Welcome to Placement and Licensure

Our clinical experiences include field experiences, student teaching, internships and practicums all designed to meet PELSB licensure requirements.  We provide clinical experiences that are aligned to the scope and content of the license sought while providing experiences with students that have a range of exceptionalities and who differ in race, ethnicity, home language, socioeconomic status, including students on individualized education plans.  Your clinical experiences will be in a variety of schools, settings, and grade bands.

Southwest Minnesota State University’s teacher education licensure programs are accredited through Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensure and Standards Board (PELSB). They have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in Minnesota. Program completers are urged to apply for licensure as soon as they complete their licensure program. State licensure requirements evolve and change over time, and candidates may be required to complete extra coursework, testing, or additional coursework if they do not apply at the time of program completion.