Welcome!
The FasTrack Initiative is being revised to offer new opportunities. At this time we are not accepting applications.
Please check back for updates. We ARE accepting applications for the Graduate Program of Study for Special Education Candidates. See below for more information.
PostBac Initiative:
The FasTrack PostBac Initiative provides teacher licensure courses using a hybrid/online cohort model through Bemidji State University's Center for Extended Learning. Individuals wishing to teach in the area of their Bachelor's (or advanced) Degree may be eligible to participate (with possible additional coursework in that area).
Interested in becoming a Special Education teacher?
We offer a Graduate Program of Study for Special Education Candidates. Apply to the Graduate Office.
Our Special Education Licensure/M.S. Program is open to those with an undergraduate degree in any field. BSU provides both the basic pedagogy course sequence and a special education licensure program which leads to a teacher license in one of two areas: Specific Learning Disability and/or Emotional Behavior Disorders.
The basic pedagogy sequence is approximately 23 credits. Once completed, candidates move to the Special Education Program. Licensure in SLD or EBD requires 33-34 credits beyond the pedagogy sequence. The Special Education teaching license may be obtained in 9-12 semesters.
Please contact Roxanne Pickle at rpickle@bemidjistate.edu for additional detailed information about the plan of study for the FasTrack/Special Education Initiative. Fastrack partners with the Online Special Ed Program.