Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Elementary Education
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TOTAL COST
$8,086*
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NEXT START DATE
Aug 18, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
17 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
24
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This program is designed for those who want to be elementary teachers but have bachelor’s degrees in non-education fields. By building a solid foundation in elementary education, it will prepare you for a career of working with young learners 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 is approved as an alternative pathway to lead to an initial elementary generalist teacher license in 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 $10,000. We also award over $1.2M 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 85% 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 Elementary Education |
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Total Tuition 24 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$5,640 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1000 Student Teaching Fee (1 Courses X $1,000 per Course) $1296 Technology and Library Fee (24 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit) |
$2,446 |
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Total Program Cost |
$8,086* |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
The Transition to Teaching (T2T) program in Elementary Education prepares candidates to manage K-6 classrooms and meet the needs of elementary students. Candidates research best practices and ways to guide their students toward success. Candidates master the foundations of literacy, learn how to integrate digital technology into their instruction, and enter the classroom with student teaching experience. The graduate certificate program leads to an initial elementary generalist 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 Elementary Teaching at Ƶ.
Program Outcomes
- Design and deliver integrated, differentiated instruction that is responsive to student differences and fosters cultural competence in various environments. (AO3)
- Apply standards-based, data-driven decision making, and integrated differentiated instruction using appropriate technologies and tools to improve the achievement of all students. (AO4)
- Use assessment results to inform instructional decision-making. (AO1)
- 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)
- Engage in continuous professional growth, intellectual development, inquiry, and research reflective of educational needs and goals within a changing national and international society. (AO5)
- 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)
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
August 18, 2025 Term
Aug 15, 2025
Application Due
Aug 15, 2025
Payment Due
Aug 18, 2025
Term Start
Aug 22, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Sep 21, 2025
Term End
November 10, 2025 Term
January 12, 2026 Term
April 13, 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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EDTT5021 |
Orientation to Elementary Teaching |
1 Semester Credits |
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SCI5083 |
Science Instruction for Elementary Teacher Preparation |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5043 |
Emerging Literacy Methods for Elementary Teacher Preparation |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5063 |
Developing Literacy Methods: Integrating Skills in Elementary Teacher Prep |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5113 |
Social Studies and Language Arts for Elementary Teacher Preparation |
3 Semester Credits |
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MATH5073 |
Mathematics Instruction for Elementary Teacher Preparation |
3 Semester Credits |
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EDTT5363 |
Integrated Curriculum: Fine Arts, Technology, and Wellness |
3 Semester Credits |
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