Updated 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20265
Education
Programs
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Art and Communications Technology In Cte, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Construction Careers In Cte, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Social Studies Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Field-Based Program -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Pre-Primary Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Communication Arts & Literature Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Mathematics Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Science Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
English Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Health Education. B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Mathematics Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Music Education, B.S.
major
Instrumental/Classroom K-12 Specialization (Teacher Licensure) -
Music Education, B.S.
major
Vocal/Classroom K-12 Specialization (Teacher Licensure) -
Physical Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Physics Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Earth and Space Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Chemistry Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Social Studies Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Special Education Academic and Behavioral Strategist, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Visual Arts Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure)
Science Education
Programs
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Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Science Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Physics Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Earth and Space Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Chemistry Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure)
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Science Endorsement (Teacher Licensure)
A total of 120 semester credits are needed for the Elementary Education, Science endorsement (Teacher Licensure) B.S. degree and include the following:
- 40 upper division credits (level 3000/4000)
- 98 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: 98
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)
SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits)
or BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits) - BIOL 1500 Diversity of Life (4 credits)
or BIOL 1120 General Biology: Evolution And Ecology (3 credits) - CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
or CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits) - CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
or CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (4 credits) - GEOL 1110 Physical Geology (4 credits)
- SCI 3100 Integrative Science for Teachers (4 credits)
- SCI 3450 Science Methods For Grades 5-8 (4 credits)
or ED 3410 Secondary Science Methods (4 credits)
EDUCATION CORE
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- ED 3417 Teaching and Learning in the Middle School (3 credits)
- ED 4737 Content Area Reading (3 credits)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSE (5 CREDITS):
- ED 4840 Student Teaching - Special Fields (1-12 credits)
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED
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Program Learning Outcomes | Elementary Education, B.S. major Science Endorsement (Teacher Licensure)
· 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/
· 8710.3340 Middle Level Endorsement License for Teachers of General Science: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.3340/