Bemidji State University offers a number of Undergraduate Majors and Minors, Graduate Programs, and Endorsements to prepare future teachers in a variety of teaching fields.

Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Programs

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Secondary Education (5-12)
  • English Education
  • Health Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Science Education
    • Chemistry Specialty
    • Earth and Space Sciences Specialty
    • Life Science Specialty
    • Physics Specialty
  • Social Studies Education
• K-12 Education
  • Music Education
    • Instrumental/Classroom K-12 Specialization
    • Vocal/Classroom K-12 Specialization
  • Physical Education
  • Visual Arts Education

For more information on undergraduate courses and programs, visit the course catalog.

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Online Programs

• DLiTE (Undergraduate) Elementary Education B.S. (K-6)
• FasTrack PostBac (Graduate) Secondary Licensure (5-12 and K-12)
  • FasTrack program completers may earn the Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) degree with four additional courses.
• Special Education (Graduate) Licensure (B-12 and K-12)

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Optional Add-On Endorsements

• Endorsements (Add-on Licenses)
  • Pre-Primary Endorsement (Age 3- PreK)
    Available as an add-on to the Elementary Education (K-6) License.
  • Middle School Communication Arts & Literature Endorsement (5-8)
  • Middle School Mathematics Endorsement (5-8)
  • Middle School Science Endorsement (5-8)
  • Middle School Social Studies Endorsement (5-8)
  • Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE)
    Available as an add-on to the Physical Education (K-12) License.

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Certificates and Minors

• Early Childhood Studies Minor*
• Coaching Certificate*
• Leadership Certificate*
• Special Education Certificate*

*Program does not result in a teaching license.

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Graduate Programs

• Master of Science in Elementary and Middle-Level Mathematics Education*
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)*
• Master of Music Education (MME)*
• Master of Special Education (MSPED)*
• Special Education Licensure Programs
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD)
  • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

*Program does not result in a teaching license.

Contact

Dr. Aspen Easterling, Assistant Director for Student Success
Aspen.Easterling@bemidjistate.edu