Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education Certificate

Certificate Description

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 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 American College of Education.

Certificate Outcomes

1. Design and deliver integrated, differentiated instruction that is responsive to student differences and fosters cultural competence in various environments. (AO3)
2. Apply standards-based, data-driven decision making, and integrated differentiated instruction using appropriate technologies and tools to improve the achievement of all students. (AO4)
3. Use assessment results to inform instructional decision-making. (AO1)
4. Collaborate with others to establish a well-organized, positive learning environment which supports the development of leadership skills, improves student achievement, and maintains high ethical teaching standards.(AO2)
5. Engage in continuous professional growth, intellectual development, inquiry, and research reflective of educational needs and goals within a changing national and international society. (AO5)
6. Use knowledge of scientifically based research, developmental knowledge, and educational theory to plan and deliver instruction in content areas, including reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, health, wellness, and physical education, for improving the achievement of all students. (AO1)

Mission Statement

The mission of the Transition to Teaching certificate in Secondary Education is to prepare students to teach in the secondary classroom settings using effective curriculum design, instructional methods, assessment and classroom management strategies.