Overview

You will complete all of the required teaching hours through our unique co-teaching practicum model and required coursework in 12 months. You can earn your MEd in Mathematics Education - Teaching License while teaching in your own classroom.

The license to teach in Minnesota is highly transferable to other states and our candidates are sought after by local school districts. This is a graduate-level, full-time program.

Timeline

The teaching licensure coursework from University of Minnesota is offered in a full-time, twelve-month graduate program that integrates coursework with student teaching. Program orientation is in May. Courses start in the summer and finish the following summer. Students earning their MEd along with their license will complete 11 additional credits after finishing the licensure part of the program. Evening, online, and summer courses are available to complete the MEd coursework on a part-time basis while teaching. You have up to three years to complete the required 11 credits to earn your Master of Education.

Masters of Education

University of Minnesota offers their teacher preparation programs at the graduate level because it affords you the opportunity to master your content knowledge in your undergraduate degree, allowing for an accelerated program that focuses on teaching. Combining an MEd with your teaching license offers the following advantages:

Teachers who have a master's degree will see a roughly $7,000 annual salary increase [Teacher.org]
Though the salary increase with a master's degree will vary, Minnesota teachers are on the higher end of the payscale, especially in STEM-focused fields. The annual mean Minnesota teacher salaries were $64,790 for middle school teachers and $64,960 for high school teachers in 2019 [Bureau of Labor Statistics].
Teachers with advanced degrees are seen as experts. You can be promoted to a school administration position and mentor other teachers based on your graduate training.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture, Schools, & Communities: Human Relations
Technology for Teaching and Learning
Academic Language and English Learners
Learning, Cognition, and Assessment
Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education Classrooms
Arithmetic Structures in School Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

34 SCH

34.5 credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Education Mathematics Teaching View 1945 other Masters in Teaching in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

28560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14280 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

28560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14280 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

18456 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9228 USD per semester during 12 months.

Per credit:

Resident - $769.00
Nonresident - $1,190.00

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.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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