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

  • (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
  • (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

  • (3 Credits)
  • (3 Credits) (20 classroom hours)
  • (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)

Semester 5

  • (3 Credits) (5 classroom hours)
  • ED 3310 Creative Arts in Education (3 credits) will be offered to current DLiTE candidates Cohorts RR, QQ, PP)
  • (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)
  • (1 Credit)

Semester 6

(1-12 Credits)

Two Year Plan

Semester 1 (Spring or Fall Start)

  • (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
  • (3 Credits) (10 classroom hours)
  • (3 Credits)
  • (3 Credits) (15 classroom hours)

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4
• (1-12 Credits)

Other Required Courses for each program track

Two Mathematics Courses

  • (3 credits)
    • Offered online with BSU, Spring Semester
    • Offered online at , Summer/Fall Semesters
  • (3 credits)
    • Offered online with BSU, Fall Semester
    • Offered online at , Summer/Spring Semesters

Two Health Courses

  • (2 credits)
  • (2 credits)

Note

  • Language Arts I, II and III must be taken in sequence.
  • and are to be taken before .

**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.