Throughout the program, candidates will be taking courses within the program and content courses, as well as completing field experiences. Participation in field experiences and student teaching requires a considerable commitment of time from the candidates, with student teaching being a full-time obligation. Often candidates must plan to take a leave of absence from their employment to participate in the field experiences and complete student teaching. Candidates receive no compensation for field experiences or student teaching and should make allowances for the loss of income.
Licensure areas approved by the Board of Teaching include:
Business Education (collaborative with Winona State University), Communication Arts and Literature, Family Consumer Science, Health Science, Mathematics, Science (Life Science, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics), Social Studies.
Dance, English as a Second Language, Vocal Music and Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, World Languages and Cultures (Spanish, German, and French), Developmental Adapted Physical Education, Library Media Specialist.
Candidates entering either the Post-Baccalaureate or MAT program will be placed into a cohort of 15-25 candidates and work closely with a cohort of faculty. The program is a comprehensive standards-based licensure program, with course work offered on Tuesday evenings. Courses are offered face-to-face and on line with the use of Desire 2 Learn.
