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Education Course Descriptions
Bemidji State University's Department of Professional Education is committed to high-quality graduate education for pre-K-12 and post-secondary teachers. To achieve this goal, the master's degree program core courses are designed to meet six program standards adapted from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Seven core courses in the program address the standards and provide a sound foundation for advanced study. Note: Core courses are also offered online through the Center for Extended Learning (http://distance.bemidjistate.edu).
The remainder of the program is devoted to advanced study in the teacher's cognate area. Thus the Education Master of Science degree promotes the scholarly development of highly qualified professional teachers who directly influence the learning process of pre-school through post-secondary students.
The Department of Professional Education advises students to register early to reduce the risk that a course will be canceled due to inadequate enrollment.
Core
ED 6100 Educational Research (3 credits)
ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
ED 6108 The Learning Community (3 credits)
ED 6117 Critical and Creative Thinking (3 credits)
ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
ED 6336 Instructional Design (3 credits)
ED 6920 Directed Group Study: Written Examination (1 credit)
Subtotal 19 Credits
Cognate Area
To be determined with a BSU advisor. All courses in the cognate must be graduate level (typically 5000- and 6000-level courses) and must form a concentration in an academic area (e.g., early childhood education, educational technology, health, mathematics, reading, science, and so on). Courses to be transferred from another institution must be from an accredited university. Cognates must be clearly identified and approved by the advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Note: Certain cognate area courses are also offered online through the Center for Extended Learning (http://distance.bemidjistate.edu).
Subtotal 14-19 Credits
Research
ED 6980 Research Paper (Arr. credits)
or ED 6990 Thesis (Arr. credits)
Subtotal 2-4 Credits
Total Semester Credits Required for Degree 35-42 Credits