OPTIONS FOR SECONDARY LICENSURE IF HOLD BACHELOR’S DEGREE

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Restricted License Options

Requirements:

1. Completion of an undergraduate (bachelor's degree or higher) or graduate degree in the content area or with equivalent coursework in the area for which the restricted license is sought.
2. 2.50 cumulative GPA to qualify. Graduate School also requires 2.50 GPA on last 60 hours of coursework.
3. The program is only for secondary areas -- it does not include elementary education
4. Must be able to qualify for full licensure in the content area in not more than three years.
5. Must pass the content test by the end of the first year of teaching.
6. The applicant has made appropriate progress each year towards completion of the plan to qualify for full licensure.
7. Must attain 2.50 GPA each year in those courses specified in the plan for full licensure.

A. Transition to Teaching - Graduate Program (T2T GRAD)

• can be employed by any school district in Kansas
• have not completed a substantial portion of a teacher education program
• If have a major in a content area, do not need additional content coursework. If in another related area, must meet our approved program.
• 26 hours of specific graduate level on-line courses delivered in a rotation over a 2 year period. Includes 4 credit hours of practicum.

B. Transition to Teaching - Traditional Program (T2T TRAD)

• can be employed by any school district in Kansas
• completion of FHSU's professional studies courses delivered "alternatively"
• undergraduate coursework
• If have a major in a content area, do not need additional content coursework.  If in another related area, must meet our approved program.
• can complete program in less than 3 years
• maximum of 6 credit hours of practicum required in lieu of 12 hours student teaching (may be less if complete the program sooner)
• typically chosen by candidates who already have a Master's degree or have taken some educational classes already.