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Twin Cities Campus

Career and Technical Education Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
College of Education and Human Development
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Contact Information
Department of Organization Leadership, Policy, and Development, 330 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-1700; fax: 612-624-2231)
Email: opdo@umn.edu
  • Students will no longer be accepted into this program after Fall 2015. Program requirements below are for current students only.
  • Program Type: Post-baccalaureate credit certificate/licensure/endorsement
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2016
  • Length of program in credits: 12
  • This program does not require summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Technical Education PBacc Certificate Grad
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
This certificate is designed for current instructors and those preparing to instruct in technical and community college settings, or individuals seeking a credential for workplace advancement. Completion of Teacher Education Series (TES) requirements for this certificate program prepares students for state teaching licensure in secondary and postsecondary career and technical education. Licensure is granted by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Seventy-five percent of the certificate coursework must be completed at the University of Minnesota. Most courses will be offered on the University's Twin Cities campus, but additional courses may be offered elsewhere.
Program Delivery
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Prerequisites for Admission
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be submitted at any time.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80 is required for students to remain in good standing.
A 12-credit Regents-approved career and technical education certificate is available to students who wish to obtain a credential after completing the Teacher Education Series (TES) and approved electives.
Required courses
Minimum 8-10 credits Students must complete the four required TES courses, listed below. For participants with no previous pedagogy courses, an additional 2 credit graduate level course related to pedagogy determined in consultation with the adviser will be required, but can be waived for those with previous pedagogy training or experience.
OLPD 5806 {Inactive} (2.0 cr)
OLPD 5808 {Inactive} (2.0 cr)
OLPD 5829 {Inactive} (2.0 cr)
OLPD 5861 {Inactive} (2.0 cr)
Students are encouraged to consult faculty adviser about appropriate elective course(s) to complete the program's 12-credit requirement. Elective courses must be approved by a faculty adviser.
 
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