MAED and Initial Licensure
Initial Licensure program options are offered on the St. Paul campus in a weekend format throughout the academic year over a three-year period. Students may select the Elementary option with either a Preprimary or Middle Level Specialty, or they may choose the Secondary (Grades 5-12) or Kindergarten through Grade 12 option.
Elementary with a Preprimary or Middle Level Specialty
Designed for those with a B.A. or B.S. degree seeking to become licensed elementary K-6 teachers with either a Preprimary or Middle Level Specialty (Communication Arts/Literature, French, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies or Spanish). The program provides professional teacher preparation that qualifies students for a Minnesota teaching license as they earn a Master's Degree. Educational theory is integrated with classroom practice as well as extensive field experiences and a full semester student teaching experience.
Secondary (Grades 5-12) or Kindergarten through Grade 12
Designed for those with a B.A. or B.S. degree seeking to become licensed secondary (grades 5-12) teachers of Communication Arts/Literature, Chemistry, Family and Consumer Science, Life Science, Mathematics or Social Studies. The kindergarten through grade 12 option is the license for teachers of Dance/Theatre Arts, French, Master of Library & Information Science, Music, Physical Education, Spanish or Visual Arts.
Second Major Certificate program is available for students who currently hold a B.A. or B.S. and wish to pursue a teaching license.