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Summer Session Graduate Studies

Graduate study at Bemidji State University offers students the opportunity to achieve an advanced state of knowledge based on the philosophy, history, theory and methodology of a discipline or field of study.

The ability to conduct research, to evaluate and apply the research of others, and to present, orally and in writing, the results of study and research to other scholars and to the community at large are among the professional skills obtained through such study.

Graduate courses may be applied to graduate degrees and special programs such as licensures, or may be taken for professional and personal enhancement. Requirements and restrictions may apply.

For complete application information and contact information, please visit the Graduate Studies website.

International Students interested in pursuing a master's degree at BSU should contact the International Studies office at StudyBemidji@bemidjistate.edu for the appropriate application materials.

All other inquiries may be sent to grad@bemidjistate.edu.

Graduate Offerings

Master of Arts Degree: English

Master of Science Degrees:

  • Biology
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Science
  • Special Education
  • Sports Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Education (cognate areas available are Educational Technology, Reading, Mathematics, Science, etc. For more options, please contact the Chairperson in the Professional Education Department)
  • Technology/Career Technical Education (teaching)
  • Industrial Technology (non-teaching)

Master of Education Degree: Education

Master of Special Education Degree: Special Education

Specialized Licensure:

  • Career and Technical Education
  • Preprimary Specialty
  • Reading
  • Special Education - LD, EBD, and DAPE

Accreditation and Membership Profile

Bemidji State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges. The University maintains memberships in the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools, as well as with several national accrediting professional associations.