Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Education

1500 Highway 36 West

Roseville, MN 55113

Phone: 651.582.8200

FAX: 651.582.8724

Licensing email: [email protected] Licensing Phone: 651.539.4200

Website: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html

Website for applicants trained out-of-state: https://mn.gov/pelsb/ Minnesota State Education Licensing Requirements:

An applicant who completes an approved program leading to licensure in another state may be granted a

Minnesota professional license when the following criteria are met:

  • The teacher preparation institution is accredited by the regional association for the accreditation of colleges and secondary schools;
  • The program leading to licensure has been recognized by that state as qualifying the applicant completing the program for current licensure within that state;
  • The program leading to licensure completed by the applicant is essentially equivalent in content to approved programs offered by Minnesota teacher preparation institutions according to Board of Teaching rules governing the licensure field;
  • The grade level range of preparation is the same as, greater than, or not more than one year less than the grade level range of the Minnesota licensure field for which application is made;
  • The teacher preparation institution which offers the program leading to licensure verifies (using our form, not a letter from the institution) that the applicant has completed an approved licensure program at that institution and recommends the applicant for a license in the licensure field and at the licensure level;
  • The applicant has completed a program leading to licensure as verified by an official transcript issued by the institution recommending the applicant for licensure. In addition to the transcript where you completed your education program, also submit official transcripts of other coursework you have taken since those may be considered when we determine your eligibility for licensure;
  • The applicant has evidence of completing instruction in methods of teaching in the licensure field and at the licensure level of the program; and
  • The applicant has completed student teaching in each licensure field and at applicable grade ranges or essentially equivalent experience.

Please visit http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html and (website not found) for more information.


The Minnesota Department of Education may be contacted for licensing issues at 651.539.4200 or by email at [email protected]. It is highly recommended that you contact this office to confirm this information.

Please note that requirements are subject to change. You may find more licensing information for each state at https://www.ed.gov.

SRU Teacher Candidates MAY use their PA certifications to apply for comparable certifications in this state DEPENDING ON THIS STATE’S DEPT. OF ED’S EVALUATION AND POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.