Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements are not admitted to candidacy. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements but not accepted during an admission period may have their applications reconsidered, the following semester. Students must pass all tests required by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Personal Liability Insurance Students must obtain personal liability insurance to protect them while working in public school classrooms. This usually is obtained most economically by student membership in Education-Minnesota.
Applications are available in the department office.
Grievance Procedure Students with grievances concerning the admission, maintenance, or exit processes may obtain a copy of the grievance procedure from the program coordinator. For students who do not hold an early childhood teaching license the following courses or their equivalents must be taken to demonstrate the Minnesota Board of Teaching Standards of Effective Practice. Exit Standards Students must successfully complete a student teaching experience and meet other competencies required for Minnesota teacher licensure. In addition, candidates may need up to 16 credits in prerequisite courses in education. In addition, candidates may need up to 16 credits in prerequisite courses in education.