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  • Minnesota Teaching License Programs

    If you want to teach to change the world, join Hamline’s community of educators. In the past 25 years alone, Hamline has helped nearly 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students become teachers, and we’re the leader in additional licensure options for existing educators. We’ve prepared some of the state’s best teachers, as recognized by Education Minnesota.

    We’re committed to providing you with everything you need to evaluate your options. Our advisors will help you explore your areas of interest and the courses you’ll need. Discuss your options today and have an advisor review your transcripts.

    Initial License - Become a Teacher

    If you’re interested in changing careers or fulfilling your dream of becoming a teacher, Hamline has programs for both undergraduate and graduate students to get their first teaching license.

    Undergraduate students can also take advantage of the pathway to the Master of Arts in Teaching program and get their bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and initial license preparation in our accelerated program.

    Additional License Programs

    Hamline has a wide variety of license options for existing educators to expand their expertise in areas such as K-12 reading, ESL, and autism spectrum disorder.

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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 7878 Teaching ESL and World Languages K-12 Part I, 4cr
    GED 7896 K-12 Student Teaching, 8cr (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 7776 ESL Methods, 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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    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 1900 Into to Literature and Criticism, 4cr
    ENG 3020 Literary and Cultural Theory, 4cr
    ENG 3190 Intro to Linguistics or ESL 8100 Linguistics for Language Teachers, 4cr
    ENG 1200 or 3000-level A Literature Survey Course of an earlier period, 4cr
    ENG 1200 or 3000-level  A Literature Survey Course of a later period, 4cr
    ENG xxxx A Comm Arts/Lit Course with a Race/Ethnicity Focus
    ENG xxxx A Comm Arts/Lit Course with a Gender Focus
    ENG 3720 Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice, 4cr

    COMM 1100 Introduction to Comm Studies, 4cr
    COMM 1110 Public Speaking, 4cr
    COMM 3320 Media in the Digital Age, 4cr

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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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    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
    SCED 6100 Earth Systems: Inside/Out, 3cr
    MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr

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    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 3000 - Workshop in History
    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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    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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    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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    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 (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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    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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    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)*

    *Autism Spectrum Disorder License is only offered as an additional license.

    Education Courses

    SPED 7100 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Introduction and Overview, 2cr
    SPED 7101 Proactive Behavior Management, 2 cr
    SPED 7102 Assessment: Identification and Planning for the Student with ASD, 2cr
    SPED 7103 Communication, Assessment, and Intervention for Learners with ASD, 2cr
    SPED 7104 Intervention and Strategies for Students with ASD, 4cr
    SPED 7105 Collaborative Transition Programming to Support Individuals with ASD Across Ages, 2cr
    SPED 7106 Social Cognition, 2cr
    GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
    GED 7990 ASD Licensure Advanced Practicum (8 weeks student teaching), 5cr

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    K-12 Reading License*

    *K-12 Reading License is only offered as an additional license.

    Education Courses

    LANG 8300 Essentials in Literacy, 4cr
    LANG 8310 Critical Literacy, 2cr
    LANG 8320 Reading Strategies 2cr
    LANG 8330 Reading Assessment and Evaluation, K-12, 4cr
    LANG 8340 Introduction to Literacy Leadership, 2cr

    FIELD EXPERIENCES (4 EXPERIENCES, 35 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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    Adult Basic Education

     

    EDUCATION FOUNDATION COURSES

    NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

    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

    ADULT BASIC EDUCATION COURSES

    EDU 7601 Introduction to Adult Education, 4cr
    ESL 7631 Introduction to the Adult ESL Learner: Oral Skills, 2cr
    EDUC 7636 Course Design for Adult Classes, 2cr
    ESL/EDUC 7638 Assessment of Adult Students, 2cr
    EDUC 7xxx ABE Field Experience, 0cr
    EDUC 6xxx elective course in ESL, mathematics, or adult education, 2cr

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  • Completion of any licensure program serves as preparation 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.


  • Completing your Master of Arts in Teaching degree

    Once you've completed student teaching and seminar, you can enroll in the first of two degree completion courses.

    Capstone
    Features: 8 credits, 2 four-credit courses
    GED 8400: Research Design, 4cr
    GED 8495: Capstone Thesis, 4cr or GED 8490: Capstone Project, 4cr

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