Minnesota Licensure

Once you have passed all necessary MN licensure examinations (Basic Skills, Content & Pedagogy), completed your coursework with a WSU GPA of 2.75 or higher, and began your student teaching, it is time to start thinking about obtaining a Minnesota teaching license.  This process can take awhile, so do not procrastinate!  Many districts will not consider you for employment unless you have a license in hand.  Keep in mind that even if you plan to teach in a state other than Minnesota, the first step is always to get the Minnesota license. Then, you can research the steps to obtaining a license from out-of-state. 

Here are a few tips to get you started:
1.  Read the Minnesota Licensing Directions (pdf). Part of this process will involve the completion of a MN Department of Education background check.
2.  Visit the Minnesota Department of Education web site.
3.  Then, if you have unanswered questions, ask your academic advisor or the WSU Certification Coordinator, Paula O'Malley, for help.