Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning Accreditation
Minnesota State University Moorhead meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) as a five-year teacher education institution offering the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Education Specialist. Questions on accreditation contact: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, 1140 19th St NW Ste 400, Washington, DC 20036-6610, Phone: 202.223.0077
Minnesota State University Moorhead's teacher licensure/endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
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CAEP Accredited Teacher Education Licensure Programs at MSUM
Licensure AreaCommunication Arts and LiteratureInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaEarly ChildhoodInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaElementaryInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaEnglish as a Second LanguageInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesAdvanced program beginning 3-yr phase out beginning academic year 2020-2021.Licensure AreaHealthInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaMathematicsInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaMiddle Level Communication Arts and LiteratureInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaMiddle Level MathematicsInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaMiddle Level ScienceInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaMusic: Instrumental and Classroom MusicInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaMusic: Vocal and Classroom MusicInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaPhysical EducationInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaScience: ChemistryInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaScience: Earth ScienceInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaScience: General ScienceInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesScience programs designed for students to meet General Science requirements along with a specific science licensure area.Licensure AreaScience: Life ScienceInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaScience: PhysicsInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaSocial StudiesInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaSpecial Education: Academic and Behavior StrategistInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure is added-on to Elementary or any Secondary/K-12 Content Area.Licensure AreaSpecial Education: Autism Spectrum DisorderInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesThis program has been discontinued.Licensure AreaSpecial Education: Developmental Adaptive Physical EducationInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesThis licensure can only be added on to a PE license.Licensure AreaSpecial Education: Developmental DisabilitiesInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesInitial program has been discontinued.Licensure AreaSpecial Education: Early ChildhoodInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaSpecial Education: Emotional or Behavioral DisordersInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesInitial and advanced programs have been discontinued.Licensure AreaSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesInitial program has been discontinued.Licensure AreaSpecial Education: Physical Health DisabilitiesInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaVisual ArtsInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesLicensure AreaWorld Languages and Cultures: K-12 SpanishInitialAdditional
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OnlyAdvancedNotesOther Advanced Programs Leading to Licensure
Program NameEducational LeadershipLicensure AreaK-12 PrincipalProgram ApprovalMinnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA)NotesProgram NameEducational LeadershipLicensure AreaSpecial Education DirectorProgram ApprovalMinnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA)NotesProgram NameEducational LeadershipLicensure AreaCommunity Education DirectorProgram ApprovalMinnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA)NotesProgram NameEducational LeadershipLicensure AreaSuperintendentProgram ApprovalMinnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA)NotesProgram NameSchool PsychologyLicensure AreaSchool Psychology SpecialistProgram ApprovalNational Association of School Psychologists (NASP)NotesReceived National Recognition in 2019Note: Minnesota State University Moorhead also offers a Curriculum and Instruction (C & I) Master’s Degree. This program has several emphasis areas, but the emphasis areas do not lead to any licensure areas or endorsements. The C & I program was previously accredited under NCATE, but the C & I program will no longer be accreditation under CAEP due to its non-licensure status.
Other Accredited Professional Programs at Minnesota State Moorhead
Appeal to Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
All persons denied issuance or renewal of licenses granted by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, and all Minnesota teacher-preparing institutions denied program or institutional approval, and all persons licensed by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board whose appeals are denied by the local committee for continuing education/relicensures, are hereby entitled to a hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14, on such denial and to a final decision by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. A person or an institution entitled to a hearing under the provisions of this part shall file a written request for such hearing with the executive secretary of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board within 30 days from the date of the denial. Failure to file a written request for a hearing within 30 days constitutes a waiver of the individual's right to a hearing.