Overview

You will complete all of the required coursework and teaching hours for licensure in just 12 months. The license to teach in Minnesota is highly transferable to other states and our candidates are sought after by local school districts.

This English Education - Teaching License degree from University of Minnesota is a post-baccalaureate (graduate-level), full-time program. You will earn your master’s of education while teaching in your own classroom, post-licensure.

Timeline

The initial teaching licensure coursework is offered in a full-time, 12-month, graduate-level format integrating educational theory with classroom practice. Courses start in the summer and finish the following summer.

Students earning their MEd along with their teaching license can complete 12 additional credits after finishing the licensure part of the program, while teaching in their own classroom. Evening, online, and summer courses are available to complete the MEd coursework after licensure. You have up to three years to complete the required 12 credits to earn your Master of Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture, Schools, & Communities: Human Relations
Child and Adolescent Development for Teaching and Learning
Teaching Literature in the Secondary School
Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Grades
Clinical Experience in Teaching Secondary English
Academic Language and English Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

39.5 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prior to applying you will want to work with an MEd advisor to have your transcripts reviewed.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from a recognized college or university in another country, is required.
Unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions. Official transcripts aren't required until after you are admitted.
Resume
Essay. Describe the world you come from--for example, your family, community or school.
Letter of recommendation
Diversity Statement
Extenuating circumstances statement (optional)
Application fees are $75 for US applicants and $95 for international students.

Tuition Fee

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International

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9552 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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