Southwest Minnesota State University School of Education

VISION

Inclusive communities of practice investigating learning and teaching.

MISSION

The mission of the Professional Education programs at SMSU is to create inclusive communities of practice where each learner is an active participant in the investigation of learning, teaching, and leadership processes. Teachers and learners will engage in educational theory, research, inquiry, critical reflection, and application in pursuit of excellence in a culturally responsive education.

On-Campus Majors/Licensures:

Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, K-6 Elementary Education (Age 3-5 Pre-Primary Endorsement or K-8 World Language & Culture: Spanish Endorsement), K-12 Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist, 5-12 Agricultural Education and Work-Based Learning, 5-12 Communication Arts & Literature Education, Communication Studies, 5-12 Communication Arts & Literature Education, English, 5-12 Mathematics, 5-12 Social Studies Licensure, K-12 Art Education, K-12 Music Education: Instrumental, K-12 Must Education: Vocal, K-12 Physical Education Teaching (5-12 Health Education, K-12 Developmentally Adapted Physical Education-DAPE endorsement), 9-12 Biology Education, and 9-12 Chemistry Education

Online Majors/Licensures:

Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, K-6 Elementary Education, K-12 Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), K-12 Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist, K-12 Para-to-ELED, K-12 Para-to-SPED, and K-12 Para-to-TESL