Earn a Minnesota teaching license and master's degree in two years.
WORK & LEARN is for individuals who are dedicated to education, have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and are current or prospective employees of Intermediate District 917 or its 11 member districts. Participants will be employed as teachers of record or paraprofessionals by their school district while taking a combination of online and face-to-face (f2f) courses in a cohort model. Classes will take place at Shakopee High School through the University of St. Thomas.
YEAR ONE
Spring
Standards of Effective Practice
Educational Equity & Inclusive Practices
Classroom Engagement
Summer
Effective Teaching and Learning
Literacy Development
Fundamental Courses in Special Education
Fall
Special Education Method Courses
YEAR TWO
Spring
Special Education Method Courses
Field Experiences
Summer
Disability-Specific Method Courses
Interview Preparation
Launching Your Career Introduction
Fall
Clinical Practice
Ed-TPA
YEAR THREE
Spring
Master's Degree Add-on
Add-On Licenses:
Autism Spectrum Disorders Methods & Clinical Practice
Emotional Behavioral Disorders & Clinical Coursework
PROGRAM COST
Initial Behavioral Strategist License Coursework
31 credits
Add-on Master's Degree
3 credits
Add-on Autism Spectrum Disorders License Coursework
8 credits
Add-on Emotional Behavioral Disorders License Coursework
8 credits
University of St. Thomas MA Degree is approximately $660 per credit. Cost of books is an additional fee and varies by course. Participants are encouraged to apply for financial aid. A tuition reimbursement program may be available through your District.
Click the link below to the application to the Work and Learn program to be used by an employee of ISD 917 or by an employee of any of the ISD 917 member districts. Please note that the deadline for the first round of candidates is February 15, 2020.
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