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
- ED 3100 Introduction to the Foundations of Education (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
- ED 3110 Educational Psychology (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
Semester 2
- ED 3350 Pedagogy: Planning for Instruction (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
- PHED 4200 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (1 Credit) (5 classroom hours)
- ED 3310 Creative Arts in Education (3 Credits) New Fall 2025!
Semester 3
- ED 3140 Human Relations (3 Credits)
- ED 3201 Language Arts I (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
- ED 3240 Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
Semester 4
- ED 3202 Language Arts II (3 Credits)
- ED 3221 Elementary Math Methods (3 Credits) (20 classroom hours)
- ED 3222 Elementary Science Methods (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
Semester 5
- ED 3203 Language Arts III (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
- ED 3310 Creative Arts in Education (3 credits) will be offered to current DLiTE candidates Cohorts RR, QQ, PP)
- ED 3780 Adaptation and Management (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
- ED 4799 The Professional Teacher (1 Credit)
Semester 6
ED 4820 Elementary Student Teaching (1-12 Credits)
Two Year Plan
Semester 1 (Spring or Fall Start)
- ED 3100 Introduction to the Foundations of Education (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
- ED 3110 Educational Psychology (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
- ED 3140 Human Relations (3 Credits)
- ED 3201 Language Arts I (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
- ED 3780 Adaptation and Management (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
Semester 2
- ED 3350 Pedagogy: Planning for Instruction (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
- PHED 4200 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (1 Credit) (5 classroom hours)
- ED 3310 Creative Arts in Education (3 Credits) New Fall 2025!
- ED 3202 Language Arts II (3 Credits)
Semester 3
- ED 3221 Elementary Math Methods (3 Credits) (20 classroom hours)
- ED 3203 Language Arts III (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
- ED 3222 Elementary Science Methods (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
- ED 3240 Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
- ED 4799 The Professional Teacher (1 Credit)
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
Two Health Courses
- HLTH 3400 Health and Drugs in Society (2 credits)
- HLTH 4100 Health Education in the Elementary School (2 credits)
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.