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Teacher Education and Licensure

Ready to begin your professional teaching career? The Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) is the authoritative source for teacher education and licensure compliance. Use the resources below to learn more about the path to licensure.

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Passionate about becoming a teacher?

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) at Purdue University encompasses all policies, procedures, and components necessary in developing tomorrow’s educators. Purdue’s Teacher Education Program prepares and supports future teachers by implementing a comprehensive and research-based curriculum developed and taught by exceptional faculty and clinicians, working to build lasting relationships with Academic Advisors to better develop and apply individual plans for success, and collaborating with the Office of Clinical Practice (OCP) to arrange multiple field experiences in diverse communities and school-based settings. Once admitted to TEP, the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) Licensing Advisors/Officers will continuously monitor your progress to assist in your academic growth and eventual professional credentialing. Teacher Education Program completers are confident in their delivery of content and pedagogical knowledge and in their ability to demonstrate instructional skills that are adaptable to the diverse needs of all learners.

Licensure Programs

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Undergraduate Licensure Programs

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Graduate Licensure Programs

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Testing Requirements

Licensure Requirements

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Indiana Licensure

Out of State Licensure

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Corresponding Indiana License by Program

Purdue University’s College of Education offers numerous and diversified Teacher Education Programs that result in eligibility for an Indiana Professional Educator’s License, including program options in both Instruction and Administration.

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Current Educators

The Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) functions as your licensing officer, advisor, liaison, and advocate between Purdue University, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), and other state and international licensure boards and agencies for the length of your career.

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