Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Elementary Education
American College of Education

Program Details

Check out this online elementary education program if you have a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field but want to become an elementary teacher.

Providing a solid foundation in elementary education, this online elementary education degree is approved to lead to an initial elementary generalist teacher license in Indiana. Complete such courses as:

  • Emerging Literacy Methods for Elementary Teacher Preparation
  • Integrated Curriculum: Fine Arts, Technology, and Wellness
  • The Digital Learner
  • Science Instruction for Elementary Teacher Preparation

Completing field experiences, observations, and student teaching allows you to put your new knowledge to work in the real world.

If you choose to move on to higher education, this online elementary education degree can be counted toward the M.A. in Elementary Teaching.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

School Accreditation & Licensing

American College of Education is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Candidates may also be admitted with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and, at least, 5 years of documented professional experience
  • This program requires a criminal background check 
  • Candidates must have field-based diversity experiences and classroom access