This option is typically for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a related field who require only a portion of the required courses or are eligible for a reduction or waiver of practicum hours due to experience. Courses not currently approved (see the list of Minnesota and NAB accredited programs to search for your school) must be reviewed and approved by the board through the Course Review process, submitted prior to the application or in conjunction with the application for licensure.
Individuals who would like to seek board review and approval of previous academic courses must identify and submit previously completed courses they believe meet the listed academic requirement by downloading and submitting the Academic Course Review and Experience Waiver Request or completing the form in conjunction with the Option B licensure application. Candidates do not need to complete the exact course(s) indicated on the pre-approved programs list but must provide clear evidence that a similar course covers the essential subject material as found in Minnesota Rules 6400.6500 for each course submitted for review.
Candidates with Education obtained over seven years prior to submitting the review or licensure application must supplement the content submitted with the experience that demonstrates continued competency (continuing education, work experience, etc.).
This option allows candidates to provide clear evidence that they have completed academic courses that substantially meet the Minnesota course requirements obtained through non-Minnesota approved programs.
To complete the request for education and experience review prior to applying for licensure:
After the submitted materials are reviewed and the board has made a determination, the review finding will be sent via email to the requester. In some circumstances, the requester of the review may need to take the additional courses that meet the eight-course requirements identified as Minnesota core knowledge subjects and/or complete a practicum course through a pre-approved, accredited institution.
It is important to know:
After reductions and waivers have been determined, submit an application. Complete the following steps: