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Dec 11, 2024
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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Rochester Education - Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Teacher Preparation Collaborative (TPC)
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Winona State University and Public School Districts in Southeastern Minnesota are partners in a Teacher Preparation Collaborative designed to allow individuals with a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate content area to complete coursework enabling them to become licensed to teach in a secondary setting in Minnesota. This alternative pathway to licensure requires intensive coursework and field experience during the summer at the Rochester campus followed by a yearlong internship under the supervision of a classroom teacher in a middle school or high school. An optional Master’s of Science in Education degree may be obtained with an additional 17 credits.
Individuals with the appropriate academic content preparation may complete licensure requirements:
- Business Education (grades 5-12)
- Chemistry (grades 9-12)*
- Communication Arts and Literature (grades 5-12)
- Earth Science (grades 5-12)*
- Life Science (grades 9-12)*
- Mathematics (grades 5-12)
- Physics (grades 9-12)*
- Social Science (grades 5-12)
*It is possible to add the Middle Level Science Endorsement (5-8) to the Chemistry, Life Science or Physics licensure area if the candidate meets the qualifications and is interested.
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Admission Requirements for Interns in the Teacher Preparation Collaborative
Candidates for this program must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field from an accredited institution
- An overall GPA of 2.75 along with a GPA of 3.0 in major for licensure area is preferred
- Provide evidence of passing scores on the MTLE Basic Skills exams (Reading, Writing and Math)
- Evidence of successful completion of the appropriate MTLE Content exams is preferred
- Complete application materials
- Participate in an interview and selection process
After selection, candidates must:
- Sign an agreement indicating willingness to complete WSU summer coursework prior to a yearlong full time internship in a public secondary school
- Be recommended to the Board of Teaching for a Limited Intern License
- Agree to take the MTLE Pedagogy 5-12 and the appropriate MTLE Content exams as required for licensure
- Complete portfolios during the yearlong practicum that demonstrate competence in the content field for licensure and the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice
Note:
Total credits for preparation program = 30 credits Master’s Option -
Interns who complete the preparation program have the option of completing a Master of Science in Education Degree with an additional 17 credits. Requirements for the Master’s degree must be completed no later than seven (7) years from the beginning of the TPC program. Students seeking to complete the Master’s degree should submit an MS Application form; this form can be found on the Graduate Studies web site. Then, the student will be contacted by an Academic Advisor for the purpose of completing the Candidacy Form. Total credits required for Master’s option = 17 credits
Total credits for combined licensure and master’s option = 47 graduate credits
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