Transition to Teaching, Restricted Licensure Certificate Program

This program is for candidates who have a degree in specific content knowledge and seek to become a teacher.

Preliminary Steps

• Complete an MNU online application submitting all necessary documents. You will have two options should you meet the required qualifications: Non degree Restricted Licensure Certificate Program (Transition to Teaching, T2T) or Master of Education in Secondary Education.

Must Meet the Following Requirements:

• A 2.75 minimum GPA is required in the most recent 60 credit hours of college coursework. Must hold a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in the content area or with equivalent coursework in the area for which the restricted license is sought.
• Locate a teaching position in your bachelor’s degree content area by contacting local schools directly, or visiting www.kansasteachingjobs.com.
• Must be hired under contract to teach at least half-time if the specific content area. Employment as a substitute teacher will not qualify you for acceptance into the program.
• Take the Praxis exam for your content area. A passing score is required before receiving a Kansas Restricted teaching license. To register, go to www.ets.org/praxis Preparation materials are available on the Praxis website.
• After contracted employment is secured with an accredited Kansas public or private school in the subject area you qualify for, contact our office with details of your employment.
• Apply for the KSDE Restricted license and complete fingerprinting.
• Admission to the program can only be granted after completion of these necessary Transition to Teaching requirements.

Program Policies:

1. A candidate will not be issued a restricted teaching license by KSDE until the content area assessment test has been passed. If hired as a teacher of record in a state accredited public or private school in Kansas, a candidate may enroll in the introductory course, but may not take further courses until the restricted license is issued. All candidates hired and planning to enter the program must have all requirements met (qualifying coursework, 2.75 GPA, score report for passing Praxis test) and on file with MNU Licensure Office at least two weeks prior to the start of semester classes.
2. In order to continue with coursework the second year, the candidate’s contract must be renewed or he/she is hired with a different state accredited public or private school in Kansas. Further, the candidate must have made appropriate progress toward completion of the Plan of Study as defined by the following.
   • Attain at least a 3.00 GPA in those courses on the Plan of Study including a grade of “B-” or higher in all courses and an acceptable grade posted before the candidate can begin the next semester.
   • Candidates must take the coursework during the semester indicated on the Plan of Study. Any exceptions require approval from the Program Coordinator.
   • Candidates must continue to work closely with assigned on-site mentors
   • Candidates must continue to collaborate with MNU University Supervisors regarding academic and non-academic professional practices.

If appropriate progress is not made, a restricted license will not be reissued and additional T2T courses may not be completed.

To Complete the Program

• You will attend an orientation through Zoom to discuss program features including your Degree Completion Plan (DCP). Remember your DCP is a contract between the state of Kansas, your employing school, and MNU. Deviation from the DCP is prohibited and may result in disqualification from the program.
• Work closely with your on-site Mentor (appointed by your employing school) and the MNU Supervisor. The MNU Supervisor will evaluate your teaching a minimum of twice each semester. Please monitor MNU email for communication with your MNU Supervisor.
• Maintain Continual Progress in your program as identified in the Graduate School policies, KSDE regulations, and MNU Professional Teacher Education Program Policies. For all T2T students a 3.0 minimum GPA is required and no grade lower than a B-.
• After successful completion of the two-year program, teacher work sample, and all licensure tests (content and pedagogy), candidates may apply for full licensure through KSDE. KSDE will issue the license that you are eligible for - either an Initial License or a Professional License. They will make that determination based on whether you held a restricted license for a full two years and were in the same district for the full two years. If that is the case, you will receive a Professional License because you would have been mentored for a full two years while in the program. If you receive an Initial License, then you will need to complete the mentoring requirement with your district during the next school year.