FAST FACTS: Graduate Teaching Licensure with M.S. in Teaching
* Tuition rates are for the 2020-21 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on transfer credits and individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
The transition to teaching is a rewarding endeavor, and our program is designed to prepare students to get there seamlessly. This alternative pathway to teaching allows working professionals from all backgrounds to earn their Minnesota teaching license while working toward a Master of Science in Teaching degree.
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Prepare to make a difference as a teacher in classes offered in an online format with once weekly virtual classes. The Master of Science in Teaching with Licensure has a rolling enrollment process that allows an applicant to start at the beginning of any term (fall, spring or summer). Please talk with your admissions counselor to obtain specific dates.
Prepare for licensure in one of the following areas:
Our online Master of Science in Teaching with Licensure program was created in collaboration with the K-12 community. Through coursework grounded in research and best practices, we instill committed teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to promote student learning. The varied courses and field experiences enable students to develop mastery of the Standards of Effective Practice for beginning teachers.
Any student seeking licensure in life science, chemistry or mathematics in our Master of Science in Teaching with Licensure program may be eligible for the Noyce Scholarship program.
Our Master of Science in Teaching with Licensure program is designed to meet the requirements of a Master of Science while you are working toward your initial Minnesota teaching license. This means you will be able to enter the teaching profession with a master's degree, giving you more earning potential, better credentials and a full understanding of how to be an effective teacher.
If you're not interested in earning a Master of Science degree and just want your teaching license, then we can accommodate your needs as well. To learn more, fill out the form today. Or if you’re ready, start the application.
Learn more about the U.S. Department of Education's loan forgiveness programs for teachers.
Educating isn’t just a rewarding occupation; it’s also in-demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, teaching positions are projected to grow at about 4% between 2010 and 2020. That demand is even stronger across inner cities and rural areas.
Getting a teacher certificate is a great path to pursue your passion and become the best educator possible. Take the next step to earning your Master of Science in Teaching with Licensure at CSS.
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"The cohort was really fun to be a part of, there is a camaraderie that gets developed over time. This program is designed to make you successful as you make a transition into education and I feel very fortunate that I was able to get a job here in the Duluth community."
– Wade Petrich, '18
"I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed my experience at St. Scholastica. It was the best decision I could have made for myself personally and professionally. St. Scholastica opened doors for me that have greatly improved my life, and I am so thankful for all of the experiences I had!"
– Abbey Kaufman, '18
"The GTL program is one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had. I am so thankful for the dedicated faculty and staff who have encouraged me every step of the way and the cohort model that provided lifetime friends and professional resources. Thank you, St. Scholastica community!"
– Lauren Bucketine, '17