Overview

After successfully completing program requirements, you’ll earn your M.Ed. and be recommended for a license to teach in early childhood classrooms (birth-3rd grade) in Minnesota.

The Early Childhood Education program of the University of Minnesota is for students pursuing their first Minnesota teaching license. There are no prerequisite courses required for admission.

Careers

A teacher's salary depends on two factors: number of years teaching and level of education. A teacher with a master's degree is able to start at a higher salary. Minnesota teachers tend to make more than the national median wage.

Jobs:

Preschool teachers

Kindergarten and elementary teachers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early childhood education

Social and emotional learning

Cognitive and language learning

Creative and motor learning

Education of infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts: You must submit an unofficial transcript or academic record for each institution you’ve attended. International students must submit an English translation of their transcript.

Personal statement: Tell us about what factors have drawn you to teaching. (You might include personal, social, or professional inspirations.) What experiences with children have influenced or informed your process? Reflecting on this, how do you anticipate this program will help you grow as a professional educator? Your essay should be no longer than five pages (12-point font, double-spaced). Include your name on the top of each page.

Resume or CV.

Two letters of recommendation: Identify and get contact information for two people who will serve as your recommenders.

Application Fee: $75 ($95 for international applicants).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19509 USD / year

≈ 19509 USD / year
Out-of-State

19509 USD / year

≈ 19509 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8066 USD / year

≈ 8066 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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