Transition to Teach Program
The T2T program provides a direct route for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who desire to teach in elementary and secondary settings.
Transition to Teach Program Requirements
- GRE score of at least 301 based on Verbal and Quantitative (test must have been taken after 8/1/11)
- Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators
- ACT composite score of 24 (based on Math, Reading, Grammar and Science)
- SAT score of 1170 based on Evidence-based Reading and Writing and Math
- Baccalaureate degree:
- GPA: 3.0/4.0 in the subject area for which they are seeking licensure: OR
- GPA 2.5/4.0 scale and five years of professional experience in the subject area; OR
- Degree in subject area and successfully passed the state approved content area examination
- Graduate degree in the subject area/related field
- Agriculture
- Chemistry
- Business
- Mathematics
- Engineering and/or Technology
- Physics
- English
- Biology/Life Science
- Fine Arts (music, theater, visual arts)
- Economics
- Health
- Geography
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Political Science
- World Language (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish)
For information on the PRAXIS content exams, please visit https://www.ets.org/praxis/site.html
Expand the Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas (Secondary Education) to learn more about the specific content area test for your discipline
Transition to Teach Plans of Study
Secondary Education
If you are ready to change your career path and become a secondary education teacher, Purdue University Northwest’s Transition to Teaching (T2T) License Program is your stepping stone into the classroom.
Elementary Education
If you’re a professional ready to become an elementary teacher, Purdue University Northwest’s Transition to Teaching (T2T) License Program is your pathway into the classroom, equipping you with the skills and credentials to inspire the next generation.
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