Overview

The Communication Arts and Literature (Teaching) program at Winona State University will prepare you to teach English for grades 5–12 and meet the requirements set by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Program at a Glance

The Communication Arts and Literature (Teaching) (CALT) major consists of 92 credits.

You’ll complete coursework in literature and communication studies as well as education through the Teacher Education Program. You should apply to the College of Education by the end of your second or third semester.

Be aware that getting admitted to WSU and enrolling as a CALT major doesn’t guarantee admission to the Teacher Education Program.

This program is meant to thoroughly prepare you for the world of teaching. Over the past 10 years, 97% of CALT students got a job within one year of graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Small Group Communication

Argumentation and Advocacy

Teaching and Coaching Oral Communication

Personal & Community Health

Children and Youth with Exceptionalities

Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies

Metacognitive Learner: K-12 and 5-12

Classroom Management: K-12 and 5-12

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: K-12 and 5-12

Middle Level Schools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winona, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you’re a student with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, you’ll be guaranteed admission to Winona State University.

There’s a $20 application fee, which can be paid online.

First-year students will need to submit official high school transcripts or GED documentation to be admitted.

Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission decisions. However, original or certified true copies with English translations must be presented before the start of your first semester.

Provide Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year
Out-of-State

8051 USD / year

≈ 8051 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4466 USD / year

≈ 4466 USD / year

Living costs

Winona

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Program at a Glance

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Winona

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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