A. Advising
B. Licensure
C. Praxis Series tests
D. Clinical and field experiences
E. Professional education admission and requirements
F. Dispositions
G. Technical standards
H. College calendar
I. Ask a question
J. Contact / Directory
K. Departments
L. Graduation Services
M. Variance Request Process
N. Continuance in professional education
O. Assessment
Q. Add-on Licensure Advising Form (52 KB DOC)
R. Online Learning
A. Main Web page for current students
B. Graduate School student resources page
C. Undergraduate bulletins
D. Graduate bulletins
E. University academic calendar
F. Main Web page for student life
G..Student organizations
H. University policies and procedures
I. Student finances / Campus Hub
J. Student handbook, The Basic Stuff
K. Center for Academic Success
L. E Services
The College of Education at Minnesota State Mankato offers many opportunities for pursuing different academic and career options. Regardless of your individual situation, we'll be eager to help you find the program and path to connect you with your goals in education. Click here to contact our advising staff for additional help.
No matter what your starting point, we suggest you chart your course by first selecting one of the four primary areas of emphasis below. Once you select an area of emphasis, you'll see more detailed information related to your personal background and objectives -- for example, if you're seeking a bachelor's or master's degree, or if you're seeking a certain type of licensure.
Begin the process of exploring the academic and professional opportunities in the College of Education by first selecting one of the four primary areas of focus below:
A. If student already holds a teaching license:
B. If student is seeking initial licensure:
A. Certificate program (Student already has a master's degree and is seeking to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [LMFT] .)
B. Master's of Science degree (Student has a college degree [bachelor's or master's] and is seeking a master's degree and licensure to become a professional counselor.)
C. Doctorate degree -- Ed.D. Program (Student has a college degree [typically a master's in counseling or student affairs] and is seeking a doctoral degree and possibly licensure)
A. Certifcate program (anticipated)
B. Master's of Science degree -- (licensure and non-licensure) Licensure programs are available for principals, superintendents, special education directors, and community education directors.
C. Specialist degree -- This is an advanced degree, which requires a master's degree for admission. Those graduate students with a master's degree from another field may need additional credits to complete the specialist program.
D. Doctorate degree Ed.D. Program -- This doctoral program is designed for educational practitioners who seek an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in order to obtain positions as PK-12 public school administrators, leaders of alternative educational organizations and charter schools, administrators of nonprofit organizations, administrators in higher education, leaders in experiential education organizations, or as university/college faculty.
