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Professional Education

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

Faculty

Updated: Dr. Jack Reynolds (Chair), Dr. Charles Alberti, Dr. Karenlee Alexander, Dr. Johannas Asmussen, Dr. David Benson, Dr. Barbara Bridges, Mr. James Brouwer, Dr. Daniel Gartrell, Dr. Hal Gritzmacher, Dr. John Halcrow, Dr. Annie Henry, Dr. Julie Jochum, Dr. David Larkin, Dr.Catherine McCartney, Dr. Marilyn Meisenheimer, Dr. Kathryn Morgan, Dr. Ronald Oldham, Dr. Carole Reesink, Dr. Patricia Rogers, Dr. Dale Sakrison

Curriculum Areas' Faculty: Dr. Duane Sea, Dr. Chelcy Bowles, Dr. Paul Brandvik, Dr. Kit Christensen, Dr. Nancy Erickson, Mr. David Lehmann, Mr. Wallace Peck, Dr. Peter Smith

Areas of Study

Updated:

The Prekindergarten Associate Licensure is no longer offered.

A teacher is a reflective professional who promotes cognitive and affective learning in students. Today's educator has knowledge of human development, of the art and science of education, of specific subject matters, and of the value and importance of cultural diversity.

Bemidji State University was founded as a teacher education institution. The Department of Professional Education, building on that history, has developed a Teacher Education Model that determines the outcomes for its majors. It is based on six goal areas: Liberal Education, accommodation of diverse learner needs, understanding of current teaching methods, knowledge of educational research, reflective professional development, and collaboration with parents and professionals. The Model is fully described in the Department's Handbook for Education Majors.

Alert:

New State of Minnesota teacher licensure rules may go into effect Fall 1998. Before registering for classes, please consult the revised Handbook for Teacher Education Students, available in the office of the Department of Education.

Preparation

See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation.

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

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

B.S. Elementary Education, Teacher Licensure Fields of Emphasis

Art
Biology
Early Childhood
Earth and Planetary Science
English
Environmental Education and Interpretation
Geography
Health
History
Indian Studies
Instructional Technology
Learner at Risk
Mathematics
Minority Group Studies
Modern Languages
Music
Physical Education
Psychology
Reading
Science (Broad Science)
Social Studies
Special Education
Special Education: Early Childhood

The following fields of emphases are no longer offered:

Economics
Philosophy and Psychology
Political Science
Sociology
Theatre and Speech
Young Child and Family

Secondary School Education, Teacher Licensure Areas:

Chemistry
Earth Science
English
French
German
Health Education
Industrial Technology Education
Life Science (Biology)
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physical Science (Chemistry-Physics)
Science (Broad Area)
Social Studies
Spanish
Speech/Theatre
Visual Arts

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