The Concept
MSUM graduate licensure courses provide a convenient, cost-effective path for professionals with backgrounds in mathematics and science to become classroom teachers. Education core courses are 100% online. Methods courses in mathematics and science are offered in hybrid format, with online assignments and 3 Saturday on-campus meetings (6-8 hours each). 12 weeks' student teaching can be arranged in a school district of the student's choice, with on-site supervision provided by MSUM.
Basic Requirements
BS or BA and admission to MSUM as a graduate special student
www.mnstate.edu/graduate
Introduction to Public Speaking or equivalent
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Passing score on Praxis I (test of basic academic skills)
Praxis I Testing Options and Information
Register for Praxis I
MN Praxis I Score Reqirements (click on link and scroll to bottom of page)
Content area courses as needed
14 credits of online education core courses
Hybrid methods courses-3 credits for science, 6 for mathematics
Passing score on Praxis II (test of content knowledge and principles of teaching and learning)
Praxis II Information
Register for Praxis II
MN Praxis II Score Requirements (click on link and scroll to bottom of page)
10 credits of student teaching
Completed licensure application
Forms and Application Procedure
The Courses
Course |
Title |
Notes | Credits |
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| ED 511 | Teachers and Technology | prerequisite to all courses below |
1 | |
| ED 512 | Social and Cultural Aspects of Teaching and Learning | these three courses in any sequence |
4 | |
| ED 513 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 4 | ||
| ED 514 | Pedagogy and Assessment | 4 | ||
| MATH 316 | Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School | 3 | ||
| MATH 416 | Mathematics in the Secondary School | 3 | ||
| MATH 587 | Foundations of Geometry | 3 | ||
| BIOL 440 PHY 440 CHEM 440 |
Science Methods (one course for all 3 specialties) |
3 | ||
| ED 461S | Student Teaching (12 weeks) | 10 | ||
| ED 462 | Student Teaching Seminar - Behavior Management |
1 |
Getting Started |
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| 1. | Make contact with the program coordinator: |
Missy Youngs, 701-239-8181, youngs@mnstate.edu |
| 2. | Transcript Review: |
Math: Tim Harms Science: Alison Wallace |
| 3. | Apply for admission to MSUM as a Graduate Special |
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| 4. | Register for Classes |
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| Helpful Links |
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| To apply for entrance: |
http://www.mnstate.edu/graduate/admission_application.cfm | |
| Questions about tuition and fees or financial aid: |
http://www.mnstate.edu/graduate/financial.cfm | |
| How to register: |
http://www.mnstate.edu/records/ | |
Missy Youngs
Lommen Hall
Minnesota State University Moorhead
youngs@mnstate.edu
(701) 239-8181