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  • School of Education
    MS-A1720
    Hamline University
    1536 Hewitt Avenue
    Saint Paul, MN 55104

    Phone: 651-523-2600
    Fax: 651-523-2489
    education@hamline.edu 

  • Teacher Education Department

    On-campus, online, and blended to meet your learning needs.

    AT A GLANCE

    Time to Complete: Varies according to license. Flexible scheduling allows you to continue current employment as you transition toward leading tomorrow’s classrooms.

    Program Structure: Varies according to license. Choose from courses offered on-campus, online, and in blended formats. Weekly evening and some weekend courses and daytime field experiences are offered year round. Some courses have daytime field experiences or school visits.

    Program Types:   Initial Licensure
    Additional Licensure
    Administrative Licensure
    Teach for America  


    Curriculum: Varies according to license

    Cost:  Initial Licensure with MAT   $484 per credit  
      Additional Licensure $374 per credit  
      Administrative Licensure  $402 per credit  


    Tuition discounts for Hamline Alumni are available.
      

    WHY CHOOSE HAMLINE FOR TEACHER LICENSURE?

    Reputation: Hamline has long been a leader in teacher education in Minnesota and is known for thoughtful, high quality programs taught by experienced and passionate teachers.

    Curriculum: Hamline offers an interactive, engaging, authentic, and personalized educational experience.

    Convenience: We offer several licensure options so you can choose the one that best meets your career goals.

    Commitment: Hamline is committed to developing teacher-leaders who promote equity in schools and society, build communities of teachers and learners, construct knowledge, and practice thoughtful inquiry and reflection.
     

    Online Learning at Hamline

    Online learning at Hamline includes both fully online and blended (online combined with face-to-face) class opportunities.   Discover more about Online Learning at Hamline. 
      

    ADVISORS

    Our team of licensure advisors are here to help you with everything from the time you are admitted to program completion. They will set up an initial-advising meeting with you to go over your course planner and learning contract. Potential equivalencies are determined at this time, in addition to answering your questions about the program. Advisors can direct you to the appropriate administrators and faculty members should you have specific needs or questions.

    K-6 Licensure Advisor
    Caroline O'Hagan, cohagan01@hamline.edu

    K-12 or Secondary Licensure Advisor (including ESL initial licensure)
    Kate O'Brien, kobrien02@hamline.edu

    K-12 Reading Licensure Advisor
    Julie Doyle, jdoyle02@hamline.edu

    Additional Licensure Advisor (including ESL additional licensure)
    Mai Vang, mvang17@hamline.edu  

    Placement Office (Clinical/Fieldwork or Student Teaching Placements)
    Dana Coleman, dcoleman02@hamline.edu

    ADMINISTRATORS

    The Chair and Associate Chair are also available to assist you. Contact them with feedback and questions.

    Chair
    Rachel Endo, Ph.D., rendo01@hamline.edu

    Associate Chair
    Bill Lindquist, Ph.D., wlindquist02@hamline.edu

     

  • Professional Development for Educators

    Teachers, keep your skills and license
    fresh by taking a class. View course
    options by selecting Graduate
    Professional Development.
    View course offerings online

  • news
    • The day the Class of 2013 has been working toward is just around the corner. Hamline undergraduate, graduate, and law students will gather to celebrate commencement with family, friends, faculty, and staff on May 17 and 18, 2013. The School of Law ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17 at 6 p.m.
    • School of Education Professor Naomi Rae Taylor contributed to the recently published book, Talking About Race: Alleviating the Fear. Taylor's chapter is titled, The Color of Our Skin, which highlights personal stories of talking about race with her children, graduate students, and with youth in the community.
    • Congratulations to the many graduate and undergraduate School of Education students who were recently recognized with various awards and honors.
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