Welcome to the ST-to-T Program
- The 2011-2012 cohort is complete; application may be made to 2012-2013 program.
- Robert Noyce Scholarship Program application deadline:
Is This Program Right for You?
The Indiana University Secondary Transition to Teaching program seeks to prepare highly qualified beginning middle and high school teachers. Successful ST-to-T candidates demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for becoming educators who will meet the challenges of tomorrow and who are, without question, dedicated to the success of all students. The most inspiring teachers are those who are as passionate about their calling as they are knowledgeable about their content. If this describes you, you may want to consider becoming an applicant for this innovative program.
The ST-to-T program is small and has an individual focus within a cohort-based program; consequently, enrollment is limited. Candidates for the 2012-2013 cohort will be identified based on assessment of all the elements of their application.
Program Description
The ST-to-T program is for those individuals who have already earned a baccalaureate degree in a subject area and who are interested in becoming secondary (middle school, junior high or high school) teachers in one of these specific subject areas: science, mathematics, social studies, English, journalism, or foreign language. The program is designed to develop, support and promote thoughtful, innovative practices and reflective teaching in secondary schools. Candidates are expected to earn their secondary teaching license in one academic year, plus the preceding summer session.
If you do not have a baccalaureate degree in English, journalism, a foreign (world) language (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish), mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, earth/space science, or physics), or social studies (history, geography, economics, political science, psychology or sociology), you will need to speak with an academic advisor in the School of Education to discuss the possibility of creating an equivalent major in one of the identified content areas.
Program Overview
A new ST-to-T group begins each June and is expected to complete program requirements by the end of the following spring semester. ST-to-T participants take the majority of their coursework together and will work with mentor teachers in secondary classrooms two days each week for the majority of the fall semester. The 10-week student teaching experience is scheduled for the spring semester and during that time participants work in schools five days a week. It may also be possible to substitute teach following the completion of the student teaching experience in the spring.
Program Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of the 2011-2012 program is approximately $11,200 for in-state students and $24,200 for non-resident students. This estimate includes tuition for the coursework and additional fees specific to the program such as those associated with the field experiences. The schedule of fees, as well as cost estimates for books, supplies, and living expenses, can be found by contacting the Office of the Bursar at (812) 855-2636.
Financial aid (loans and work study) information is available through the Office of Student Financial Assistance. All questions should be directed to the financial aid office. They can be reached at (812) 855-0321, by email at rsvposfa@indiana.edu, or by checking their website: www.indiana.edu/~sfa/. Eligibility for financial assistance is based on completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form: www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Students who anticipate a need for some form of financial aid should file the FAFSA at least 90 days before their program begins. Note that financial aid is not the same for certification only as for certification plus master's degree.
Candidates in the areas of math or science are encouraged to investigate the Robert Noyce Scholarship program. Dr. Diana Lambdin is the contact for math majors and Dr. Bob Sherwood coordinates the program for science majors.