TRANSITION TO TEACHING

About Transition to Teaching

Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Transition to Teaching is an alternative route to receiving a teaching license. This program provides people who currently possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and are already skilled in their specialty the opportunity to make a smooth, efficient transition to the education profession.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of the following for consideration:

• Attend information session
• CCSJ acceptance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3.0 G.P.A. or 2.5 G.P.A. w/ five years experience related to degree major
• Pass Praxis I
• Transcript review
• Pass interview process
• Limited Criminal History Clearance
• Current resume
• Two letters of recommendation

Program Overview

Required Pre-Course Activities:

• Eight (8) hour orientation seminar
• Required reading assignments and discussions (3 books)

Course Requirements:

• 18 credit hours for Secondary Education
• 24 credit hours for Elementary Education
• Two-credit hour courses
• Three Saturdays per course
• Courses are scheduled in conjunction with field and clinical experience
• Maintain a 3.0 G.P.A.
• Maintain professional knowledge, skills, and disposition

Student Teaching Requirements:

• Twelve (12) Weeks
• Current documents (Refer to Education Handbook)
• Successful completion of
  • Required courses
  • Praxis II
  • Reading Specialist (Elementary)
  • Electronic Professional Portfolio

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