5-8 Communication Arts and Literature Endorsement*
*5-8 Communication Arts and Literature Endorsement is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
MTLE: Middle Level Communication Arts/Literature 5-8 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
GED 7815 - Schools and Society
GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
GED 7872 - Exceptionality
GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum
GED 7857 - Teaching Communication Arts/Literature, Dance/Theatre Arts Part I
GED 7870 - Teaching Communication Arts/Literature in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
5-8 Communication Arts and Literature
ENG 1900 - Introduction to Literature and Criticism
ENG 3720 - Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice
ENG XXXX - One English course with a Race/Ethnicity or Gender focus
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
One literature survey course:
ENG 1200 - Introduction to English Studies (topics vary)
ENG 3000-level elective (topics vary)
One communications course:
COMM 1100 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COMM 1320 - Introduction to Critical Media Studies
COMM 3320 - Media in the Digital Age
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5-8 Mathematics Endorsement*
*5-8 Mathematics Endorsement is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
MTLE: Middle Level Mathematics 5-8 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
GED 7815 - Schools and Society
GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
GED 7872 - Exceptionality
GED 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12
GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum
GED 7879 - Teaching Mathematics and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
GED 7880 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
5-8 MAthematics Courses
MATH 1170 - Calculus I
MATH 1180 - Calculus II
MATH 1200 - Statistics
MATH 3440 - Discrete Mathematics
MATH 3550 - Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 3560 - Modern Geometry
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5-8 Social Studies Endorsement*
*5-8 Social Studies Endorsement is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
MTLE: Middle Level Social Studies 5-8 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
GED 7815 - Schools and Society
GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
GED 7872 - Exceptionality
G
ED 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12
GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum
GED 7858 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
GED 7873 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
5-8 Social Studies Courses
ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology
HIST 1310 - Introduction to United States History: 1865-Present
HIST 3010 - Historical Methods
PSCI 1110 - American Government and Politics
One course in Human Geography (not offered at Hamline)
One Economics COURSE
Choose one:
ECON 1100 - Principles of Economics
ECON 1200 - Big Data and Social Issues
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Adult Basic Education
EDUCATION FOUNDATION COURSES (initial license only)
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0 credits
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4 credits
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4 credits
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4 credits
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4 credits
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2 credits
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION COURSES (initial and additional licenses)
EDU 7601 Introduction to Adult Education, 4 credits
ESL 7631 Introduction to the Adult ESL Learner: Developing Literacy Skills, 2 credits
EDUC 7636 Course Design for Adult Classes, 2 credits
ESL/EDUC 7638 Assessment of Adult Students, 2 credits
EDUC 7690 ABE Field Experience, 0 credits
EDUC 6xxx elective course in ESL, mathematics, or adult education, 2 credits
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Chemistry 9-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7894 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2 cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Chemistry Courses
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry II, 4cr
CHEM 3240 Analytical Chemistry, 4cr
CHEM 3450 Organic Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 3820 Biochemistry I, 4cr
CHEM XXXX Chemistry course with a research component
PHYS 1150 or 1230 General Physics I, 4cr
PHYS 1160 or 1240 General Physics II, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
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Communication Arts and Literature 5-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7857 Teaching Communication Arts/Lit and Dance/Theatre Arts Part I, 4cr
GED 7870 Teaching Comm Arts/Lit in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching/5-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Additional License)
Communication Arts/Literature Courses
ENG 3020 Literary and Cultural Theory, 4cr
ENG 3190 Intro to Linguistics or ESL 8100 Linguistics for Language Teachers, 4cr
ENG 3720 Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice, 4cr
Literature-based courses that represent a range of diverse authors, genres, time periods, and perspectives (e.g., ENG 1200, ENG 1900, ENG 3450, ENG 3530, ENG 3540, ENG 3570), 8 cr
