English education
Master of education/initial licensure
(Minnesota state licensure in communication arts and literature)
Program highlights
- As a member of a cohort, you will be among a small group of students who all started at the same time. Cohort members find that they can create stronger and more lasting professional relationships and friendships than they would in less structured academic arrangements.
- The program's multifaceted approach allows you to acquire an understanding about teaching a range of different aspects of teaching English at both the middle and high school levels: composition, language, literature, reading, media, digital technologies, and oral interactions.
- Get your license while working towards your master's degree (M.Ed.)
Coursework
- Foundations courses like School and Society; Technology for Teaching and Learning; and Learning, Cognition, and Assessment
- Major courses including Teaching Literature in the Secondary School and Developments in Teaching English and Speech
- Student teaching and practicum experience - one in a high school and one in a middle school
See full curriculum and description of this program
Following the licensure program, you may return to complete 12 additional credits and earn your M.Ed. degree (see finishing your M.Ed. degree).
Your next steps
- Learn more about our teaching programs
- Attend an information session
- Speak to an adviser
- See preadmission course requirements
- Apply | application instructions - read these first | application form [.pdf]
Application deadline is December 15. Program begins in early June.
Completing the program
Other resources
- Praxis testing
- Tuition
- About the Twin Cities
- Multicultural Teacher Development Project
- Career information for teachers (Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services center)
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction home page
Revised June 2008