Hamline University
School of Education and Leadership
Are you working in a K-12 setting as a paraprofessional or other educational support staff member? Are you interested in getting your teaching license and undergraduate degree?
The Para Pathway program at Hamline was built for your specific needs as a working professional to complete your undergraduate degree and a teaching license as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
Hamline is the oldest School of Education in the state of Minnesota and has helped to produce many Minnesota Teachers of the Year. We are proud of our alumni and not only have a reputation of excellence and a commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice, but we also have one of the most cost and time effective programs built around your full-time working schedule.
Highlights of the Para Pathway Program
Complete your undergraduate degree and licensure completely online* (or choose in-person options if that is more your style)
Use your current working context in a K-12 school to complete your field experience
Only pay for what you use! No hidden fees for things you won’t use as an online student (like the student workout center or student organizations)
Jump right into your education classes -- no need to wait until your general courses are completed, we can get you into your major classes right away and help you complete your general courses as you go.
Flexibility for your needs -- sometimes life happens and you need to step away for a semester or so. That’s okay-- we make it easy to pause and come back so that you can work on school when that works for you.
*You must start in the fall to be guaranteed a completely online schedule
Want more information? An admission counselor will respond: (click here to request information) | Email parapathway@hamline.edu | Call 651-523-2900