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Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education

  • TOTAL COST

    $6,100*
  • NEXT START DATE

    Apr 07, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    14 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    18

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Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education

This Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education program is designed for those who want to be teachers but have bachelor’s degrees in non-education fields. By building a solid foundation in secondary education, it will prepare you for a career in teaching at the secondary level and equip you with the latest, research-based instructional strategies covering everything from artificial intelligence to differentiated support. This program can lead to initial teaching licensure.

We offer a special Educator Grant for new students who enroll in this program. Visit the Grants and Scholarships page to learn how you can reduce your tuition.

State-Approved

This program has been approved as an alternative pathway to meet the initial teacher licensure requirements in the state of Indiana.


Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education

Total Tuition

18 semester credits x $235 per credit

$4,230

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1000 Student Teaching Fee
(1 Courses X $1,000 per Course)
$720 Technology and Library Fee
(18 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$1,870

Total Program Cost

$6,100*

Find a plan that fits your budget.


Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

April 07, 2025 Term

Apr 04, 2025

Payment Due

Apr 04, 2025

Application Due

Apr 07, 2025

Term Start

Apr 11, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

May 11, 2025

Term End

August 18, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

DL5013

Engaging Diverse Learners in Digital Environments

3 Semester Credits

EDTT5031

Orientation to Secondary Teaching

1 Semester Credits

EDTT5313

Instructional Practice and Delivery

3 Semester Credits

EDTT5333

Content Specific Methodology

3 Semester Credits

EDTT5353

Adolescent Development and Learning Process

3 Semester Credits

LIT5313

Literacy in the Content Areas

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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