Bemidji State University

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Located in the heart of northern Minnesota, Bemidji State University (BSU) offers a friendly, small-town feel with a global reach. The university welcomes students from across the region, 44 states and 38 countries.

BSU believes education can change your life. Its programs focus on a strong foundation in liberal arts and professional skills, helping you become a leader who makes a difference—whether in your classes, community or beyond. The University is proud to encourage a spirit of service, care for the environment and deep respect for cultural diversity.

Since 1919, BSU has been a leader in teacher education. Today, one in six students is preparing to become a teacher through one of BSU’s 41 education programs, offered online and on campus to fit your schedule.

Programs are fully accredited by top organizations like the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and the Higher Learning Commission, so you can graduate with confidence and credibility.

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Bemidji State University

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Field-Based Elementary Education

36 months
Program Duration
In-person, Online
Program Format

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Program Info

The Field-Based Elementary Program uses a unique, hands-on apprenticeship model to help prepare future teachers—especially teachers of color—for the elementary classroom. Supported by the Ground Up Coalition, the program lets you work as a paraprofessional in real classrooms while earning your bachelor's degree in elementary education over three years. You’ll be in the program for nine semesters total—including summer, fall, and spring each year.

You’ll gain extensive classroom experience and learn how to teach using culturally relevant practices, all while moving through the program with a cohort of peers for support and connection.

Ground Up Coalition partners include BSU, Black Men Teach, Freedom Schools, Sankore, Youth Science Center, Project Momentum and Education Minnesota.

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Throughout the program, you’ll work as a paraprofessional (a classroom assistant) in an elementary school in the Twin Cities area.

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Licensure Areas

Elementary Education (grades K-6)

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