Transition to Teaching
Leads to Licensure
Online & On-Campus
Adult & Graduate Studies (AGS)
Bethel’s Transition to Teaching program helps career-changers become licensed teachers in elementary or secondary education. Through focused coursework, field experiences and full-time student teaching, you’ll develop the skills and ethical foundation to lead confidently in today’s classrooms.
7
week sessions
6
start dates each year
Aug 23
next start date for AGS programs
Transition to Teaching
Bethel’s Transition to Teaching program is designed for professionals called to move from their current career into the classroom. You’ll gain a strong foundation in teaching in the 21st century, classroom environment and methods for either elementary or secondary education. With guided field work, intensive coursework in reading and writing across the curriculum and a full-time student teaching experience, you’ll be equipped to serve as both an effective educator and an ethical school leader.
Required Courses: Elementary License (8 courses, 24 credits):
- EDTR 501: Teaching in the 21st Century (6)
- EDTR 502: Classroom Environment (3)
- EDTR 512: Field Work – Elementary (0)
- EDTR 517: Reading Methods I (2)
- EDTR 518: Reading Methods II (2)
- EDTR 519: Reading Methods III (2)
- EDTR 522: Methods of Teaching – Elementary Grades (6)
- EDTR 590*: Student Teaching (3)
*Student Teaching is a full-time 15-week experience.
Required Courses: Secondary License (6 courses, 18 credits):
- EDTR 501: Teaching in the 21st Century (6)
- EDTR 502: Classroom Environment (3)
- EDTR 511: Field Placement, 80 hours (0)
- EDTR 528: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum (3)
- EDTR 561: Methods of Teaching – Secondary Grades (3)
- EDTR 590*: Student Teaching Full-Time, semester-long (3)
*Student Teaching is a full-time 15-week experience.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Elementary Classroom Teacher
- Secondary Classroom Teacher
- Subject-Area Teacher (e.g., English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
- Reading and Literacy-Focused Teacher
- Grade-Level or Department Team Leader (with experience)
Obtaining a License in Another State:
Indiana participates in a license reciprocity compact with most states. If you hold a valid Indiana license, obtaining a license elsewhere is often straightforward. First obtain your Indiana license, then review the specific requirements of the state where you seek licensure, as coursework, testing or GPA expectations may differ.
For state-specific guidance, contact the Department of Education in the state where you plan to apply: www.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html.
For current information on interstate reciprocity and licensure mobility, visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC): nasdtec.net.
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Meet Our Faculty
Jim Bennett, M.S.Ed., Ed.D
Program Director of Education; Department Chair of Education
Take the Next Step
Take the first step toward your Bethel University degree in transition to teaching.