2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (20273)
Education
Programs
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Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Pre-Primary Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Mathematics Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Communication Arts & Literature Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Field-Based Program -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Social Studies 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
Earth and Space Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Physics Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Chemistry 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)
Physical Education
Programs
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Physical Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Developmental/ Adapted Physical Education
minor
(Teacher Licensure) - Human Performance Minor minor
- Coaching cert
- Outdoor Leadership cert
Physical Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure)
A total of 120 semester credits are needed for the Physical Education (Teacher Licensure) B.S. degree and include the following:
- Completion of a minimum of 40 upper division credits (level 3000/4000)
- Completion of all required major credits
- Completion of Core Curriculum credits (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum [MnTC] Goal Areas 1-10 with a minimum of 40 credits) required for all baccalaureate degrees
- Completion of BSU Focus and Nisidotaading Course Requirements
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: 79
Required GPA: 2.50
I REQUIRED COURSES
Select 1 of the following courses:
- BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits)
- BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits)
Complete the following courses:
- BIOL 1111 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I (4 credits)
- HLTH 2100 First Aid and CPR/AED (1 credit)
- PHED 2100 Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport (3 credits)
- PHED 3100 Motor Development (2 credits)
- PHED 3110 Motor Learning (2 credits)
- PHED 3120 Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2 credits)
- PHED 3200 Introduction to Sport Biomechanics (3 credits)
- PHED 3300 Physiology of Exercise (3 credits)
- PHED 3449 Socio-Culture and Ethical Issues in Sport (3 credits)
- PHED 3504 Fundamentals of Rhythms and Dance (2 credits)
- PHED 3505 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (2 credits)
- PHED 3604 Teaching Games, Sports and Skills-Based Activities (2 credits)
- PHED 3605 Teaching Individual Sports and Dual Activities (2 credits)
- PHED 3607 Teaching Fitness (2 credits)
- PHED 4400 Curriculum Design and Assessment in Physical Education (3 credits)
- PHED 4500 Inclusive Physical Education (3 credits)
Complete the following course:
- PHED 4920 DGS: (1 credit)
Complete the following course:
- PHED 4870 Field Experience in Physical Education (1 credit)
II REQUIRED AQUATICS ELECTIVES
Select 1 of the following courses:
- PHED 1116 Advanced Swimming (1 credit)
- PHED 2630 Lifeguard Training (3 credits)
- PHED 2640 Water Safety Instructor (3 credits)
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
Complete the following courses with a minimum 2.50 GPA:
- ED 1100 Education & Society (3 credits)
- ED 2110 Educational Psychology and Learning Theories (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 4737 Content Area Reading (3 credits)
- ED 4778 Teacher Leadership (3 credits)
Complete 12 credits of student teaching:
- ED 4830 Student Teaching - Secondary (1-12 credits)
Program Learning Outcomes | Physical Education, B.S. major (Teacher Licensure)
- Teachers of Physical Education Standards: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.4700/
- Standards of Effective Practice: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.2000/
Suggested Semester Schedule | Physical Education, B.S. major (Teacher Licensure)
Students are encouraged to take the required Physical Education, B.S. courses in approximate numerical order. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions. Students are encouraged to consult the course descriptions for prerequisites.
Freshman
- BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits)
or BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits) - PHED 2100 Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport (3 credits)
- Core Curriculum requirements
Sophomore
- BIOL 1111 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I (4 credits)
- HLTH 2100 First Aid and CPR/AED (1 credit)
- PHED 1100 Skills for Life: [Activity] (1 credit)
- PHED 2100 Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport (3 credits)
- PHED 3120 Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2 credits)
- PHED 3200 Introduction to Sport Biomechanics (3 credits)
- PHED 3300 Physiology of Exercise (3 credits)
- Core Curriculum requirements
- Apply to Education program
Junior
- Begin Professional Education Courses
- PHED 3449 Socio-Culture and Ethical Issues in Sport (3 credits)
- PHED 3504 Fundamentals of Rhythms and Dance (2 credits)
- PHED 3505 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (2 credits)
- PHED 3604 Teaching Games, Sports and Skills-Based Activities (2 credits)
- PHED 3605 Teaching Individual Sports and Dual Activities (2 credits)
- PHED 3607 Teaching Fitness (2 credits)
- Core Curriculum requirements
Senior
- PHED 4400 Curriculum Design and Assessment in Physical Education (3 credits)
- PHED 4500 Inclusive Physical Education (3 credits)
- PHED 4870 Field Experience in Physical Education (1 credit)
- PHED 4920 DGS: (1 credit)
- Complete Education Courses including student teaching
