BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY

2002-2004 Undergraduate Catalog

Records & Advising Services
Graduation Planning Form
Non-Teaching Degree Option (Special Education)
Individuals who have a four-year degree other than elementary or secondary education but want to enter the teaching profession and special education should inquire about the NonTeaching Degree Program. There are two components to the Non-Teaching Degree Program. First, individuals will need to complete the Standards of Effective Practice block of courses,
which is 33 credits. These courses are required for all individuals seeking licensure through Bemidji State University. Second, individuals will need to complete all the courses in the
specific learning disabilities or the emotional behavioral disorders license. Upon completion of both the Standards of Effective Practice block of courses and the special education licensure
courses, the individual will do a 12 credit student teaching experience in special education (ED 4840) which is required in the Standards of Effective Practice block of courses.
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Requirements 2002-2004 Catalog

PLEASE NOTE: An extra line has been included below the required course to accommodate substitutions.

I. The Standards of Effective Practice

Dept./Course #
ED
3100

REQUIRED

Course Title
Introduction to the Foundations of Public School Education

Term/Year Grade Sem. Credits OR Qtr. Credits

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3110

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Educational Psychology

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ED

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3140

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Human Relations in Education

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ED

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3350

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Pedagogy: Planning for Instruction

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ED

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3750

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Adaptation and Management: Designing the Learning Environment

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ED

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4799

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The Professional Teacher

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ED

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4800

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Standards of Effective Practice

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ED

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4840

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Student Teaching - Special Fields

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ED

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3400

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Health and Drugs in Society

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HLTH

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Total Sem. Credits:_______

Total Semester Credits Required for Non-Teaching Degree Option: 33

0
Total Qtr. Credits:_______

Total Credits:________

Submit completed Graduation Planning forms to the Records Office, Deputy Hall. The forms can either be printed and delivered or e-mailed to the Records Office.
Grad plans include: Summary and Application, Liberal Education requirements, major requirements, minor and/or specialization requirements (if applicable).
Student Signature:_________________________________________________ Date:_________
Dept. Chair Signature:______________________________________________ Date:_________
Dean Signature:___________________________________________________Date:_________