Alternative Paths to Earn a Teaching License
| Institution | