St. Cloud State University

Each teaching program is thoughtfully curated to help you become a confident, skilled teacher ready for Minnesota classrooms. Coursework and field experiences are tailored to your grade level and subject area, giving you hands-on experience and real-world practice.

Select your program below to learn more about your plan of study:

• Art Education
• Chemistry Education
• Chemistry Education + General Science
• Communication Arts and Literature Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Earth and Space Science Education
• Earth and Space Science + General Science Education
• Elementary Education
• Life Science Education
• Life Science Education + General Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• Social Studies Education
• Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Technology Education

Each semester, the Office of Clinical Experiences at St. Cloud State University works to secure hundreds of high-quality field experience and student teaching placements for education students. These placements do more than meet graduation and licensure requirements—they give you the chance to deepen your knowledge, explore innovative teaching methods and grow as an educator. When you move from recent graduate to new teacher, you’ll have the skills and confidence to inspire students across Minnesota.

The University partners with over 100 schools across the state to match you with placements that fit your teaching preferences and the classroom environment you hope to experience.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in local schools, learning to meet the needs of all students in your grade level and subject area. Through field experiences, you’ll apply research-based teaching strategies and explore ways to engage learners using modern tools and technology.

Experienced professors guide and support you, helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach effectively in a variety of classroom settings.

You’ll leave your program prepared not only to meet licensure requirements but also to address the unique needs of the students and communities you serve, including different cultural, academic and developmental backgrounds.

Visit your program page for details on courses, field experiences and learning opportunities specific to your area of study.

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence:

• All teaching programs are approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and hold Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation membership.
• Technology education is accredited by the Council on Technology Teacher Education and the International Technology Education Association.
• Art programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
• Faculty include Fulbright, McKnight and Bush fellows and bring global experience to the classroom.
• Students benefit from modern labs, field experiences and career support including mentoring through the first three years of teaching.
• St. Cloud State emphasizes community and global engagement, with alumni making an impact in education, arts and STEM fields.