery Cr. 3.
Reading Courses (6 credits)**
EDU 54500 - Foundations Of Structured Literacy Cr. 3.
EDU 54900 - Advanced Strategies In Structured Literacy Cr. 3.
**Applicants to the TTT Special Education program, who currently hold an Indiana Elementary Generalist initial teaching license, are exempt from completing the Elementary Reading Block provided six credit hours of equivalent course work was previously completed as verified through a review the applicant’s undergraduate, University transcript.
Practicum (3 credits)
All candidates must pass Praxis Content Exam #5355 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge, prior to student teaching.
EDU 59501 - Practicum In Special Education Cr. 1-6.

Total Credits: 24

All-Grades TTT (24 credits)

Foundational Courses (15 credit hours)

EDU 50501 - Introduction To Special Education For Graduate Students Cr. 3.
EDU 52000 - Education And Social Issues Cr. 3.
EDU 57001 - Building Classroom Communities Cr. 3.
EDU 50700 - Assessment Theory And Practice Cr. 3.
EDU 53400 Instructional Methods for Effective P-12 Teaching Cr. 3.

All candidates seeking an ALL Grades (P-12) license in Teaching English as a New Language (TENL) are required to substitute the following fifteen (15) credit hours of coursework as their Foundational Courses:

LING 50200 Introduction to the English Language Cr. 3.
LING 51101 LING 51101 - Methods And Materials For TESOL 1 Cr. 3.
LING 51201 LING 51201 - Methods And Materials For TESOL 2 Cr. 3.
LING 53201 LING 53201 - Second Language Acquisition Cr. 3.
LING 51901 LING 51901 - Language And Society Cr. 3.

Reading Courses (6 credits)**
EDU 54500 - Foundations Of Structured Literacy Cr. 3.
EDU 54900 - Advanced Strategies In Structured Literacy Cr. 3.
**Applicants to the TTT All Grades program, who currently hold an Indiana Elementary Generalist initial teaching license, are exempt from completing the Elementary Reading Block provided six credit hours of equivalent course work was previously completed as verified through a review the applicant’s undergraduate, University transcript
Practicum (3 credits)

All candidates must pass the Praxis Content Exam associated with the subject area for which they are seeking an initial teaching license prior to student teaching:
EDU 50004 - Integrated Professional Seminar Cr. 0-6.
For those TTT - ALL Grades (P-12) candidates seeking a TENL teaching license, LING 53500 TESOL Practicum will be substituted for EDU 50004 Integrated Professional Seminar.