Troops to Teachers

From Uniform to Classroom. Your military experience often articulates nicely into the classroom. If you feel the calling to teach, JIU can make your dream a reality.

We support the Troops to Teachers Program as an accredited educational provider. Our exceptional School of Education offers a variety of graduate degree programs and licensure for armed forces to advance their careers as K-12 teachers. All of our master’s degrees in K-12 education and administration have been approved by the State of Colorado to prepare teachers and principals. Furthermore, Colorado has signed the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, which facilitates educators’ movement among states and jurisdictions. Troops to Teachers (TTT) was established in 1994 as a Department of Defense program to assist and encourage military personnel to transition to second careers as teachers. Click here for more information on this exciting program.

In addition, JIU also supports the Spouses to Teachers Program, giving spouses of our military members a quality education to transition their own careers into K-12 education.