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Indiana Teacher Certification
Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a teacher in Indiana. No semesters and no campus visits — just a clear path from where you are today to an Indiana classroom of your own.
Indiana
$1,900Standard Program Cost
Online
Self-paced
Competency-based
1
Study
Pass the required subject-area and PTK exams provided by American Board.
2
Additional Requirements
Complete additional state requirements such as CPR training.
3
Teach
Begin teaching in an Indiana school.
4
Complete
Complete American Board’s Clinical Experience.
Elementary (1-6)
The elementary certification program covers core subjects for our youngest learners including English language arts, history, math, and science.
Biology (9-12)
The biology certification program covers scientific investigation, cell biology and microbiology, molecular biology, and more.
Chemistry (9-12)
The chemistry certification program covers atomic structure, periodicity, and matter; reactions and reactivity, and more.
English Language Arts (5-12)
The English language arts certification program covers comprehension of texts, oral and written language skills, and more.
General Science (5-12)
The general science certification program covers scientific investigation, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics.
History (5-12)
The history certification program covers both U.S. and world history including topics such as classical civilizations and the establishment and growth of a republic.
Math (5-12)
The mathematics certification program covers domains including algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and calculus.
Physics (9-12)
The physics certification program includes classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and more.
“I chose American Board’s teacher certification program for its flexibility and affordability. The self-paced online courses allowed me to balance my studies with my job, and the comprehensive curriculum prepared me for the classroom. The program truly equipped me with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in my teaching career!”
Brooks Hill, American Board Graduate
How to Get Your Indiana Teaching License
Step 1
Enroll in American Board’s online teacher certification program.
Step 2
Prepare for and pass American Board’s required Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) and subject area exams.
Step 3
Hold a CPR certificate.
Step 4
Attend Youth Suicide Awareness Training.
Step 5
Receive American Board’s Classroom Ready Certificate and secure a job in the appropriate content area(s) in an Indiana public school.
Step 6
Apply to the Indiana Department of Education for an ABCTE Permit. This permit is valid for the completion of the two-semester Clinical Experience.
Step 7
Begin teaching and complete American Board’s Clinical Experience.
How to Upgrade to an Indiana Professional Educator License
Step 1
Pass Indiana’s required content licensure test.
Step 2
Upon completion of American Board’s Clinical Experience, apply for a Professional Educator License.
What is American Board’s Clinical Experience?
American Board’s Clinical Experience is a year-long program where new teachers are monitored and evaluated to provide feedback on their teaching skills and style while helping them adjust to leading the classroom. The clinical experience requires the individual to be the teacher of record.
Is American Board’s Clinical Experience required?
Yes! In order to receive your Professional Certificate from American Board and upgrade to your Indiana Professional Educator License, you must complete American Board’s Clinical Experience.
Where can I find more information about Indiana teaching requirements?
For more information on state teaching requirements and how to apply for your license, visit the Indiana Department of Education website.
Ready to get started?
Choose your state and subject, enroll online in minutes, and start studying the same day — or try the free one-week trial first to see how the program works.