Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
This is archival data. This system was retired as of August 21, 2023 and the information on this page has not been updated since then. For current information, visit catalogs.umn.edu.
|
Twin Cities Campus
DirecTrack to TeachingInstitute of Child Development
Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Psychology
Family Social Science
Kinesiology, School of
Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
School of Social Work
College of Education and Human Development
Get on the path to teaching licensure as an undergraduate through DirecTrack to Teaching. The program gives undergraduates early exposure to the culture of teaching and schools. Enter the profession with confidence and competence.
Learn as part of a select group of future teachers from multiple disciplines.
Participate in guided experiences (volunteering, observing, tutoring) with youth and in classroom settings.
Focus on the subject area you want to teach.
Earn preferred admission status into the M.Ed/initial licensure program when certain benchmarks are met (but admission is not guaranteed).
DirecTrack to Teaching is not a stand-alone undergraduate major, and it does not lead to any particular baccalaureate degree. You will maintain your current University of Minnesota undergraduate college and major status (e.g., math major, history major, etc.) while pursuing the DirecTrack to Teaching program.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Currently enrolled University of Minnesota-Twin Cities undergraduate students with either second-term freshman status or second-term sophomore status may apply. We're looking for exceptional students who hold promise as future educators. We want to see the following:
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 overall (3.0 is preferred). A minimum 3.0 overall GPA is required for maintaining your status in the program.
• Volunteer activities that show an interest in education. We look for candidates who have demonstrated their interest in teaching with activities and volunteer experiences related to children and youth.
Undergraduate transfer students from outside the University of Minnesota system who meet the above criteria are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have at least two years of studies remaining at the University of Minnesota after transfer.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
Benchmark Minimums:
You will be required to meet the following benchmarks to continue participating in the DirecTrack to Teaching program:
Achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 throughout the program.
• Maintain full-time student status and good academic standing in the major, and adequate progress toward graduation.
• Take at least one course in the DirecTrack to Teaching sequence per academic year after admission to DirecTrack to Teaching.
• Earn grades in DirecTrack to Teaching courses of B or higher.
• Participate in at least two DirecTrack to Teaching professional development events per semester (when not enrolled in a DirecTrack to Teaching course).
• Participate in the DirecTrack to Teaching learning community via the online networking site.
• Complete at least 100 hours of practicum/service-learning experience through enrollment in Exploring the Teaching Profession coursework: EDHD 3001 and EDHD 3002 (two 2-credit course sequence: 4-credit total).
Preferred Coursework
You'll find it easiest to fulfill all your major and DirecTrack to Teaching requirements if you choose an undergraduate major that is directly related to your desired teaching field. Consult with your current college adviser, as well as with the initial licensure program adviser for your desired teaching area.
CI 3901 - Exploring the Teaching Profession I
(2.0 cr)
CI 3902 - Exploring the Teaching Profession II
(2.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Art Education
English Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Second Languages and Cultures
Social Studies Education
Special Education
Dance Education
Theatre Education
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
