Secondary Education

The Secondary Education major at Bemidji State University leads to a bachelor's degree and teacher licensure in a variety of subject areas. Graduates are qualified to teach grades five through twelve or grades kindergarten through twelve, depending on the program of study. Check the subject area requirements in the the BSU Undergraduate Catalog.

FasTrack Secondary Initiative

Bemidji State University now offers an online program through the Center for Extended Learning to assist those individuals holding a non-teaching bachelor's degree, wishing to teach at the secondary level, and willing to submit a portfolio to the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of licensure. Teachers working outside their area of licensure can also add other licensed areas by participating in this program. For more information, visit the Center for Extended Learning or contact Dr. Chad Schmidt or 651-895-9150.

Secondary Education Foundation Courses

• ED 3100 Introduction to the Foundations of Public School Education
• ED 3110 Educational Psychology
• ED 3140 Human Relations in Education
• ED 3350 Pedagogy: Planning for Instruction
• ED 3750 Adaptation and Management: Designing the Learning Environment
• ED 4799 The Professional Teacher
• ED 4800 Standards of Effective Practice
• ED 4830 Student Teaching: Secondary
• HLTH 3400 Health and Drugs in Society

Secondary Education Programs

Information about the following secondary major programs can be found in the Bemidji State University academic catalog.

• English
• Career and Technical Education
• Health Education
• Mathematics
• Modern Languages: German
• Modern Languages: Spanish
• Music
• Physical Education
• Science
• Social Studies
• Technology Education
• Visual Arts

Credits for the secondary education majors vary depending on the subject area selected. Most courses taken during the first and second year of study are liberal education requirements. Recommended liberal education courses vary depending on the subject area selected.

Completing the PRAXIS II exam in content knowledge and teaching methodology is now required for licensure in Minnesota. The PRAXIS II is taken following the completion or near completion of all coursework and student teaching.

Students should see their advisors for assistance with planning coursework. Please note that some courses have prerequisites. Also note that some specialty area courses are not offered every semester.