COMM 1110 Public Speaking, 4cr
COMM 1320 Intro to Mass Media or 3320 Media in the Digital Age, 4cr
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Elementary Education K-6
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7885 Elementary Student Teaching K-6, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Elementary K-6 Courses
GED 7835 Teaching Art in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7836 Teaching Music in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7837 Teaching Health in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7838 Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7840 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School/K-6, 4cr
GED 7846 Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School/K-6, 4cr
GED 7846L LAB: Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, 2cr
GED 7847 Critical and Connected Learning Approaches to Literacy Instruction, 2cr
GED 7851 Teaching Science in the Elementary School/K-6, 4cr
GED 7852 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School/K-6, 6cr
GED 7852L LAB: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School, 2cr
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English as a Second Language K-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7896 K-12 Student Teaching, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2 cr (Initial License)
ESL 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2 cr (Additional License)
English as a Second Language Courses
ESL 8100 Linguistics for Language Teachers, 4cr
ESL 8110 Language and Society, 4 cr
ESL 8120 Pedagogical Grammar and Discourse, 4cr
ESL 8130 Exploring Learner Language and SLA, 4cr
ESL 7770 Critical Praxis in TESOL, 4 cr
ESL 7753 Testing and Evaluation of English Language Learners, 2cr
ESL 7775 ESL Methods I, 4cr
ESL 7776 ESL Methods II, 4 cr (take semester prior to student teaching)
To get an ESL license in Minnesota, candidates need to show that they have learned a language other than English. The minimum requirement is either two years in high school or two semesters in college, documented with a transcript. Candidates whose first language is not English, or who have acquired another language in other ways, should discuss their case with Hamline staff.
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General Science 5-8
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2 cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Science 5-8 Courses
BIOL 1510 Integrated Concepts in Biology I, 4cr
BIOL 1520 Integrated Concepts in Biology II, 4cr
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry II, 4cr
PHYS 1150/1230 General Physics I, 4cr
PHYS 1160/1240 General Physics II, 4cr
PHYS 1120 Astronomy, 4cr
One course in Earth Science
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
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K-12 Reading License*
*K-12 Reading License is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
LANG 8300 The Nature of Literacy Learning and Effective Instructional Practices, 4cr
LANG 8310 Critical Literacy: Fostering Equity, Access, and Varied Perspectives, 2cr
LANG 8320 Digital Literacies: Advancing Comprehension, 2cr
LANG 8330 Idenitfying and Meeting Student Needs: Formative and Summative Reading Assessments, 4cr
LANG 8340 Critical Issues in Literacy Leadership: Understanding and Advocating at Local, State, and National Levels, 2cr
FIELD EXPERIENCES (3 EXPERIENCES, 20 HOURS):
Participate in at least one field experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. You may also work with students in your own educational setting.
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Life Science 9-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7894 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum (Additional License)
Biology Courses
BIOL 1510 Integrated Concepts in Biology I, 4cr
BIOL 1520 Integrated Concepts in Biology II, 4cr
BIOL 3050 Principles of Genetics, 4cr
BIOL 3060 Principles of Cell Biology, 4cr
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective with a research component
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
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Mathematics 5-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7880 Teaching Math in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Math Courses
MATH 1170 Calculus I, 4cr
MATH 1180 Calculus II, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
MATH 3440 Discrete Math, 4cr
MATH 3550 Foundations of Mathematics, 4cr
MATH 3560 Modern Geometry, 4cr
MATH xxxx Elective
MATH xxxx Elective
MATH xxxx Elective
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Physics 9-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7894 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Physics Courses
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry II, 4cr
PHYS 1230 General Physics I, 4cr
PHYS 1240 General Physics II, 4cr
PHYS 3540 Modern Physics, 4cr
PHYS 5930 Theoretical Mechanics, 4cr
PHYS 5xxx Physics elective, 4cr
PHYS 5xxx Physics elective with research component, 4cr
MATH 1170 Calculus I, 4cr
MATH 1180 Calculus II, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
MATH 3320 Multivariable and Vector Calculus, 4cr
MATH 3720 Introduction to Applied Mathematics is a prerequisite for most of the 5000+ level classes.
