{"id":100,"date":"2023-08-02T15:40:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T20:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:23:54","slug":"graduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">91̽»¨&rsquo;s flexible, student-centric graduate programs are designed to accommodate your life and ambitions, with intensive fieldwork, independent research and advanced coursework that can be completed in just 1-3 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Degrees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our 11 degrees are offered online or face-to-face. Students completing degree programs can add a degree by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/graduate-studies\/student-resources\/required-forms-for-degree-seeking-students\/update-your-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">updating their program<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"\"><table><thead><tr><th>Program<\/th><th>Degree<\/th><th>Delivery<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/biology\/courses-programs\/biology-m-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology<\/a><\/td><td>MS<\/td><td>On Campus or Online**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/business-administration\/online-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Administration<\/a><\/td><td>MBA<\/td><td>Online**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/professional-education\/courses-and-programs\/master-of-arts-in-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education\/Online Instruction<\/a><\/td><td>MAT<\/td><td>Online**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/english\/courses-programs\/master-of-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English<\/a><\/td><td>MA<\/td><td>On Campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/english\/courses-programs\/master-of-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English<\/a><\/td><td>MS<\/td><td>On Campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/css\/graduate-studies-in-css\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental Studies<\/a><\/td><td>MS<\/td><td>On Campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/professional-education\/courses-and-programs\/mathematics-elementary-and-middle-level-education-m-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elementary &amp; Middle Level Mathematics<\/a><\/td><td>MS<\/td><td>On Campus**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/mathematics-computer-science\/programs-courses\/mathematics-education-m-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathematics Education<\/a><\/td><td>MS<\/td><td>On Campus**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/courses-and-programs\/master-music-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music Education<\/a><\/td><td>MME<\/td><td>On Campus**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/special-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Education<\/a><\/td><td>MSpEd<\/td><td>Online**<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>**These programs are not eligible for I-20s.  The on-campus MS Biology program is eligible for I-20s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Certificates and Licenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer 2 certificates and 6 licensures online or face-to-face. Students completing certificate or licensure can add a degree by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/graduate-studies\/student-resources\/required-forms-for-degree-seeking-students\/update-your-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">updating their program<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The State of Minnesota grants licenses to students who complete requirements set forth by various state agencies. Students may pursue a licensure emphasis in conjunction with some master&rsquo;s degree programs. Completion of all licensure requirements may result in the recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/professional-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Education<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"\"><table><thead><tr><th>Program<\/th><th>Degree<\/th><th>Delivery<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/music\/courses-and-programs\/arts-management-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts Management<\/a><\/td><td>Certificate<\/td><td>On Campus or Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/special-education\/courses-and-programs\/autism-spectrum-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/a><\/td><td>Licensure<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/human-performance-sport-health\/courses-programs\/dape-minor-licensure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE)<\/a><\/td><td>Licensure<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/special-education\/courses-and-programs\/emotional-and-behavioral-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emotional Behavioral Disorder (EBD)<\/a><\/td><td>Licensure<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/professional-education\/fastrack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FasTrack PostBac Secondary Initiative<\/a><\/td><td>Licensure<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/human-performance-sport-health\/courses-programs\/online-health-education-licensure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health<\/a><\/td><td>Licensure<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/professional-education\/courses-and-programs\/online-teaching-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Teaching<\/a><\/td><td>Certificate<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/special-education\/courses-and-programs\/specific-learning-disabilities\/\">Specific Learning Disability (SLD)<\/a><\/td><td>Licensure<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Certificate and licensure programs are not eligible for I-20s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request More Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<noscript><div class=\"alert alert-danger\" data-mdb-alert-init><h2 class=\"alert-heading\">JavaScript is required<\/h2><p>The form on this page can only be loaded when JavaScript is enabled.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"alert alert-info\" data-mdb-alert-init><h2 class=\"alert-heading\">Contact us<\/h2><p>The form could not be loaded. 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