Overview

Most states require a minimum of 18 in-discipline credit hours to teach at community and technical colleges.

Courses in the master's degree may double-count in the Communication Education at Minnesota State University Mankato. Students are highly encouraged to apply for graduation in all three credentials.

Degree Plan

The Degree Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual degree plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Creative Writing
Writing Studies
Advanced Writing Workshop
Second Language Writing
Teaching Writing with Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

The priority application deadline is March 13, but applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until all seats are filled by qualified candidates.

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mankato, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

A rank in the top 50% of your high school class

An ACT composite score of 21 or higher and a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.7

Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendation

Senior Year Grades to show academic achievement in senior year.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15178 USD / year

≈ 15178 USD / year
Out-of-State

15178 USD / year

≈ 15178 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10732 USD / year

≈ 10732 USD / year

Living costs

Mankato

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Degree Plan

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Mankato

Financing

Funding

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