College of Education and Human Development

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

MNGOT: ESL and world language MEd and licensure

We are currently accepting applications for our University of Minnesota Grow Your Own Teachers (MNGOT) K-12 ESL and world language (WL) program. This pathway is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree and  who are interested in earning a master's degree and license in K-12 ESL and/or WL.

  • Earn a Tier 3 K-12 ESL and/or a K-12 world language teaching license 
  • Earn a master's of education degree
  • The option to earn a $35,000 paid student teaching residency fellowship during student teaching
  • Programming option for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers
  • Scholarships for tuition

U of M Grow Your Own Teachers Program (MNGOT)

Is the program right for you?


MNGOT is designed for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree

  • Educational assistants or paraprofessionals
  • Substitute/reserve teachers who hold only a substitute teaching license
  • Community members
  • Tier 2 teachers
  • Recent college graduates
  • Career changers
     
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Program features

  • Earn a $35,000 for a paid residency fellowship for field experience and student teaching
  • Generous tuition scholarships
  • A teacher community (cohort)
  • Hybrid coursework; four in person Saturdays/semester with zoom/online classes weeknights and Saturdays
  • Innovative, equity-driven curriculum
  • University mentoring throughout the program 
  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers can complete the program while continuing to work

Summer 2025 - Spring 2027 program

Option 1: One year paid residency fellowship

Year 1

  • Fellowships and scholarships up to the cost of attendance
  • Complete a full year of student teaching as a resident student teacher or a Tier 2 teacher
  • Mentored by University supervisor
  • Complete coursework (summer, fall, spring)

Year 2

  • Option to work in a school as a Tier 2 teacher 
  • Complete coursework (summer, fall, spring)

Additional program information

    Tuition and financial aid information

    Tuition and financial aid information

    We are able to offer a reduced rate of $600 per credit. The 36-credit program will cost a total of $21,600; this rate will save participants nearly $3000. In addition, working is allowable during at least the first year of the program, depending on individual student teaching scenarios and district employment opportunities. Generous scholarships are available for eligible students.

    Application, dates, and deadlines

    Application, dates, and deadlines

    • August 1, 2024: Application opens
    • December 15, 2024: Priority application deadline

    Please note: an interview and admission decision will occur following each application deadline. Candidates only need to participate in one application round.

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    Undergraduate course requirements and licensure information

    Undergraduate course requirements and licensure information

    Non-native speakers of English must meet additional University language requirements. More information is available on the Graduate School website.

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