Relay Indianapolis is an approved Transition to Teaching provider in the state of Indiana, and graduate students who meet the state eligibility requirements can pursue certification in one of the following areas:
- Elementary (Grades K-6)
- Secondary Mathematics (Grades 5-12)
- Secondary English Language Arts (Grades 5-12)
- Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5-12)
- Secondary Science (Grades 5-12)
Graduate students who meet the necessary state eligibility requirements will be able to apply for a Transition to Teaching Permit and (after completing necessary graduate coursework) a Practitioner’s License. See the Relay Indianapolis Certification Guides for more on certification guidelines and deadlines.)
To be eligible for acceptance to Relay Indianapolis and to pursue licensure in the state of Indiana:
- Elementary applicants must meet one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
- Secondary applicants must meet one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
- Graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
If you are required to pass a state content exam to demonstrate content knowledge, you must do so by or before July 1, 2021 in order to be enrolled with Relay Indiana in the 2021-22 Academic year. You can also find resources here for registering and preparing for a content exam as a requirement for program admissions.
See the table below for specific degree requirements per licensure area.
|
Certification Area |
Degree/Testing Requirements Upon Entry |
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(IN) Elementary (Grades K-6) |
A major in any area (see above for accreditation and grade point average guidelines) |
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(IN) Secondary Mathematics (Grades 5-12) |
A major in mathematics; OR A major in a mathematics-related subject; OR Passing the math content exam by no later than July 1st |
|
(IN) Secondary English (Grades 5-12) |
A major in English; OR A major in an English-related subject; OR Passing the English Language Arts content exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Science (Grades 5-12): Chemistry |
A major in chemistry; OR Passing the chemistry content exam by no later July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Science (Grades 5-12): Earth/Space Science |
A major in a field of Earth/space science; OR Passing the Earth/space science content exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Science (Grades 5-12): Physical Science |
A major in a field of physical science; OR Passing the physical science content exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Science (Grades 5-12): Physics |
A major in physics; OR Passing the physics content exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Science (Grades 5-12): Life Science |
A major in a field of life science; OR Passing the life science content exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5-12): Economics |
A major in economics; OR Passing the economics content exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5-12): Geographical Perspectives |
A major in a field of geography; OR Passing the geography perspectives exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5-12): Government and Citizenship |
A major in government or political science; OR Passing the government/citizenship exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5-12): Historical Perspectives |
A major in history; OR Passing the historical perspectives exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5-12): Psychology |
A major in psychology; OR Passing the psychology exam by no later than July 1st |
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(IN) Secondary Social Studies (Grades 5-12): Sociology |
A major in sociology; OR Passing the sociology exam by no later than July 1st |