CTE Teacher Preparation

There are ten teacher preparation programs in Minnesota currently offering pathways resulting in CTE licensure: Bemidji State University, Bethel University, Concordia College in Moorhead, Lakes Country Service Cooperative, Minnesota State University – Mankato, St. Cloud State University, Southwest Minnesota State University, University of Minnesota – Crookston, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, and Winona State University.

Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources:
Cultivating Resources Career Field
PELSB-Approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Lakes Country Service Cooperative
License Only
Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Southwest MN State University
Undergraduate Degree + License
Classroom-Based Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

University of Minnesota – Crookston
Undergraduate Degree + License
Classroom-Based Instruction
Initial Licensure Only

Licenses:

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Undergrad or Grad Degree + License
Classroom-Based Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation:
Building and Moving Career Field
PELSB-Approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Bemidji State University
Undergrad Degree + License
Classroom-Based Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Lakes Country Service Cooperative
License Only
Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

St. Cloud State University
Graduate Degree + License
Online Instruction
Additional Licensure Only

Licenses:

  • Work-Based Learning
    Note: Technology (100100) is not a CTE license.

Finance, Marketing, Management, and Digital Technology:
Investing in the Future Career Field
PELSB-Approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Bemidji State University
Undergrad Degree + License
Classroom-Based Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Bethel University
Graduate Degree + License
Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Concordia College (Moorhead)
Graduate Degree + License
Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Lakes Country Service Cooperative
License Only
Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Southwest MN State University
Undergraduate Degree + License
Classroom-Based Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Winona State University
Undergrad or Grad Degree + License
Hybrid In-Person/Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Healthcare, Human Services, Public Service, and Education:
Caring for Communities Career Field
PELSB-Approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Lakes Country Service Cooperative
License Only
Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

Hospitality, Design, and Entertainment:
Creating and Experiencing Career Field
PELSB-Approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Lakes Country Service Cooperative
License Only
Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses:

MN State University – Mankato
Undergrad or Grad Degree + License
Hybrid In-Person/Online Instruction
Initial and Additional Licensure

Licenses: