Education Licensure
Applying for Your License
Application Process and Materials
- Steps for Applying for a MN Professional Teaching License
- Steps for Applying for Administrative Licenses
- Professional Educator Licensure and Standards Board (PELSB) Application for Teaching License
Request for Licensure Verification Form
REQUEST LICENSURE VERIFICATION
Tiers Without Fear!
Unsure which licensure tier to apply for? Please use the Tiers Without Fear Exploration Tool below to guide you in deciding if you are ready to apply for licensure in Minnesota. We encourage you to use this exploratory tool as a starting point in your licensing journey.
Enrolling in a Licensure Program
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher and want to enroll in an education licensure program to earn an initial or additional teaching license?
Please complete the Education Licensure Only Form so we can best direct you on your steps for applying to SMSU . After you've been accepted to the University, we will review your transcripts to determine which courses you will need to earn a MN teaching license in the field you're interested in.
For more information on the requirements for licensure in these states bordering Minnesota, please see the links provided below:
- Iowa Board of Educational Examiners - https://www.boee.iowa.gov/
- Nebraska Department of Education - https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/
- North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board - https://www.nd.gov/espb/
- South Dakota Department of Education - https://doe.sd.gov/certification/
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/general
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