Teaching Education Degrees in Indiana

According to the National Education Association, Indiana has a shortage of teachers in education, math and science, particularly in rural and inner-city areas. This bodes well for individuals interested in working as licensed teachers in Indiana. Below is a list of some of the state's top teaching schools and programs they may offer.

• 251 teaching programs in Indiana accredited by CAEP
• 186 CAEP-accredited Bachelor's degrees
• 23 CAEP-accredited Master's degrees in Indiana

Are there online teaching degrees in Indiana?

Yes, there are several online teaching programs at universities in Indiana, including Master of Arts programs in both elementary and secondary education, as well as an online Transition to Teaching (T2T) certificate program that can help a bachelor degree holder earn a teaching degree by completing online courses and a 10-week teaching experience. The MAT program at Ball State University is also offered 100% online.

Online Master's in Teaching degree programs in special education, adult education, educational leadership, and literacy, culture & language education are a few of the offerings at Indiana universities, as well as different online and hybrid courses.

Requirements to Teach in Indiana

To be eligible for an Indiana teacher license, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree. They must complete suicide prevention training and earn CPR/AED/Heimlich certification. The programs are typically part of the state's teacher preparation curriculum.

After completion of an approved teacher preparation program, candidates are required to take the Indiana REPA/REPA3 exam that measures knowledge and skills in child development and pedagogy. Some teacher preparation programs require taking the Indiana CORE Academic Skills Assessment that measures content knowledge in the subject(s) to be taught.

There are two levels in the Indiana tiered licensure system - Initial Practitioner and Proficient Practitioner. First-time teachers are issued a two-year, renewable Initial Practitioner License. During the Initial Practitioner phase, teachers complete a two-year mentored internship entitled Indiana Mentoring and Assessment Program. Those who successfully complete the program are issued a five-year, renewable Proficient Practitioner license. A certified teacher must submit to a federal and state background check.

Scholarships/ Financial Aid Available

The number of students who need help paying for a college education is rising. Before applying for loans, students should consider the plethora of grant and scholarship opportunities. Examples include:

Frank O'Bannon Grant - This grant consists of the Freedom of Choice Award and the Higher Education award. The grant is meant to provide Hoosier students access to attend eligible private, public, and proprietary postsecondary institutions. The FASA is used to determine financial need. Regularly assessed fees and tuition can be paid with the funds.

Kosciusko Community Foundations Scholarship - More than $457,000 in scholarships are awarded through nearly 100 available scholarship funds. The scholarships can be used for academic fees, books, and tuition. They cannot be used for room and board.

Both traditional and non-traditional students may apply. Traditional students transition to college or a technical/vocational program straight from high school. Non-traditional students take one or more years off between enrolling in higher education and high school. They are typically 23 years old or older.

Requirements to Qualify for In-State Tuition

It is challenging to obtain in-state tuition for Indiana universities. Applying before moving to Indiana, automatically disqualifies an applicant. Indiana is a Midwest Student Exchange Program member. There is a limited agreement of reciprocity with the select Midwestern States. Many restrictions apply to obtain favorable tuition rates in states that are nearby.

Every university has interpretations of the law that is unique to them. For the University of Indiana, residency classification is based on residency before the first day of classes in a semester or term. A legal resident of Indiana may not qualify for in-state tuition.

For purposes of tuition, residency is based on where taxes are paid, property ownership, and an individual's primary home. Non-resident students, believing they qualify as residents, should provide clear and convincing evidence to the Office of Admission that they resided in Indiana the 12-month period that precedes the first day of classes in the semester in which they seek the classification as quickly as possible.

List of the Best CAEP Accredited Teaching Degrees in Indiana

Anderson University

Anderson

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Generalist: Primary and Intermediate ACEI
• Bachelors in English as a New Language TESOL
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Bachelors in Foreign Language Education: Spanish ACTFL
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC

Ball State University

Muncie

CAEP

• Masters in Administration: Director of Exceptional Needs CEC
• Bachelors in Chemistry (Initial) NSTA
• Bachelors in Dual Major in Elementary Education—Special Education, Exceptional Needs CEC
• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Doctorate in ED.D in Educational Leadership: District Level Administrator (Superintendent) ELCC
• Specialist or C.A.S. in ED.S in Educational Leadership: District Level Administrator (Superintendent) ELCC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Endorsement only in English as a Second Language TESOL
• Post Bachelors in Gifted and Talented Education NAGC
• Other in Gifted and Talented Education (Initial Licensure) NAGC
• Post Bachelors in Graduate Program in Exceptional Needs: Intense Intervention CEC
• Post Bachelors in Graduate Program in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention CEC
• Bachelors in Health AAHE
• Bachelors in Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Life Science (Initial) NSTA
• Masters in M.A.E. in Educational Leadership: Building Level Administrator ELCC
• Bachelors in Mathematics NCTM
• Bachelors in Mathematics Middle Level NCTM
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Bachelors in Physics (Initial) NSTA
• Post Masters in School Psychology NASP
• Bachelors in Social Studies NCSS
• Bachelors in Teaching Major in Exceptional Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) CEC
• Bachelors in Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs, Deaf or Hard of Hearing CEC
• Bachelors in Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs, Intense Interventions CEC
• Bachelors in Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs, Mild Interventions CEC
• Bachelors in World Language ACTFL

