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Special Education Licensure Programs

 Licensure programs are available in the following areas: Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, and Developmental Adapted Physical Education. These programs are offered at the graduate level. Before registering for classes, students should contact the Graduate Office (755-2027) to enroll. For complete information on graduate education at BSU, refer to the Bemidji State University Graduate Catalog.

Note: Although they share many of the same courses, Special Education license programs are different than the Master’s in Special Education.

I. Specific Learning Disabilities Licensure
Contact Ms. Judy Olson for further information.
Note: Course enrollment for all classes is capped and prerequisite courses will be enforced.

1. Core Skills for Teachers of Special Education
   ED 3600/5600 Study of the Learner with Special Needs (3 credits)
   ED 3640/5640 Due Process in Special Education (2 credits)
   ED 3650/5650 Collaborative Techniques for Special Educators (3 credits)
   ED 4715/5715 Curriculum Techniques with Special Populations (3 credits)
2. Subject Matter Skills for Learning Disabilities
   ED 3201/5201 Language Arts I (3 credits)
   or ED 6230 Curriculum and Instruction in Developmental Reading in Elementary School (2 credits)
   ED 3221/5221 Elementary Math Methods (3 credits)
   or MATH 3052/5052 Math Models, Games, and Activities for the Elementary Classroom (3 credits)
   ED 3608/5608 Mathematics for Learners with Special Needs (2 credits)
   ED 3620/5620 Teaching the Learner with Specific Learning Disabilities I (2 credits)
   ED 6237 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)
   ED 6608 Language Development and Disabilities (3 credits)
   ED 6609 Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Special Needs (3 credits)
   ED 6620 Teaching the Learner with Specific Learning Disabilities II (2 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for LD License 30-31 Credits

II. Emotional Behavioral Disorders Licensure
Contact Dr. Karenlee Alexander for further information.
Note: Course enrollment for all classes is capped and prerequisite courses will be enforced.

1. Core Skills for Teachers of Special Education
   ED 3600/5600 Study of the Learner with Special Needs (3 credits)
   ED 3640/5640 Due Process in Special Education (2 credits)
   ED 3650/5650 Collaborative Techniques for Special Educators (3 credits)
   ED 4715/5715 Curriculum Techniques with Special Populations (3 credits)
2. Subject Matter Skills for Emotional Behavioral Disorders
   ED 3201/5201 Language Arts I (3 credits)
   or ED 6230 Curriculum and Instruction in Developmental Reading in Elementary School (2 credits)
   ED 3221/5221 Elementary Math Methods (3 credits)
   or MATH 3052/5052 Math Models, Games, and Activities for the Elementary Classroom (3 credits)
   ED 3608/5608 Mathematics for Learners with Special Needs (2 credits)
   ED 3630/5630 Teaching the Learner with Emotional Behavioral Disorders I (2 credits)
   ED 6237 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)
   ED 6608 Language Development and Disabilities (3 credits)
   ED 6609 Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Special Needs (3 credits)
   ED 6630 Teaching the Learner with Emotional Behavioral Disorders II (2 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for E/BD License 30-31 Credits

III. Developmental Adapted Physical Education Minor and Licensure
Note: Course enrollment for all classes is capped and prerequisite courses will be enforced.

1. Core Skills for Teachers of Special Education
   ED 3600/5600 Study of the Learner with Special Needs (3 credits)
   ED 3640/5640 Due Process in Special Education (2 credits)
   ED 3650/5650 Collaborative Techniques for Special Educators (3 credits)
   ED 4715/5715 Curriculum Techniques with Special Populations (3 credits)
2. Subject Matter Skills for Developmental Adapted Physical Education
   PHED 4211/5211 D/APE History, Philosophy, Diagnoses, and Assessment (3 credits)
   PHED 4212/5212 Teaching Physical Activities for Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits)
   PHED 4217/5217 D/APE Sport and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits)
   PHED 4970/5970 Internship: D/APE Practicum (3 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for D/APE Minor and License 23 Credits