Science education additional teaching license

This program is designed for teachers who hold a Minnesota teaching license and want to add an additional license in Science to expand their areas of expertise. Our courses are designed and taught by leading researchers. Knowing the quality of our curriculum and instruction, districts hire and retain our graduates because of their expertise and leadership.

Additional teaching license offerings:

Chemistry (grades 9-12)
Earth and space science (grades 9-12)
Life science (grades 9-12)
Physics (grades 9-12)

In addition to completing requirements for at least one of the four licensure specialty areas listed above, students can also choose to complete requirements for general science (grades 5-8). While general science licensure is optional, it is highly recommended by the college.

If you already have a teaching license and want to earn an additional teaching license in a science area, contact Gillian Roehrig

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The coursework definitely prepared me for my career. I was given tools such as how to prepare a lesson and unit, strategies and techniques to use in my classroom, how to assess student understanding, and handle issues and situations appropriately.

Chaska Taylor MEd 2018

About this program

Program coursework

The coursework will integrate technical knowledge that makes science teaching more effective for all learners. Ultimately these courses are designed to help you learn how to use various instructional techniques and methods, and to reflect upon your teaching as you begin your career as a science teacher.

View the curriculum in the course catalog under Requirements > Program Sub-Plan Requirements > Science.

Student experience

Our unique co-teaching program and cohort experience will help you gain the confidence you need to start in your own classroom with plenty of support. You will teach at both a middle school and high school as part of your student teaching practicum. Learn more about the student teaching experience.

How to apply

Application deadline and instructions

Application Deadlines:

October 1 for Spring admission
February 1 for Summer admission
June 1 for Fall admission

Students need a current state of Minnesota teaching license and a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or foreign equivalent with at least a 2.8 GPA.

Admission decisions are made up to eight weeks after the application deadline. The number of credits required to complete this program varies based on past coursework, which will be determined upon receipt of your application.

You can also contact the faculty advisor for the program Terrence Wyberg

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Tuition and funding

Tuition varies depending on your degree program, student status, and residency.

For more information, please visit https://onestop.umn.edu/finances/costs/tuition

Application requirements

Adding a teaching license requires a current Minnesota state teaching license along with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or foreign equivalent with at least a 2.8 GPA.

To apply you will need:

Unofficial transcripts: Upload your transcripts into the application system; please do not mail your transcripts. Official transcripts are required only after you are admitted. Tips for uploading your transcript(s). Transfer credits must be evaluated and approved by a faculty advisor.
Resume: Upload in the Program Supplementary Information -Graduate Program Additional Application section.
Educational goal statement: Upload in the Program Supplementary Information section.
Current Minnesota teaching license: Upload in the Department\Program Forms section.

Complete only the following sections:

Personal information
Application information
Educational background
Employment/Residence information

International applicants

International applicants may also need:

An English translation of your transcripts, if the transcript is not in English.
A course by course evaluation may be required.
TOEFL scores. Official TOEFL scores are required. You may qualify for an exception if you have completed 16 semester or 24 quarter credits within the past 24 months in residence as a full-time student at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States.

UMN TOEFL score requirements and submission guidelines

TOEFL registration and score submission

Additional admissions information

Earn your master’s in education

You can pursue the additional license alone or pursue the additional license and an MEd Professional Studies degree in the same program area concurrently.

You will need to apply to both the additional license and MEd program and then work with your advisor to plan your coursework to meet both requirements simultaneously. More information on application to the MEd program.

Contact the program faculty in your area of interest for more information:

Science licenses, Gillian Roehrig

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