Additional Licensure Programs

Did You Know?

With more than a million veteran teachers nearing retirement, a historic turnover in the teaching profession is imminent.

That's where you come in. Boost your value as an experienced teacher by pursuing additional licensure in one of the most hard-hit fields. Ensure the future of education while increasing your career opportunities.

5-12 Math
5-8 Science
9-12 Chemistry
9-12 Physics
K-12 Dance and Theatre
K-12 ESL
K-12 Reading
K-12 World Languages and Cultures (German or Spanish)

new human relations course for Minnesota Teachers

This course is approved to meet the human relations requirement for Minnesota teacher licensure.

Learn multiple research-based theoretical frameworks that increase teacher resiliency and utilize teacher experience to develop cultural competence with this new online course at Hamline University. Focus on strategies that build upon the strengths of urban learners, build community, and enhance student motivation and capability. Examine the convergence of culture and cognitive development through personal experiences, group projects and personal introspection.

URED 7722 CSO 16280 Framework for Teaching: Changing Paradigm (for P-12 educators)

The course will be offered online this fall semester from September 5, 2012- December 15, 2012 with instructor Anthony Nocella. Online login and course information are available at www.hamline.edu/education/online. For more information, contact Mai Vang at mvang17@hamline.edu or 651-523-2697.

New Online Reading Course for Out-of-State Teachers

Minnesota requires teachers with an out-of-state teaching license to take a course addressing standards in literacy instruction to gain their full Minnesota licensure.

Hamline University offers an accredited course for teachers (that have been licensed in a state other than Minnesota) that has been approved by the state to meet this purpose. Each of these courses are only offered to teachers referred to the department by the state and therefore not available to initial-licensure students.

GED 7001 Reading Across the Content Areas, 4cr (for Secondary teachers) 
GED 7002 Elementary Literacy Assessment for Instruction, 3r (for Elementary teachers)

These reading and literacy standards courses will be offered fully online each semester beginning in spring 2012. For more information regarding out-of-state teaching licenses, contact Mai Vang at mvang17@hamline.edu or 651-523-2697.

Licensure program overview and options

An additional license can provide new opportunities and options for you in your career. 

Meet new challenges with new skills. If you currently hold a teaching license and would like to add another, Hamline University offers the following:

Elementary (K-6)
K-6 Elementary Education

Grades 5-8 Middle Level Endorsements
5-8 Communication Arts/Literature
5-8 Mathematics 
5-8 Science
5-8 Social Studies

Secondary (5-12) Additional Licenses
5-12 Communication Arts and Literature
5-12 Math
5-12 Social Studies
9-12 Chemistry
9-12 Life Science
9-12 Physics

Grades K-12 Additional Licenses>
K-12 Bilingual/Bicultural Education
K-12 Dance and Theatre
K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL)
K-12 Reading
K-12 World Languages and Cultures: German
K-12 World Languages and Cultures: Spanish 
K-12 World Languages and Cultures: French (this license has been phased out; current students should contact teachereducation@hamline.edu for teach-out information)

Contact

Additional Licensure Staff Advisor:
Mai Vang (contact with questions about advising, courses, and equivalencies)
mvang17@hamline.edu 

Department Chair and Faculty Program Coordinator:
Rachel Endo, Ph.D.
rendo01@hamline.edu