Overview

The Science Education program at Bemidji State University allows students to choose between four specialties.

Students in the conventional, campus-based teacher licensure grades 5-12 programs are required to select at least one specialty for grades 9-12 from one of the following science areas: Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Life Science or Physics.

Concentrations

Chemistry Specialty

This program is designed to meet the requirements for Science teacher licensure with a specialty in Chemistry in the State of Minnesota.

Students who complete this major will be eligible for teacher certification in Chemistry in grades 9-12 and for teaching all sciences in grades 5-8. Students should consult their academic advisor in Chemistry prior to developing their program.

Students should complete the science core courses listed below prior to beginning the Chemistry specialty. Consult with your academic adviser if you wish to have an alternative method of satisfying this requirement considered or wish to begin a specialty prior to completion of the science core courses.

Earth and Space Science Specialty

Students who complete this major will be eligible for teacher certification in Earth and Space science for grades 9-12 and for teaching all sciences in grades 5-8. Students should consult their academic advisor in life science prior to developing their program.

Life Science Specialty

Students who complete this major will be eligible for teacher certification in life science for grades 9-12 and for teaching all sciences in grades 5-8. Students should consult their academic advisor in life science prior to developing their program.

Physics Specialty

The Physics Specialty leads to teacher licensure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring Science

Meteorology

People of the Environment: Science Perspective

Study-Travel Natural Science

Integrative Science for Teachers

Science Methods For Grades 5-8

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bemidji, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Your Application.

A $50 international application processing fee payment is required to complete your application submission.

Statement of Purpose

In your own words, please:

Describe your academic background,

Why you want to study at BSU,

What your educational goals at BSU are and how those tie into your future goals and

Why you should be selected to study at BSU.

Submit original transcripts or officially certified copies from ALL previously attended institutions, including secondary/high schools, colleges, universities or technical schools.

If records are not in English, include a certified translation.

If attending a non-U.S. post-secondary institution without a BSU articulation agreement, get a course-by-course evaluation.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10786 USD / year

≈ 10786 USD / year
Out-of-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year

Living costs

Bemidji

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

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