Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure, Graduate Certificate

The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; and the planning and administration of educational activities.

Program Highlights

  • All pedagogy courses are offered as online courses (a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning). 
  • This graduate certificate program can be completed in 1.5 years. 

Application Requirements

  •  A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • One essay and several short answer responses submitted by answering questions in the application.
  • Two letters of recommendation: one should be from an undergraduate/graduate instructor or academic advisor and one should also be from a current employer.
  • Resume.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

Application Deadlines

  U.S. Based Applicants International Applicants
Fall Start Rolling May 1
Spring Start N/A N/A
Summer Start N/A N/A

Time to Completion: 1.5 years


Graduate Coordinator Contact

Dr. Molly Siebert
molly.siebert@mnsu.edu
507-389-5210

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