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Social Studies 5-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching/5-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Methods Requirements - Social Studies
GED 7858 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
GED 7873 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
Social Studies Courses
ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology
ECON 1100 - Principles of Economics
ECON 1200 - Big Data and Social Issues
HIST 1310 - Introduction to United States History: 1865-Present
HIST 3XXX - History course numbered above 3010
HIST XXXX - Non-Western History course
PSCI 1110 - American Government and Politics
PSY 1330 - General Psychology
SOC 1110 - Introduction to Sociological Thinking
One course in Human Geography or World Geography (not offered at Hamline)
Concentration Courses
Six courses in one concentration area from one of the subject areas listed above. At least one of the six courses must be at the 5000 level and at least one must be at the 3000 level. This concentration must also include the methodology course in the discipline from among the options below.
Note: Courses listed above are counted toward the concentration area.
Methodology Course
Choose the course that matches the concentration area.
- ANTH 5260 - Anthropological Thought and Theory
- HIST 3010 - Historical Methods
- PSCI 3540 - Political Research and Analysis
- PSY 3350 - Research Methods in Psychology
- QMBE 1310 - Statistics (for economics)
- SOC 3930 - Social Research Methods
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EDUCATION (initial license)
- EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools and Society, 4 credits
- EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4 credits
- EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4 credits
- EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4 credits
- GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2 credits
- GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2 credits
SPECIAL EDUCATION (initial and additional license)
- SPED 7930 Special Education Evaluation and Assessment, 4 credits
- SPED 7940 Special Education Legal Requirements and Ethical Considerations for Educators, 4 credits
- SPED 7950 Special Education Community Collaboration, 4 credits
- GED 7846 Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, Part 1, 4 credits
- GED 7847 Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, Part 2, 2 credits
- GED 7846L Lab: Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, 2 credits
- GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2 credits
ACADEMIC BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIST (initial, additional, and categorical license)
- SPED 7201 Collaboration and Multi-categorical Strategies, 2 credits
- SPED 7202 Social Communication and Positive Behavior Supports, 4 credits
- SPED 7203 Functional Academic and Life Skills, 2 credits
- SPED 7204 Academic and Instructional Strategies for Learners with Mild to Moderate Disabilities, 2 credits
- SPED 7205 Behavior Intervention and Mental Health, 4 credits
- GED 7990 Advanced practicum, 4 credits (additional/categorical license only)
- GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2 credits
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (initial license only)
- Student teaching, 6 credits
- Student teaching seminar, 2 credits
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Special Education Program Overview
Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorder
EDUCATION FOUNDATION (initial license)
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
- EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools and Society, 4 credits
- EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4 credits
- EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4 credits
- EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4 credits
- GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2 credits
- GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2 credits
SPECIAL EDUCATION (initial and additional license)
- SPED 7930 Special Education Evaluation and Assessment, 4 credits
- SPED 7940 Special Education Legal Requirements and Ethical Considerations for Educators, 4 credits
- SPED 7950 Special Education Community Collaboration, 4 credits
- GED 7846 Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, Part 1, 4 credits
- GED 7847 Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, Part 2, 2 credits
- GED 7846L Lab: Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, 2 credits
- GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2 credits
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (initial, additional, and categorical)
- SPED 7100 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Introduction and Overview, 2 credits
- SPED 7101 Proactive Behavior Management, 2 credits
- SPED 7102 Assessment: Identification and Planning for the Student with ASD, 2 credits
- SPED 7103 Communication, Assessment, and Intervention for Learners with ASD, 2 credits
- SPED 7104 Intervention and Strategies for Students with ASD, 4 credits
- SPED 7105 Collaborative Transition Programming to Support Individuals with ASD Across Ages, 2 credits
- SPED 7106 Social Cognition, 2 credits
- GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 4 credits (additional/categorical license only)
- GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2 credits
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (initial license)
- Student teaching, 6 credits
- Student teaching seminar, 2 credits
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Special Education Program Overview