Transition to Teaching

TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAMS (T2T)

Trine University’s Transition to Teaching (T2T) elementary and secondary programs are described here. The programs are for individuals who have completed degrees in fields other than teacher education. An application for the T2T program may be submitted when all prerequisites are met.

Trine University offers the following approved undergraduate teacher preparation programs: elementary education (K-6), health/physical education (K-12), mathematics education (5-12, 9-12), life science (biology) education (5-12, 9-12), chemistry education (5-12, 9-12), physics education (5-12, 9-12), and social studies education
(5-12, 9-12). The T2T option is offered for all programs except health/ physical education (K-12).

The T2T elementary program includes 24 semester hours of coursework and field experiences spread over three semesters. The secondary T2T program includes
18 semester hours of coursework and field experiences spread over three semesters. The table below describes generally how courses are distributed. Semester hours are indicated for Spring 1, Fall 2, and Spring 2.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Minimum requirements for admission, as described by Indiana law, include:
1. A baccalaureate degree with an overall grade point average of at least 3.000, both in a major and overall; or
2. A baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of at least 2.500, both in a major and overall, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
3. A graduate degree in the subject you will teach (secondary).

CREDIT OPTIONS

It is possible to test out of courses.  Those options are described in the Trine University Course Catalog 2008-2010.

Course release for university–level knowledge acquired in non–university settings is possible. The T2T coordinator may be contacted for information about the procedures to follow.

TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAM – ELEMENTARY

T2T SUMMER 1
1. Submit transcript(s) for evaluation (may be unofficial until time of admission)
2. Meet with T2T contact to discuss next steps, develop plan

T2T FALL 1
1. Pass Praxis I - reading, writing, mathematics (State of Indiana passing scores)
2. Complete all requirements for Admission to Teacher Education
3. Pass the Benchmark #1 panel interview
4. Establish a TaskStream account
5. Complete assessment of prior learning as needed (with content faculty, with EDU faculty)
6. Meet general education course requirements as needed (maintain required GPA)
7. Meet content course requirements as needed (maintain required GPA)

T2T SPRING 1

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Meeting Days *	Meeting Times *	Professor *
EDU 301	Field	1	M, T, W, R, F	TBA	Hamilton
EDU 303	Introduction to Teaching	3	M, T, W, R	8:00 – 9:30 T, R 9:00 – 10:00 M, W	Hamilton
EDU 222	Ed Psychology - Elementary	2	M, W	10:00 – 11:00	Pomeroy
EDU 312	Exceptional Child	2	T	4:00 – 5:40	Wilson
EDU 463	Educational Media and Technology	2	M	4:30 – 7:00	Stackhouse

*Subject to change

T2T SUMMER 2
1. Pass content courses, general education courses as needed (3.0 or higher)

T2T FALL 2
1. Pass Benchmark #2 panel interview prior to start of semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Meeting Days *	Meeting Times *	Professor *
EDU 441	Reading + Field	1	M, T, W, R, F	9:00 – 2:00	Simpson
EDU 445	Teaching of Reading	5	M, T, W, R, F	10:00 – 11:00	Simpson
EDU 452	Art Methods	1	W	2:30 – 4:00	Pomeroy
EDU 454	MA/SCI Methods	2	T, R	12:00 – 2:00	Garner
EDU 464	LA/SS Methods	2	M, W	12:00 – 2:00	Simpson/Yoder

*Subject to change

T2T SPRING 2
1. Pass Praxis II testing requirements - 0011, 0300 (State of Indiana required scores)
2. Pass Benchmark #3 panel interview prior to EDU 4001
3. Pass Benchmark #4 panel interview upon completion of EDU 4001

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Meeting Days *	Meeting Times *	Professor *
EDU 323	Foundations of Education	1	M, T, W, R (5 ½ weeks)	Noon 2:30	Garner
EDU 462	Educational Measurement	1	M, T, W, R (5 ½ weeks)	10:30 – 11:45	Van Wagner
EDU 4001	Special Project – Fulltime supervised teaching with support seminar	1	M, T, W, R, F (10 weeks)	All day	TBA

*Subject to change

TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAM–- SECONDARY

T2T SUMMER 1
1. Submit transcript(s) for evaluation (may be unofficial until time of admission)
2. Meet with T2T contact to discuss next steps, develop plan

T2T FALL 1
1. Pass Praxis I - reading, writing, mathematics (State of Indiana passing scores)
2. Pass Praxis II for desired content area (State of Indiana passing score)
3. Complete all requirements for Admission to Teacher Education
4. Pass the Benchmark #1 panel interview
5. Establish a TaskStream account
6. Complete assessment of prior learning as needed (with content faculty, with EDU faculty)
7. Meet general education course requirements as needed (maintain required GPA)
8. Meet content course requirements as needed (maintain required GPA)

T2T SPRING 1

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Meeting Days *	Meeting Times *	Professor *
EDU 301	Field	1	M, T, W, R, F	TBA	Hamilton
EDU 303	Introduction to Teaching	3	M, T, W, R	8:00 – 9:30 T, R 9:00 – 10:00 M, W	Hamilton
EDU 232	Ed Psychology -  Middle and Secondary	2	T, R	1:00 – 2:00	Garner
EDU 312	Exceptional Child	2	T	4:00 – 5:40	Wilson

*Subject to change

T2T SUMMER 2
1. Pass content courses, general education courses as needed (3.0 or higher)

T2T FALL 2
1. Pass Benchmark #2 panel interview prior to start of semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Meeting Days *	Meeting Times *	Professor *
EDU 333	Reading in the Content Area + Field (urban)	3	M, T, W, R, F	8:00 – 9:30	Pomeroy
EDU 442	Content Methods + Field (rural)	2	TBA	TBA	TBA
EDU 463	Educational Media and Technology	2	M	4:30 – 7:00	Stackhouse

*Subject to change

T2T SPRING 2
1. Pass Benchmark #3 panel interview prior to EDU 4001
2. Pass Benchmark #4 panel interview upon completion of EDU 4001

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Meeting Days *	Meeting Times *	Professor *
EDU 323	Foundations of Education	1	M, T, W, R (5 ½ weeks)	Noon – 2:30	Garner
EDU 462	Educational Measurement	1	M, T, W, R (5 ½ weeks)	10:30 – 11:45	Van Wagner
EDU 4001	Special Project – Fulltime supervised teaching with support seminar	1	M, T, W, R, F (10 weeks)	All day	TBA

*Subject to change

T2T CONTACT:
Dr. Sue Van Wagner, Ph.D.,  Dean
Franks School of Education
260.665.4200
vanwagners@trine.edu