Teacher Preparation
Teaching licensure programs at the U of M are full-time masters level programs—approximately 12 to 15 months long. You need a bachelor’s degree, typically in the area you want to teach, before you enter the licensure program.
Program Advantages
After completing your license, you are only a few courses away from a master’s degree. This education model will result in greater confidence and competence in the classroom, and make you more attractive to employers. Explore teaching as a career »
Find Your Program
Early Childhood Education
Initial licensure program in early childhood education »
Elementary Education
Initial licensure program in elementary education »
Middle or High School
Find the initial licensure program for your intended subject area.
K-12 License Areas
K-12 initial licensure programs in art, ESL and world languages, physical education, and special education.
Adult License Areas
Licensure programs in adult basic education and parent and family education.
| Teaching Subject | CEHD Teacher Initial Licensure Program |
Name of Minnesota Teaching License |
| Adult Education | Adult Basic Education | Adult Basic Education |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Education | Agricultural Education 5-12 |
| Art | Art Education | Visual Arts K-12 |
| Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education Birth-Grade 3 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Early Childhood Special Education | Early Childhood Special Education Birth-Grade 3 |
| Elementary | Elementary Education | Elementary Education K-6 |
| English/Language Arts | English Education | Communication Arts and Literature 5-12 |
| English as a Second Language | Second Languages and Cultures Education | English as a Second Language K-12 |
| Health Education | Health Education | Health Education 5-12 |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Education | Mathematics 5-12 |
| Parent and Family Education | Parent and Family Education | Parent and Family Education |
| Physical Education | Physical Education (Kinesiology) | Physical Education K-12 |
| Science (General, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics) | Science Education |
General Science 5-8 Chemistry 9-12 Earth Science 9-12 Life Science 9-12 Physics 9-12 |
| Social Studies (History,
Geography,
Psychology, etc.) |
Social Studies Education | Social Studies 5-12 |
| Special Education | Special Education | Special Education:
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| World Languages (Spanish, French, Chinese, etc.) | Second Languages and Cultures Education | World Languages and Cultures (Spanish, French, Chinese, etc.) K-12 |
View all initial teacher licensure M.Ed. programs »
Learn More
Attend an information session to learn about these programs, application requirements, and important information to consider when choosing a teacher licensure program.
For more information, please contact CEHD Student Services at (612) 625-3339 or cehdinfo@umn.edu.
Add to Your Credentials
Additional licensure provides licensed teachers with the opportunity to add another license to their current license.
Certificates are available for individuals entering a new field or for professionals wishing to gain additional credentials.
