Welcome!
The FasTrack Initiative is being revised to offer new opportunities. At this time we are not accepting applications.
The Bemidji Fastrack PostBac Secondary Initiative program is still under review at the Minnesota Board of Teaching and the board does not meet in July or August. IF we are approved, the earliest start date will be Spring 2014.
After September 2013 you may contact fastrack@bemidjistate.edu for status updates. We wish you the best in your quest for teacher licensure.
Please check back for updates.
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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.