Updated 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20265
Education
Programs
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					Art and Communications Technology In Cte, B.S. 
					major 
					
 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Construction Careers In Cte, B.S. 
					major 
					
 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Elementary Education, B.S. 
					major 
					
 Social Studies Endorsement (Teacher Licensure)
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					Elementary Education, B.S. 
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 Field-Based Program
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					Elementary Education, B.S. 
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 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Elementary Education, B.S. 
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 Pre-Primary Endorsement (Teacher Licensure)
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					Elementary Education, B.S. 
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 Communication Arts & Literature Endorsement (Teacher Licensure)
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					Elementary Education, B.S. 
					major 
					
 Mathematics Endorsement (Teacher Licensure)
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					Elementary Education, B.S. 
					major 
					
 Science Endorsement (Teacher Licensure)
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					English Education, B.S. 
					major 
					
 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Health Education. B.S. 
					major 
					
 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Mathematics Education, B.S. 
					major 
					
 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Music Education, B.S. 
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 Instrumental/Classroom K-12 Specialization (Teacher Licensure)
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					Music Education, B.S. 
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 Vocal/Classroom K-12 Specialization (Teacher Licensure)
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					Physical Education, B.S. 
					major 
					
 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Science Education, B.S. 
					major 
					
 Physics Specialty (Teacher Licensure)
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					Science Education, B.S. 
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 Earth and Space Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure)
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					Science Education, B.S. 
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 Chemistry Specialty (Teacher Licensure)
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					Science Education, B.S. 
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 Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure)
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					Social Studies Education, B.S. 
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 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Special Education Academic and Behavioral Strategist, B.S. 
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 (Teacher Licensure)
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					Visual Arts Education, B.S. 
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 (Teacher Licensure)
				Elementary Education, B.S.
				major
				
(Teacher Licensure)			
			A total of 120 semester credits are needed for the Elementary Education (Teacher Licensure) B.S. degree and include the following:
- 40 upper division credits (level 3000/4000)
- 60 required major core credits
- Completion of Core Curriculum credits (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum [MnTC] Goal Areas 1-10) - required for all baccalaureate degrees
- Completion of BSU Focus and Nisidotaading Course Requirements
Dual Degrees
Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120 credits. 
Multiple Credentials
Any additional major, minor or certificate in a degree must have at least 6 credits of course work not used to meet the requirements of another major, minor or certificate in the degree.
			Multiple Credentials
Any additional major, minor or certificate in a degree must have at least 6 credits of course work not used to meet the requirements of another major, minor or certificate in the degree.
Required Credits: 60
Required GPA: 2.50 
I ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FOUNDATION COURSES
Complete the following courses: 
- ED 3100 Introduction to the Foundations of Public School Education (3 credits)
- ED 3110 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
- ED 3140 Human Diversity and Educational Equity (3 credits)
- ED 3350 Principles and Strategies of Teaching (3 credits)
- ED 3780 Inclusive Teaching and Classrooms (3 credits)
- ED 4799 The Professional Teacher (1 credit)
- HLTH 3400 Health and Drugs in Society (2 credits)
Complete the following course, up to 12 credits: 
- ED 4820 Student Teaching - Elementary (1-16 credits)
II ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR COURSES
Complete the following courses: 
- ED 3201 Language Arts I (3 credits)
- ED 3202 Language Arts II (3 credits)
- ED 3203 Language Arts III (3 credits)
- ED 3221 Elementary Math Methods (3 credits)
- ED 3222 Elementary Science Methods (3 credits)
- ED 3240 Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 credits)
- ED 3310 Creative Arts in Education (3 credits)
- HLTH 4100 Teaching Elementary School Health (2 credits)
- PHED 4200 Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education to Classroom Teachers (1 credit)
Complete the following course: 
- MATH 1011 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (3 credits)
Complete the following course: 
- MATH 1013 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II (3 credits)
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED
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Program Learning Outcomes | Elementary Education, B.S.
· 8710.2000 Standards of Effective Practice: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.2000/
· 8710.3200 Teachers of Elementary Education: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.3200/
