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Oct 31, 2025
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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Rochester Education - Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Teacher Preparation Collaborative (TPC) - Certificate
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30 S.H.
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 - see Rochester Education - Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Teacher Preparation Collaborative (TPC) - MS .
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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Teacher Preparation Collaborative (TPC)
TPC Intern Admission Requirements
Candidates 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
Program Content Courses (30 S.H.)
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