Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education
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TOTAL COST
$6,100*
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NEXT START DATE
Apr 07, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
14 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
18
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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
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Total Cost Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education |
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Total Tuition 18 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$4,230 |
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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 |
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Total Program Cost |
$6,100* |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
The Transition to Teaching (T2T) program in Secondary Education prepares candidates to meet the changing needs of today’s grade 5-12 adolescent students. Candidates learn how to structure core content classes, utilize best practices, incorporate digital tools into the learning environment, and differentiate instruction for diverse learners. The graduate certificate program leads to an initial secondary teacher license in Indiana. Students who do not reside in Indiana should determine requirements for applying the Indiana initial license for teacher licensure in their state of residence. All courses in this program can be applied to a Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching at ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ.
Program Outcomes
- Design and deliver instruction that is responsive to student diversity and differences and promotes high achievement for all students.Â
- Apply standards-based, data-driven decision making and integrated differentiated instruction using appropriate technologies and tools to improve the achievement of all students.Â
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of assessment and use assessment results to inform instructional decision making.Â
- Establish well-organized, positively managed, and safe learning environments, and analyze their impact on instructional effectiveness and student achievement.Â
- Use knowledge of scientifically based research to plan and deliver instruction in content areas, including reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, fine arts, health, wellness, and physical education, for the purpose of improving the achievement of all students.Â
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 |
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EDTT5031 |
Orientation to Secondary Teaching |
1 Semester Credits |
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EDTT5313 |
Instructional Practice and Delivery |
3 Semester Credits |
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EDTT5333 |
Content Specific Methodology |
3 Semester Credits |
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EDTT5353 |
Adolescent Development and Learning Process |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5313 |
Literacy in the Content Areas |
3 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
Our real-world coursework is taught by experienced faculty.