Additional Licensure: K-6 Elementary Education

State Testing Requirements

• MTLE: Elementary Education K-6 (sub test 1, sub test 2, and sub test 3)

The above assumes you have a valid Minnesota full-time license, exempting you from the basic skills and pedagogy test requirements.

Pedagogy Requirements Satisfied by MN Teaching License

These requirements are deemed as satisfied by a valid Minnesota full-time teaching license.

• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements - Additional License, Elementary

• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Content Requirements - Elementary

• GED 7835 - Teaching Art in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7836 - Teaching Music in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7837 - Teaching Health in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7838 - Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7840 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7846 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School K-6, Part I
• GED 7846L - Lab: Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School K-6
• GED 7847 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School K-6, Part II
• GED 7851 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
• GED 7852 - Teaching Math in the Elementary School
• GED 7852L - Lab: Teaching Math in the Elementary School

Additional Licensure Notes

• There is a 7-year limit for students to complete licensure requirements, including passing advanced practicum and applying for the Minnesota teaching license.
• Additional license candidates are not eligible for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Ask your advisor about options for advanced degrees or other continuing education at Hamline.

Disclosure Information

K-6 Elementary Education Gainful Employment