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Professional Education

Department of Professional Education
College of Professional Studies
Education Art Building 218-755-3734

Faculty

Dr. Jack Reynolds (Chair), Dr. Charles Alberti, Dr. Karenlee Alexander, Dr. David Benson, Dr. Barbara Bridges, Mr. James Brouwer, Ms. Margaret Carlson, Dr. Daniel Gartrell, Dr. Hal Gritzmacher, Dr. Annie Henry, Dr. Johannas Jordan, Mr. Jack Judkins, Dr. David Larkin, Dr. James Mastro, Dr. Catherine McCartney, Dr. Marilyn Meisenheimer, Dr. Kathryn Morgan, Dr. Ronald Oldham, Ms. Judy Olson, Dr. Carole Reesink, Dr. Patricia Rogers, Dr. Dale Sakrison, Ms. Kathleen Sonsteng

Curriculum Area Faculty: English, Dr. Mark Christensen; Social Studies, Dr. Mike Garrett; Music, Dr. Janice Haworth; Visual Arts, Mr. John (Butch) Holden; Industrial Technology, Dr. James McCracken; Modern Languages, Dr. Kathleen Meyer; Physical Education, Ms. Donna Palivec; Mathematics, Dr. Glen Richgels; Health, Dr. Karl Salscheider; Science, Dr. John Truedson

Areas of Study

The teacher is a reflective professional who nurtures the potential of individuals through a knowledge of child and adolescent development and who addresses the diversity of student needs in a multicultural society. The teacher has the ability to mesh effectively the methodologies, theories, concepts, and principles upon which the art and science of education are built. Working from a pedagogical and academic knowledge base, the teacher integrates these elements into effective teaching to promote growth in cognitive and affective learning. In addition, the teacher, as a life-long learner, keeps abreast of current trends and research while working with colleagues, administrators, other professionals, and parents to enhance the educational process now and in the future. The model that forms the basis for the programs is fully described in the department's Handbook for Education Majors.

Preparation

See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation.

Recommended High School Courses
Science
Psychology
Health
Human Development
Oral and Written Communication
Computer Use
Geography
Mathematics

Credit Requirement

Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State University.

Second Majors and Minors

Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option of a second major or minor that might strengthen or complement their major.

Career Directions

Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary Teacher
Education Specialist
Parent Educator
Training Manager
Curriculum Developer
Community Education Coordinator
Early Childhood Family Educator
Adult Educator
Graduate Student

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