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Prepare for initial licensure or take the next step in educational leadership with one of Minnesota's most established schools of education.

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Flexible pathways to teach, lead, and inspire

Whether you're a seasoned educator ready to step into leadership, or a teacher at heart preparing to lead a classroom of your own, Hamline's degree, certificate, and licensure programs combine modern pedagogical practices with a century-long tradition of pioneering teacher preparation.

Our flexible online and hybrid programs allow you to start the next chapter in your career without putting the rest of your life on hold—whether you're looking for an 8-credit certificate or committing to our highest-level Doctorate in Education degree.

Ready to build your future in education? We’ve got you.

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Teaching licensure

Whether you're launching your teaching career or adding new areas of endorsement, Hamline offers flexible pathways for initial and additional licensure.

Teaching Licensure Programs

Undergraduate education major with licensure

Take the fastest route to becoming a licensed teacher! Education majors can complete their Minnesota teaching license while still undergrads, then work towards their Master's degree in teaching with just two more classes.

Undergraduate education degrees

Advance your teaching career

Master's degrees

Hamline's master's degrees include our Master of Teaching (MAT) and Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), as well as specialties in natural science and environmental education, TESOL, and literacy education.

Master's Degrees in Education

Graduate certificates

Gain specialized expertise in a focused, short-term program that you can put to work immediately—with options to stack your credits directly into a future master's degree.

Graduate education certificates

Educational leadership and administration

Administrative licensure

Obtain your principal, superintendent, or director of special education license in this hybrid program that blends theory and practice.

Administrative licensure

Educational specialist (EdS)

Become a culturally responsive and effective educator-leader with our online or hybrid EdS degree.

Educational specialist

Doctoral degree (EdD)

Transform your leadership and drive systemic change with a research-backed EdD centered on equity, justice, and real-world institutional impact.

Doctorate in Education

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Your time to completion depends on your specific pathway and the number of courses you choose to take each term.

Many of our certificates can be completed in as little as two terms (6 to 9 months), while master's and administrative degrees generally take 18 months or more. Our flexible structure is designed for busy adults, letting you adjust your pace to fit your life.
Yes! Most of Hamline’s School of Education programs are designed specifically for working adults, offering flexible online, evening, and hybrid options so you can balance your studies with work and personal commitments. Learn more about specific modalities on the program page for your degree or certificate.
No worries! Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with initial licensure pathways is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree in any field who would like to become licensed educators. Hamline doesn’t require you to complete any coursework before starting the program. Instead, our advisors will develop a specific course plan that considers your previous undergraduate and graduate coursework and work experience to better tailor it to your chosen licensure area.

Don't have a bachelor's degree yet? Our undergraduate education major allows you to earn your Minnesota teaching license as an undergraduate, then complete your master's in only two more courses after you student teach.
Your education is an investment in yourself: in your future earnings, sure, but also in the opportunity to live the life you want. As Minnesota’s oldest university—founded in 1854—employers know the Hamline name and reputation for excellence. They recognize that our practical, skills-based programs prepare you to make an immediate impact in your classroom, school, or district.

Tuition varies by degree and credit count. Hamline offers competitive graduate tuition rates, financial aid options, scholarships, and potential discount partnerships for working educators and district employees.

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Many of our education programs offer rolling admissions with multiple start dates throughout the year (fall, spring, and summer). Application requirements vary by program, but most do not require GRE scores.

Graduate Education Info Sessions

School of Education and Leadership Information Sessions

Education (Advanced Degrees) Info Session

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Attend this virtual information session to learn more about Hamline’s graduate education programs for those who already have a teaching license.

We’ll cover our master’s degrees in education, natural science and environmental education, teaching English to speakers of other languages, administrative and additional licensure, and EdS, along with select continuing education certificates.

Master of Arts in Teaching (Initial License) Info Session

Online

Attend this virtual information session to learn more about Hamline's Master of Arts in Teaching/Initial Licensure program (MAT) for those wanting an initial teaching license.

Doctorate in Education (EdD) Info Session

Online

Attend this virtual information session to learn more about Hamline’s Doctorate in Education (EdD).

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Flexible pathways to teach, lead, and inspire

Get licensed to teach

Teaching licensure

Undergraduate education major with licensure

Advance your teaching career

Master's degrees

Graduate certificates

Educational leadership and administration

Administrative licensure

Educational specialist (EdS)

Doctoral degree (EdD)

Have more questions?

How long does it take to complete a program?

How are classes formatted, and can I continue working while enrolled?

What if I don't have a background in education or an existing teaching license?

How much does tuition cost, and are financial aid or scholarships available?

When can I start, and what are the admissions requirements?

Graduate Education Info Sessions

Education (Advanced Degrees) Info Session

Master of Arts in Teaching (Initial License) Info Session

Doctorate in Education (EdD) Info Session

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