Alternative Paths to Earn a Teaching License
| Institution | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Program name | The Minnesota Teacher Alternative Preparation Program (MN TAPP) |
| Who is this program for? | College graduates in chemistry, physics, earth science, life science, physical science, mathematics, business education, or English as a second language. Candidates entering this program must be employed as classroom teachers on a limited license and receive a teaching salary from the district as they move through MN TAPP. |
| Program description | MN TAPP works with candidates hired on a limited license and assigned their own classrooms. Program combines intensive summer instruction and field experiences, seminars during the school year, mentoring, and online learning to lead to full licensure. |
| Degree granted | Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure Certificate |
| Teaching licenses | Business 5-12 English as a Second Language K-12 Mathematics 5-8, 9-12 Science 5-8/Chemistry 9-12 Science 5-8/Earth Science 9-12 Science 5-8/Life Science 9-12 Science 5-8/Physics 9-12 |
| More information | Dr. Daria Paul Dona (507-389-2915 or 389-1965), e-mail: daria.dona@mnsu.edu or visit the website |
