Ivy Tech Community College – English Transfer Pathway

Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education (English Licensure)

Students who complete an eligible associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College can transfer credit hours toward Butler University’s Middle/Secondary Education – English teacher preparation program. This pathway leads to licensure to teach English/Language Arts in grades 5–12.

What This Agreement Covers

This transfer pathway supports Ivy Tech students—especially those completing English, Liberal Arts, Education, or General Studies degrees—who want to become middle or high school English teachers.

The degree prepares students in:

  • Literature and writing
  • Adolescent literacy
  • Secondary classroom instruction
  • Curriculum, assessment, and inclusion
  • Field experiences leading to full-time student teaching

Students enter with junior standing and typically complete the remaining requirements at Butler in two years of full-time study.

What’s Fulfilled Through Your Ivy Tech Degree

Per the agreement, Ivy Tech coursework typically fulfills:

  • First-Year Seminar (FYS 101 & FYS 102 equivalents)
  • Analytic Reasoning (AR)
  • Natural World (NW – lab science)
  • Perspectives in the Creative Arts (PCA)
  • Global & Historical Studies (GHS – two courses)
  • Foreign language (6–8 credits)

It also includes English and education-related coursework/electives aligned to the pathway (ex: intro literature + survey areas + education courses).

What Courses Will I Take at Butler?

At Butler, you’ll complete the remaining coursework for the Middle Secondary Education major + English concentration, including:

  • Upper-division education coursework and required field experiences
  • Upper-division English/concentration coursework
  • Student teaching requirements and final program milestones

Licensure Requirements

To earn licensure in English/Language Arts (grades 5–12), you must complete:

  • Passing scores on Indiana English content exam(s)
  • Passing score on the pedagogy licensure exam
  • CASA or approved basic skills alternative
  • Criminal history background check
  • CPR/AED certification
  • State-required suicide prevention training
  • All required field placements
  • Full-time student teaching semester
  • Minimum GPA standards required by the College of Education

Your advising team will guide you through all state licensure steps.

Next Steps

  • Apply to Butler – Select Middle/Secondary Education – English.
  • Send your Ivy Tech transcripts – Request an official evaluation.
  • Meet with a COE advisor – Review transfer credits and map your remaining coursework.
  • Explore financial options – Including Outside Scholarships.

Estimated Program Cost

The Middle/Secondary Education program is billed per credit hour, with final cost determined by transferred credits and your pace of completion. For current tuition and fee information—and to estimate your remaining investment—please consult Butler’s Tuition & Fees resources or contact Financial Aid.

Why Butler?

  • Strong preparation for teaching reading, writing, and literature
  • Emphasis on inclusive and culturally relevant instruction
  • Deep partnerships with Indiana schools for field placements
  • Expert faculty in English Education
  • High licensure exam pass rates and strong job placement

Questions?

Email GoButler@butler.edu and we’ll help you plan your transfer pathway.