Education Minor

Hamline University has been serving the needs of new teachers since the 1850s. As we progress through our 150th year and beyond, this legacy continues as we work to prepare teachers who can meet the demands of teaching.

The School of Education's goal is to help students develop a reflective teaching practice in urban, multicultural contexts. With these skills, future teachers can:

     1. Promote equity in schools and society
     2. Build communities of teachers and learners
     3. Construct knowledge 
     4. Practice thoughtful inquiry and reflection

Hamline believes that teachers educated in this context are better prepared to teach in a variety of settings. In this way, the education program serves as a bridge to teaching in urban, rural, suburban, and international educational environments. Students gain experience placed in several different urban school settings where they develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to effective teaching.

    
Education minor with teaching license

Students interested in earning a teaching license pursue an education minor and complete the required courses associated with their license. Elementary, secondary, and K-12 licenses are available.  

Course catalog: education minor with teaching license

Admission to Teacher Education Program

An undergraduate student must satisfy the following criteria to be admitted to the teacher education program:

1. Satisfactory completion of EDU 3150: Schools and Society and EDU 3250: Educational Psychology with an average grade point of 2.50 or above
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.50 at the time of application to the teacher education program
3. Completion of the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)
4. Approval of the education faculty

A student whose application for admission is denied may either reapply when grades have improved or petition the faculty of the education department to reconsider their decision. If admission is again denied, the student has the right to appeal to the Academic Affairs Committee.

Admission to Student Teaching

Application for admission to student teaching must be made at the beginning of the term preceding student teaching. Students should complete the application process during a student teaching intake meeting as scheduled by the education department. Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Admission to the teacher education program
2. Senior standing at time of student teaching 
3. Recommendation from the student's major department
4. Completion of major (5-12, 9-12, and K-12 candidates), completion of major and specialty area (K-6 and 5-8 specialty), and completion of all education coursework 
5. Major GPA and education GPA of 3.0 or above
6. Specialty area GPA of 3.0 or above and
7. Have the approval of the education faculty

A student whose application for student teaching is denied may either reapply when all criteria are satisfactorily met or petition the faculty of the education department to reconsider their decision. If admission is again denied, the student has the right to appeal to the Academic Affairs Committee.

State of Minnesota licensure examination requirements

Praxis I: Pre-Professional Practice Skills Test (PPST) 

All candidates for licensure must successfully complete the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in reading, writing, and math. All students are expected to take this exam as sophomores prior to application for admission to the teacher education program. Completion of the PPST exam is required before formal admission into the teacher education program can be granted. Taking the PPST during the sophomore year ensures the opportunity to retake all or portions of the exam before applying for a license. No student will be recommended for licensure without passing this exam

Praxis II: Principals of Learning and Teaching Test

All candidates who are applying for a first-time Minnesota Teaching license must complete the Praxis II Principals of Learning and Teaching test and Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests.

Information regarding the praxis testing required for initial licensure in Minnesota can be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Education. Information regarding registration procedures, fees, and exam dates can also be obtained from the School of Education or from the ETS/Praxis web page at www.ets.org/praxis.
       

Education minor without teaching license

Students wishing to declare an education minor without receiving a teaching license must complete three required courses plus 8 additional credits chosen in consultation with an Education Advisor.

Course catalog: education minor without teaching license