Bethel College

Mishawaka

CAEP

• Masters in School Administration ELCC

Butler University

Indianapolis

CAEP

• Masters in Educational Administration ELCC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English as a New Language (ENL) baccalaureate/initial (minor) TESOL
• Post Bachelors in English as a New Language (ENL) post-baccalaureate/advanced (minor) TESOL
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Bachelors in Foreign Language Education ACTFL
• Bachelors in Health Education AAHE
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education NCTM
• Post Bachelors in Mild Interventions Initial Licensure P-12 CEC
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Bachelors in Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Social Studies Education NCSS
• Endorsement only in Special Education (minor) CEC

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Whiting

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary ACEI

Franklin College

Franklin

CAEP

• Bachelors in Franklin College Education Program - Elementary Education ACEI

Goshen College

Goshen

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English/Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Math Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Bachelors in Social Studies NCSS
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC
• Bachelors in TESOL (P-12) TESOL

Grace College

Winona Lake

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Bachelors in Foreign Language ACTFL
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Social Studies Education NCSS
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC

Hanover College

Hanover

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Secondary English/Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Secondary Social Studies NCSS

Huntington University

Huntington

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education & Special Education B.S. Degree (Dual Licensure) CEC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education B.S. Degree ACEI

Indiana State University

Terre Haute

CAEP

• Masters in Educational Technology AECT
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Bachelors in Math Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Masters in School Building Leadership ELCC
• Specialist or C.A.S. in School District Leadership ELCC
• Specialist or C.A.S. in School Psychology NASP
• Bachelors in Science Education NSTA
• Bachelors in Social Studies Education NCSS
• Masters in Special Education- Graduate CEC
• Bachelors in Special Education- Undergraduate CEC
• Bachelors in Technology Education ITEEA/CTTE

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education--Bloomington NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Program - Bloomington ACEI
• Endorsement only in English as a New Language - Bloomington TESOL
• Specialist or C.A.S. in School Psychology NASP
• Bachelors in Secondary English Education -- Bloomington NCTE
• Bachelors in Secondary Health Program - Bloomington AAHE
• Bachelors in Secondary Mathematics Education -- Bloomington NCTM
• Endorsement only in Undergraduate English as New Language License Addition TESOL
• Bachelors in World Languages Program - Bloomington ACTFL

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne

CAEP

• Masters in Building Level Administrator ELCC
• Bachelors in Chemistry NSTA
• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education B-5 NONlicensure NAEYC
• Bachelors in Earth/Space Sciences NSTA
• Bachelors in English as a New Language TESOL
• Bachelors in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention CEC
• Masters in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention CEC
• Bachelors in Generalist: Early Adolescence AMLE
• Bachelors in Generalist: Early and Middle Childhood ACEI
• Bachelors in Generalist: Early Childhood (Pre-K) NAEYC
• Bachelors in Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Life Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Mathematics NCTM
• Bachelors in Physics NSTA
• Bachelors in World Languages ACTFL

Indiana University East

Richmond

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Undergraduate ACEI
• Bachelors in Undergraduate Secondary English NCTE
• Bachelors in Undergraduate Secondary Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Undergraduate Secondary Social Studies NCSS

Indiana University Kokomo

Kokomo

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Secondary Social Studies Education NCSS

Indiana University Northwest

Gary

CAEP

• Masters in Educational Leadership ELCC
• 0 in Exceptional Needs: Mild Interventions CEC
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: English/Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: Mathematics NCTM
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: Science-Biology NSTA
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: Science-Chemistry NSTA
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: Science-Earth/Space NSTA
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: Social Studies NCSS
• Bachelors in Teaching all Learners--Elementary General and Special Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Teaching all Learners--Elementary General and Special Education CEC

Indiana University Purdue University - Columbus

Columbus

CAEP

• Bachelors in BSED - Elementary Education ACEI
• Endorsement only in English as a Second Language TESOL
• Endorsement only in Special Education CEC

Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis

Indianapolis

CAEP

• Bachelors in All-Grade Physical Education NASPE
• Masters in Educational Leadership ELCC
• Endorsement only in English Language Learners (ENL) TESOL
• Post Bachelors in English Language Learners (ENL) - Post Baccalaureate TESOL
• Bachelors in Secondary Mathematics Education NCTM

Indiana University South Bend

South Bend

CAEP

• Masters in Educational Leadership ELCC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Masters in Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Secondary Education - Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Secondary English/Language Arts Education NCTE
• Bachelors in Secondary Social Studies NCSS
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC
• Masters in Special Education - Master's Initial CEC
• Endorsement only in Special Education: Certificate CEC
• Endorsement only in TESOL TESOL
• Masters in TESOL TESOL

Indiana University Southeast

New Albany

CAEP

• Other in Building Level Administrator (P-12) ELCC
• Other in Computer Education ISTE
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Other in Gifted and Talented Education NAGC
• Endorsement only in Reading ILA
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: Mathematics NCTM
• Bachelors in Secondary: Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Secondary: Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Secondary: Social Studies NCSS
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion

CAEP

• Post Bachelors in Early Childhood - Transition to Teaching NAEYC
• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Masters in Exceptional Learners K-12 CEC
• Bachelors in Exceptional Needs K-12 CEC
• Bachelors in Health Education AAHE
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education—High School NCTM
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Masters in Principal Leadership Program ELCC
• Bachelors in Science Education NSTA
• Bachelors in Social Studies Education NCSS
• Bachelors in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL

Manchester University

North Manchester

CAEP

• Bachelors in English/Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC

Marian University

Indianapolis

CAEP

• Post Bachelors in Building Level Administration ELCC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Post Bachelors in Elementary Education (Post Baccalaureate) ACEI
• Post Bachelors in Exceptional Needs Mild Intervention (Post Baccalaureate) CEC
• Bachelors in Exceptional Needs-Mild Intervention CEC
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE

Oakland City University

Oakland City

CAEP

• Bachelors in B.A. Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Biology Education NSTA
• Masters in Building Level Administrator ELCC
• Doctorate in Doctor of Education in Leadership ELCC
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Bachelors in Health and PE NASPE
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Social Studies Education NCSS
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC

Purdue University

West Lafayette

CAEP

• Masters in Career & Technical Education (District Administrator: Director of Career/Technical Education) ELCC
• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs NAEYC
• Masters in Educational Leadership (Building Level Administrator) ELCC
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership (District Administrator: Superintendent) ELCC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Elementary Education and Special Education CEC
• Bachelors in Engineering/Technology Education ITEEA/CTTE
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Post Bachelors in English Language Learning TESOL
• Post Bachelors in Gifted Education (High Ability) NAGC
• Bachelors in Health AAHE
• Bachelors in Mathematics NCTM
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Bachelors in Science Education: Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space, and Physics NSTA
• Bachelors in Social Studies NCSS
• Masters in Special Education: Mild/Intense Intervention (Graduate) CEC

Purdue University Calumet

Hammond

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI

Purdue University North Central

Westville

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Elementary Education/Special Needs Dual License CEC
• Bachelors in English Teaching NCTE
• Bachelors in Secondary English Teaching NCTE
• Bachelors in Secondary Mathematics Teaching NCTM
• Bachelors in Secondary Social Studies Teaching NCSS
• Post Bachelors in Special Education Intense Licensure CEC
• Post Bachelors in Special Education Mild Licensure CEC

Qatar University

Doha

CAEP

• Bachelors in B.Ed. in Primary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in B.Ed. in Secondary Education English (ESL) Concentration TESOL
• Post Bachelors in Diploma in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Post Bachelors in Diploma in Primary Education ACEI
• Post Bachelors in Diploma in Secondary Education English Language Concentration TESOL
• Post Bachelors in Diploma in Special Education CEC
• Masters in Masters in Education Special Education CEC
• Masters in Masters in Education, Educational Leadership ELCC

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English (including speech communication) NCTE
• Bachelors in Mathematics NCTM
• Bachelors in Mild Intervention CEC
• Bachelors in Science--Life Science, Chemistry, Physical Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Social Studies NCSS
• Bachelors in World Language ACTFL

Sultan Qaboos University

Alkhodh

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in English Learning & Teaching ACTFL
• Bachelors in Math Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Science Education NSTA

Taylor University

Upland

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Generalist ACEI
• Bachelors in Exceptional Needs CEC
• Bachelors in Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Mathematics NCTM
• Bachelors in Science NSTA

Universidad De Puerto Rico De Cayey

Cayey

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: English TESOL
• Bachelors in Secondary Education: Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC

