Additional Licensure: Elementary Education K-6

State Testing Requirements

The State of Minnesota may require MTLE testing for licensure.

Pedagogy Requirements Satisfied by MN Teaching License

These requirements are deemed as satisfied by a valid Minnesota full-time teaching license.

• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements - Additional License, Elementary

• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Content Requirements - Elementary

• GED 7834 - Teaching the Arts in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7837 - Teaching Health in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7838 - Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7840 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7846 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School K-6, Part I
• GED 7846L - Lab: Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7847 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School K-6, Part II
• GED 7851 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
• GED 7852 - Teaching Math in the Elementary School
• GED 7852L - Lab: Teaching Math in the Elementary School

Additional Licensure Notes

• There is a 7-year limit for students to complete licensure requirements, including passing advanced practicum and applying for the Minnesota teaching license.

• Program requirements are subject to change based on Minnesota educator licensing requirements.

• Additional license candidates are not eligible for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Ask your advisor about options for advanced degrees or other continuing education at Hamline.