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MEd Teaching at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Education and Initial Teaching License curriculum earns you a master's degree and will train you to become a teacher in your field of choice. The Master of Education (MEd)/initial licensure programs are for individuals with bachelor's degrees who want to become teachers.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 1.5 years / Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Science Emphasis, Multilingual Education Track, Multilingual Education for Working Professionals Track, Social Studies Track, Alternative Pathway: Elementary Education, Alternative Pathway: English as a Second Language, Arts in Education Track, Elementary Track.

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Entry requirements

Each track has a subset of prerequisite courses. Prerequisite information can be found at: https://www.cehd.umn.edu/ci/admissions/med-teaching-prerequisites/ A transcript review is recommended to be completed before applying in order to determine if an applicant is ready to apply or should continue to work on additional prerequisite coursework. Unofficial transcript(s) can be submitted for evaluation to the attention of the appropriate C&I MEd advisor. Adviser information is available with the current requirement and coursework link provided for each track. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 1.5 years / Plan C 30 credits

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