Approved Preparation Programs in Minnesota

PELSB does not review teacher preparation programs outside Minnesota. If you have obtained a regionally-accredited bachelor's degree from a state-approved teacher preparation program with field-specific student teaching equivalent to Minnesota's requirements, you may qualify for a Minnesota teacher license under the tiered licensure structure. Please see the Licensure Requirements webpage for more information.

Definitions

Initial Licensure Program: Designed for preparing candidates for their initial professional (Tier 3 or 4) license.
Additional Licensure Program: Designed for preparing candidates, who have completed state-approved teacher preparation or licensure via portfolio to obtain additional licensure. 
Additional to ABS: Only open to candidates with an Academic and Behavioral Strategist Tier 3 or 4 license.
Endorsement: Only open to candidates with a Tier 3 or 4 license.  
Baccalaureate: The program is designed for undergraduate candidates.
Post-Baccalaureate: The program is designed for candidates who have already completed an undergraduate degree. The program may or may not lead an advanced degree.
Classroom-based: The program is designed for on-site learning where more than 80 percent of the instruction is provided in a shared physical space
Hybrid: The program is designed for a combination of classroom-based and online learning where 20 to 80 percent of the instruction is provided in a shared physical space and the remaining is provided in a virtual format.
Online: The program is designed for distant learning where more than 80 percent of the instruction is provided through a virtual format.  Candidates must complete clinical experiences in a face-to-face format. 

Please note: Click the triangle on the left side of a row to see additional information about the program.  Each column can be filtered.

Minnesota Licensure Fields

Find Support in Choosing a Teacher Preparation Program

Minnesota offers many different types of programs that support your entry into the classroom. Our partners at TeachMN are able to help determine which path is best for you with free resources, including a Teacher Preparation Program Explorer tool. This tool lets you easily view and compare teacher preparation programs across the state, with filters for format, cost, endorsement area, and more.

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