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Adult Programs

Transition to Teaching

Licensure Preparation

A Program for College Graduates who want to Become Teachers

Our regionally recognized Transition to Teaching program is for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are interested in obtaining their initial secondary or elementary teaching license. We have two versions of the program: daytime in-person coursework with traditional field placements, or an online program for working adults, especially geared toward those already working in schools.

Whether in person or online, all of our programs offer the following:

Professors with P-12 teaching experience
Individualized faculty advising and mentorship
Coursework that integrates the most recent research on students, schools, and learning
An asset-based approach to students’ diverse backgrounds and abilities

Already teaching on an emergency permit? Check out our online program for working teachers.

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Pursue One of Our Teaching Certificate Programs

The Transition to Teaching program offers an in person or fully online program with certification in elementary (K-6) or secondary (5-12) education in twelve different content areas:

Elementary or Secondary Education Online

Elementary Education (in person)

Secondary Education (in person)

5-12 certification available in American Sign Language, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (biology), Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Music, Physical Education, Theater, or Visual Art.

Alumni Discount

Goshen College offers a 10% discount on tuition for post-baccalaureate programs to students that have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree from Goshen College. Learn more at goshen.edu/discount

HEAR FROM AN ALUM

What's unique about Goshen College's Transition to Teaching program? Hear an alum reflect on her experience.

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Transition to Teaching Faculty