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Graduate Certificate, Online

Transition to Teaching

Licensure Preparation

A Program for College Graduates who want to Become Teachers

Our nationally accredited Transition to Teaching program is for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are interested in obtaining their initial secondary or elementary teaching license. All coursework is remote and uses a mix of independent work and cohort Zoom meetings to give you flexibility and dynamic interactions with your colleagues and professors. At the end of this program, you have the option of adding 13 additional credit hours for a second license in Teaching English Learners and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).

Whether in elementary or secondary education, all of our programs offer the following:

Professors with P-12 teaching experience
Individualized faculty advising and mentorship
Coursework that integrates the most recent research on students, schools, and learning
An asset-based approach to students’ diverse backgrounds and abilities
The ability to carry out all field work in your current context (if already working in a school)
State and national recognition and accreditation

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Cost and Financing

The adult and continuing studies rate for 2024-25 is $525 per credit hour.

To assist with payment, check out these resources:

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6) Course Plan

FALL

Introduction to Teaching (2 credits): First seven weeks, synchronous Zoom
Psychology of Learning (2 credits): Second seven weeks, synchronous Zoom

SPRING

Elementary Methods and Environments (4 credits): Full semester, synchronous Zoom

SUMMER

Introduction to Special Education (3 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines
Elementary Math Methods (2 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines

FALL

Developmental Literacy (3 credits): First seven weeks, synchronous Zoom
Literacy: Diagnosis and Assessment (3 credits): Second seven weeks, synchronous Zoom

SPRING

Capstone Teaching (4-5 credits): Minimum ten weeks full-time teaching plus capstone projects; no synchronous meeting times

Secondary Education (5-12) Course Plan

FALL

Introduction to Teaching (2 credits): First seven weeks, synchronous Zoom
Psychology of Learning (2 credits): Second seven weeks, synchronous Zoom

SPRING

Curriculum and Instruction I (3 credits): Full semester, synchronous Zoom

SUMMER

Introduction to Special Education (3 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines
Curriculum and Instruction II (3 credits): Seven weeks, asynchronous with weekly deadlines

FALL

Capstone Teaching (4-5 credits): Minimum ten weeks full-time teaching plus capstone projects; no synchronous meeting times

HEAR FROM AN ALUM

What's unique about Goshen College's Transition to Teaching program? Hear an alum reflect on her experience.

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How to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept transfer credits? Yes, we will accept up to two courses from an accredited institution if they were passed with a C or better and map onto courses in our program.

Can I apply if I’m teaching out of state? Yes. Prior to enrolling, we will work with you to confirm that you will be able to transfer our Indiana license to your state. At completion, we’ll guide you through the license transfer process.

Does my teaching count for coursework? Generally no. We need to address state standards through credited coursework. During the final capstone teaching, we do reduce the required credits by one for those teaching in their own classrooms.

Transition to Teaching Faculty

Steve Thalheimer

Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Education

(574) 535-7660 (Call)