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Earn Your Initial or Additional Teaching License

Minnesota teaching license programs

You want to change the world, and we're here to help. When you join Hamline's community of MN educators, you join nearly 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students who have become teachers for over 25 years. Our alumni have been recognized as some of the state’s best teachers by Education Minnesota.

 

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Undergraduate students

Undergraduate students can choose among a number of majors and minors in education. Students seeking licensure in teaching can also jump-start their careers with our BA in Education / MAT pathway program, where you'll earn your bachelor’s degree, license, and master’s degree in a single program.

Graduate students

Whether you're changing careers or fulfilling your dream of becoming a teacher, Hamline has a path for you. Our programs help students earn their first Minnesota teaching license in various licensure areas. See our chart below to discover course requirements and formats for the teaching licensure area you are interested in pursuing.


Discover which courses you'll need

Do you want to know what courses you'll need for a particular license? Our advisors will review your transcripts and work with you to help you get a clearer idea of what courses will transfer for your license area of interest.
 

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Additional teaching licenses

Expand your worldview to meet the demands of today's classrooms with Hamline's additional license programs. You can add to the foundation of your current specialty or broaden your range of knowledge by studying subjects like adult basic education, K-12 reading, K-12 ESL, and special education (Academic Behavioral Strategist or Autism Spectrum Disorder). When you enhance your teaching toolkit, you'll enhance your students' learning experience.

Master's degrees

Interested in something beyond an additional license? Explore our master's degrees in education (MAEd), literacy education (MALEd), natural science and environmental education (MAEd:NSEE), and teaching English to speakers of other languages (MATESOL).

Administrative licenses, educational specialist, and doctorate in education

Looking for administrative licensure? You can pursue your administrative license in one of three areas: principal, superintendent, and director of special education. Your administrative licensure can also be applied toward an Educational Specialist degree (EdS) or your Doctorate in Education (EdD). 


Completing any licensure program prepares you for seeking initial or additional licensure in the State of Minnesota. For more information regarding Minnesota educator licensure requirements, visit the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board website.

License areas, course requirements, and format
Licensure area  courses Format
Adult Basic Education

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Combination of online and on campus (hybrid), or fully online (if starting in the fall)

Undergraduate format:
Hybrid
Chemistry 9–12

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
Communication Arts and Literature 5–8 Endorsement Additional licensure courses Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)
Communication Arts and Literature 5–12

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

 

Graduate format:
Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
Elementary Education K–6

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Fully on campus, fully online (fall start only), or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
English as a Second Language K–12

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Combination of online and on campus (hybrid), or fully online (if starting in the fall)

Undergraduate format:
Hybrid
General Science 5–8

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
K–12 Reading License  Additional licensure courses Fully online, starting fall or spring term
Life Sciences 9–12

MA in Teaching:
Initial Licensure Courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
Mathematics 5–8 Endorsement Additional licensure courses Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)
Mathematics 5–12

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
Physics 9–12

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
Social Studies 5–8 Endorsement Additional licensure courses Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)
Social Studies 5–12

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Fully on campus or a combination of online and on campus (hybrid)

Undergraduate format:
On campus
Special Education - Academic Behavioral Strategist

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Combination of online and on campus (hybrid), or fully online (if starting in the fall)

Undergraduate format:
Hybrid
Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorder

MA in Teaching:
Initial licensure courses

BA in Education:
Education majors and minors

See also:
Additional licensure courses

Graduate format:
Combination of online and on campus (hybrid), or fully online (if starting in the fall)

Undergraduate format:
Hybrid

 

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