New Minnesota Board of Teaching requirements for teacher licensure programs may affect admission requirements. Prospective students are encouraged to keep in touch with program advisers to stay abreast of changes in admission and program requirements. The College of Education and Human Development's initial licensure programs are for individuals with bachelor's degrees who want to become licensed teachers. These graduate programs provide rigorous, professional teacher preparation in accordance with Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers and content standards adopted in fall 1998 by the Minnesota Board of Teaching . The early childhood education and early childhood special education program is a joint program of the departments of Department of Curriculum and Instruction , Institute of Child Development , and Educational Psychology .
Students enter a program integrating educational theory with classroom practice.
Four student teaching experiences create a strong base in which to apply the principles and methods learned in University classes. Throughout their student teaching, prospective teachers work closely with experienced teachers, observing firsthand the daily rewards and pressures of their profession. Search Copyright 2001 by the Regents of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This information is subject to change without notice.