Credentialing for Concurrent Enrollment

Welcome to SMSU's Concurrent Pathway Credentialing for Enrollment Teachers. Thank you for considering SMSU to learn more about what our University has to offer high school instructors like you to meet minimum qualifications to teach concurrent enrollment.

SMSU offers a variety of graduate courses you may be needing to meet the HLC Concurrent Enrollment guidelines. We offer 18 credits in Math, English and Business. We also have a variety of credits available in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies/Speech, Economics and Physics. These courses are delivered as online courses to fit your schedule.

Graduate Credit for Prior Learning

If you currently have 18 credits in a content area already and are looking to make it a master’s degree contact graduatestudies@smsu.edu for more information.

Cost & Financial Aid

Graduate Tuition rates at SMSU are AFFORDABLE!
SMSU offers in-state tuition to nearly everyone. No out state rates! Reciprocity rates may apply.
U.S. Citizens and eligible noncitizens can apply for Federal Aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Those in the Masters Education and Special Ed programs checkout the Teach Grant and Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
Also, don’t forget to check out the different Scholarship opportunities available for graduate students.
Minnesota Tax Credit: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/2020/cite/290.0686?keyword_type=all&keyword=290.0686

You are required to have a 3.0 GPA for admission into the program. If your GPA is under the requirement, you may still qualify for provisional admission through demonstrating your skills and abilities within your application. Professional admission does require students to attain a 3.0 GPA in the first semester.

View the course requirements within our academic catalog.

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