The DLiTE program is for Minnesota Licensure only. Students must complete all field experiences and student teaching within the state of Minnesota. The program takes four or six fall/spring semesters (2 or 3 years) to complete and culminates in a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education.
Three Year Plan
Semester 1 – Spring or Fall Start
- EDUC 1100 Education and Society (3 Credits)
- EDUC 2110 Educational Psychology and Learning Theories (3 Credits)
Semester 2
- EDUC 3350 Principles and Strategies of Teaching (3 Credits) (25 classroom hours)
- PHED 4200 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (1 Credit)
- EDUC 3310 Creative Arts in Education (3 Credits)
Semester 3
- EDUC 3140 Human Diversity and Educational Equity (3 Credits)
- EDUC 3201 Language Arts I (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
- EDUC 3240 Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
Semester 4
- EDUC 3202 Language Arts II (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
- EDUC 3221 Elementary Math Methods (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
- EDUC 3222 Elementary Science Methods (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
Semester 5
- EDUC 3203 Language Arts III (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
- EDUC 3780 Inclusive Teaching and Classrooms (3 Credits)
- EDUC 4778 Teacher Leadership (3 Credit) (25 classroom hours)
Semester 6
- ED 4820 Elementary Student Teaching (1-12 Credits)
Two Year Plan
Semester 1 (Spring or Fall Start)
- EDUC 1100 Education and Society (3 Credits)
- EDUC 2110 Educational Psychology and Learning Theories(3 Credits)
- EDUC 3140 Human Diversity and Educational Equity (3 Credits)
- EDUC 3201 Language Arts I (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
Semester 2
- EDUC 3350 Principles and Strategies of Teaching (3 Credits) (25 classroom hours)
- PHED 4200 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (1 Credit)
- EDUC 3310 Creative Arts in Education (3 Credits)
- EDUC 3202 Language Arts II (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
- EDUC 3780 Inclusive Teaching and Classrooms (3 Credits)
Semester 3
- EDUC 3221 Elementary Math Methods (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
- EDUC 3222 Elementary Science Methods (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
- EDUC 3203 Language Arts III (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
- EDUC 4778 Teacher Leadership (3 Credit) (25 classroom hours)
Semester 4
- ED 4820 Elementary Student Teaching (1-12 Credits)
Other Required Courses for each program track
Two Mathematics Courses
- MATH 1011: Math for Elementary School Teachers 1 (3 credits)
- Offered online with BSU, Spring Semester
- Offered online at Central Lakes College, Summer/Fall Semesters
- MATH 1013: Math for Elementary School Teachers 2 (3 credits)
- Offered online with BSU, Fall Semester
- Offered online at Central Lakes College, Summer/Spring Semesters
Health Courses
Note
- Language Arts I, II and III must be taken in sequence.
- MATH 1011 and MATH 1013 are to be taken before ED 3221 Elementary Math Methods.
**Note: Field experiences and student teaching require school district criminal background checks. If you think you may have an issue you may want to initiate a background check yourself before you seek admission. Applicants with any prior conviction(s) may be unable to complete a program of study in Education. Your disposition for the role of professional educator will be assessed throughout the program. This includes things such as attendance, reliability and communication skills.