Minnesota Teacher Education Programs

(found programs from 35 schools)

MN Dept of Education:: http://www.education.state.mn.us/MDE/index.html
Teacher Certification in MN:: Minnesota Teacher Certification Info

Follow the links below to find schools offering different types of teacher education programs in Minnesota. If you are trying to become a teacher, and you plan on working in Minnesota, you should definitely take a look at the Department of Education’s website (links at the top of this page). The individual states make a lot of their own decisions about how teachers need to be prepared, which degree programs are "approved", etc.

Also, as a rule, you should contact multiple schools if you are seriously considering going back for a degree or certificate in education. There can sometimes be very significant differences in tuition, admissions requirements, and so on, even between schools that you might think are very similar. So, it’s always a good idea to contact a number of schools and do a little comparison shopping.

Overview

The Midwest state of Minnesota is home to over five million residents. Sometimes called the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", Minnesota has loads of beautiful lakes, forests, parks and other wilderness areas to offer outdoor enthusiasts. More than half of the state’s residents are concentrated in the urban "twin cities" area of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

Teacher Education in Minnesota

At the state-wide level, the Evelyn Lenander Education Fund Scholarship offers aid to those studying elementary education. For students specializing in music education, the Wenger Foundation Scholarship provides funding at certain Minnesota institutions.

Teaching Careers in Minnesota

The mean annual salary for teachers in Minnesota is $46,320 although this number can vary significantly depending on your level of experience and subject of expertise. The traditional route of becoming a teacher in Minnesota requires you to possess a bachelor’s degree, complete an approved teacher education training program, and pass a general teaching and topic-specific subject test. Future teachers must also complete the Minnesota Human Relations Program and submit to a background check.