Launching Fall 2025 | 100% Online | Designed for Working Professionals
Turn Your Classroom Experience into a Teaching Career
Marian University proudly introduces the Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a groundbreaking pathway to earning a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Educational Studies with a Specialization in Elementary Education.
Why Choose This Program?
- Flexible & 100% Online: Stay in your current school role while earning your degree entirely online.
- Designed for Adults in the Classroom: Use your current K–6 school experience to fulfill required clinical hours—no need for additional unpaid placements.
- Accelerated Path to Licensure: Already have an associate’s degree or equivalent? Graduate in as little as two years and meet all State of Indiana licensure requirements.
- Train with Experts: Learn from nationally recognized faculty from the Fred S. Klipsch Educators College, a leader in teacher preparation.
- Support Your School: Your district can grow talent from within helping combat the statewide teacher shortage while building your career.
Who Should Apply?
- Classroom assistants, paraprofessionals, or other non-licensed school staff working in K–6
- Individuals with prior college credit or an associate’s degree
- Passionate educators ready to make a lasting impact on young learners
Start Your Journey Today
Program Starts: Fall 2025
Format: 100% Online
Completion Time: ~2 years (with qualifying credits)
Ready to Apply?
- Visit marian.edu/applynow
- Select "Marian University Online" under "Bachelor Degree Applications"
- Choose “Applied Educational Studies - BA with Specialization in Elementary Education”
Questions?
Contact Program Director Jacob Tandy, Ph.D. at jtandy@marian.edu
Prepare. Inspire. Teach.
Become the educator your classroom already knows you can be—with Marian University.