Universidad De Puerto Rico Ponce

Ponce

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI

Universidad De Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus

San Juan

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Ed. Kindergarten to Third Grade NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education - Fourth to Sixth Grade ACEI
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Bachelors in Secondary Mathematics Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Secondary Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC
• Bachelors in Teaching of English to Spanish Speakers TESOL

University of Evansville

Evansville

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in Exceptional Needs -- Mild Intervention CEC
• Bachelors in Secondary English/Language Arts Teaching NCTE

University of Guam

Mangilao

CAEP

• Masters in Administration and Supervision ELCC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Masters in Role 6 Reading Specialist ILA

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis

CAEP

• Masters in Educational Leadership (iLEAD) ELCC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English Education NCTE
• Masters in Masters of Arts in Teaching: English NCTE
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education NCTM

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO

Humacao

CAEP

• Bachelors in TESOL TESOL

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

Arecibo

CAEP

• 0 in Elementary Education Program ACEI

University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon

Bayamon

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary and Special Physical Education NASPE
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado

Utuado

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education (2007 Standards) ACEI

University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI

University of Saint Francis

Fort Wayne

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary ACEI
• Bachelors in Special Education -Mild Intervention CEC
• Post Bachelors in Special Education, Intense Intervention CEC
• Post Bachelors in Special Education, Mild Intervention CEC

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville

CAEP

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education NAEYC
• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English Teaching NCTE
• Bachelors in History NCSS
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC

University of the Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie

CAEP

• Bachelors in Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education ACEI

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso

CAEP

• Bachelors in Elementary Education ACEI
• Bachelors in English/Language Arts NCTE
• Bachelors in Foreign Language ACTFL
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Physical Education NASPE
• Specialist or C.A.S. in School Psychology NASP
• Bachelors in Science NSTA
• Bachelors in Social Studies NCSS
• Bachelors in Special Education CEC
• Endorsement only in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) TESOL

Vincennes University

Vincennes

CAEP

• Bachelors in Dual Licensure:Special Education, Mild Intervention, K-6 CEC
• 0 in Elementary Education, K-6 ACEI
• Bachelors in Mathematics Education NCTM
• Bachelors in Science Education NSTA

There are several online teaching programs at universities in Indiana, including Master of Arts programs in both elementary and secondary education, as well as an online Transition to Teaching (T2T) certificate program that can help a bachelor degree holder earn a teaching degree by completing online courses and a 10-week teaching experience. The MAT program at Ball State University is also offered 100% online.

Online Master’s in Teaching degree programs in special education, adult education, educational leadership, and literacy, culture & language education are a few of the offerings at Indiana universities, as well as different online and hybrid courses.

Bachelor’s in Education Degrees in Indiana

Anderson University’s School of Education has several options in bachelor degree teaching programs. Their teacher preparation programs can lead to licensure as elementary and secondary education teachers. They also have courses that can lead to dual certification in special education and early childhood education. AU’s bachelor degree programs offer majors in areas like music, math, language arts, social studies and physical education.

Ball State University has bachelor degree programs in elementary education and early childhood education. These programs also include concentrations in reading, science, foreign languages, English as a second language and technology to name just a few. BSU also has an elementary education/special education dual-degree program.

Franklin College offers several majors including elementary education, social science secondary education, mathematics secondary education, physical education (k-12) and English/language arts secondary education. FC also offers minors in English as a new language, French teaching secondary education and Spanish teaching secondary education. A large variety of baccalaureate teaching programs are available at Huntington University. These may include majors in elementary education, middle schools, English education, mathematics education, art education and more. These majors also offer students various areas on concentrations from which to choose. Additional bachelor degree teaching programs can be found at Goshen College and Indiana State University.

Master’s in Education Degrees in Indiana

A Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education is also offered at Ball State University. The MAT programs offer focuses on reading and literacy structure, enhanced teaching practices or early childhood education. The student can further his or her interests by choosing concentrations in gifted and talented education, middle school education, educational technology or autism. Huntington University has a Master of Education program that includes on-campus and online courses. This program includes extensive classroom experiences and internships. Other colleges offering teaching master degree programs include Indiana State University and Indiana Wesleyan University.

Indiana Teacher Certification & Specializations

In addition to completing teacher preparation programs, aspiring teachers must pass suicide prevention training, CPR certification and the Indiana CORE Assessments for Education Licensure program. Ball State University, in collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College, has a program where students with associate degrees can transfer their credits towards certification as elementary or secondary education teachers.

A certification in teaching English learners (ELs) can be obtained with any major at Huntington University. Indiana Wesleyan University offers a teacher leadership endorsement program, an education specialist post-master’s degree and several certificate programs.