Application Process

Applications are due on July 1st.  International student applications are due on May 1st.

Admission into the graduate teacher licensure program at Minnesota State University occurs at three different levels in the following order:

1. To the Graduate School (apply before the anticipated first term of study)
2. To the Program (apply before the anticipated first term of study)
3. To Professional Education (apply during fall semester of first year)

Step 1. Application to the Graduate School

Applications are accepted only for the fall semester. International students should complete their files and applications three months before the semester of anticipated admittance. Students wishing to enroll in any KSP graduate or licensure program must be admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and Research and to the program. All applicants should submit the following to the College of Graduate Studies and Research:

1. A completed Graduate Application for the College of Graduate Studies and Research;
2. Verification of pending baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university if undergraduate degree has not been completed;
3. Two official transcripts listing undergraduate/graduate degree(s) to be sent directly from the degree granting institution to the College of Graduate Studies and Research (including MSU students, undergraduates, faculty, and staff);
4. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in your undergraduate study. If your GPA is below 3.0, you must take the GRE and obtain a minimum GRE score of 500 on one or more portions (verbal, quantitative, or analytical);
   Note: A candidate may request that the GRE be waived based on the following criteria: three references and 3.0 GPA based on last two years of undergraduate study or at least nine credits of graduate course work with a GPA of 3.0, or successful completion of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
5. Any additional information required for international students, if appropriate. Contact the International Student & Scholar Services.

Where the GRE is required (see number 4 above), you must request that the testing institution send the official scores directly to the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Upon receipt of these materials, the College of Graduate Studies and Research will forward the applicant's file to the Department of Educational Studies: K-12 and Secondary Programs for admission recommendation.

Information about admission to the Graduate Studies and Research may be obtained at the following web site: http://www2.mnsu.edu/graduate/ or from:

Minnesota State University, Mankato
College of Graduate Studies & Research
115 Alumni/Foundation Center, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 389-2321
Fax: (507) 389-5974
Toll Free: (800) 722-0544
Email: Inquiries from the United States grad@mnsu.edu
Email: Inquiries from overseas international students gradintl@mnsu.edu
 

Step 2. Application to the Program

In addition to the College of Graduate Studies and Research requirements, the applicant must separately submit the following directly to the Department of Educational Studies: K-1 2 and Secondary Programs (KSP):

1. A copy of the Graduate Application for the College of Graduate Studies and Research;
2. Three letters of recommendation forms (154KB PDF) focusing upon the applicant's academic potential as well as the individual's promise to become an effective professional educator (one of these recommendations must be from an undergraduate/graduate instructor or academic advisor, and it is highly recommended that one is from a current employer);
3. A completed personal statement form summarizing the applicant's experiences and professional goals;
4. The applicant's professional resume;  and
5. A completed and signed plan of study. The plan of study must be signed by your KSP advisor and the content specialist. The plan of study will require a face-to-face meeting between you and your KSP advisor.  Note:  You can be admitted into the program provisionally without a plan of study.  However, you should attach a copy of an e-mail correspondence between you and your content area faculty contact to your application where the content area courses you will need to complete are laid out.  The actual form can be filled out up to the beginning of your first semester in the program. 

Admission

Admission the Department of Educational Studies: K-12 and Secondary Programs will occur in the Fall only. There will no consideration of admission until all of the above admission criteria have been met. Applicants will be notified regarding their admission status following the receipt of all required application materials.

Information about admission to the Graduate Studies and Research may be obtained at the following web site: http://www2.mnsu.edu/graduate/ or from:

Minnesota State University, Mankato
College of Graduate Studies & Research
115 Alumni/Foundation Center, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 389-2321
Fax: (507) 389-5974
Toll Free: (800) 722-0544
Email: Inquiries from the United States grad@mnsu.edu
Email: Inquiries from overseas international students gradintl@mnsu.edu
 

Note: The above materials should be returned directly to:

Mailing Address:

Dr. Anne Dahlman
Coordinator of Initial Licensure
Educational Studies: K-12 and Secondary Programs
313 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: (507) 389-5703
Fax: (507) 389-5751
Toll Free: (800) 722-0544
Email: anne.dahlman@mnsu.edu

Step 3. Application to Professional Education

After meeting all program requirements and receiving acceptance into either the Post-Bac. or MAT, candidates will need to apply for admittance into professional education. The process, material and requirements will be discussed and completed during the first class session. Prior to beginning the program it is highly recommended that each candidate successfully complete the Pre-professional Skills Test (PPST). The test score along with additional information will be needed prior to acceptance into professional education. ETS will no longer provide printed copies of the PPST (i.e., Tests at a Glance) booklets. They are available online at www.ets.org/praxis under Test Preparation. For additional information about the PPST or professional education please visit: /newweb/Advising/Praxis_PPST.html.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Anne Dahlman at: anne.dahlman@mnsu.edu.

Background Check

This is completed during the fall semester of your first year.

The amended Minnesota Data Practices Act (1997) requires that we inform all graduate teacher licensure candidates that a background investigation will be conducted as part of the graduate K-12 mentorship placement process. The background investigation is currently used and required in many school districts throughout Minnesota.

The investigation will include an examination of information contained in public records including but not limited to criminal history records. The information is requested for determining your suitability and participation in the mentorship/student teaching program and is intended solely for screening purposes for school districts. It will not be used in a discriminatory manner.

Applicants are not legally required to provide the requested information or to consent to the background investigation. You may choose to refuse to supply the requested information. However, due to your refusal to either provide the requested information or consent to the background investigation, schools may not have the necessary information needed during the selection process of the mentor/student teacher and therefore choose not to include you.

Only individuals who have a legitimate need to access, conduct or place applicants will have access to applicant’s information. The information will be made available to Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and public school employees that are involved in the mentor/student teacher placement process at the school district level. Any data collected, used or maintained by the Department of Educational Studies K-12 and Secondary Programs and the Office of Clinical and Field Experience about a candidate, is accessible to that candidate, upon request, as provided by the Minnesota Governmental Date Practices Act.