Graduate Licensure

About the Program

The state of Minnesota grants Licenses to students who complete requirements set forth by various state agencies. Students may pursue a licensure emphasis in conjunction with some master's degree programs.

Licensures in: K-12 Principal, Superintendent, Special Education Director, Autism, ABS, DD, ECSE, LD, EBD, TESL and Reading.

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.

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. Provisional admission does require students to attain a 3.0 GPA in their first semester.

View the course requirements within our academic catalog.

View Academic Catalog