The University of St. Thomas

Graduate Licensure Programs

State Exams for Teacher Licensure

The State of  Minnesota requires for licensure that minimum scores be met on the MTLE exams. MTLE is taken as part of the admissions process to the School of Education, and tests basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. To learn more go to: www.mtle.nesinc.com or www.education.state.mn.us and click on Educator Licensing on the right side, then click on Teacher Testing Requirements on the right side. 

Transcript Areas Evaluated

Your transcripts will be evaluated to determine:

  • Applicable education coursework
  • Content area coursework (specialty areas for 5-12, K-12 and middle level areas for K-8)
  • Additional college-level mathematics and science coursework for K-8 licensure.

Undergraduate Licensure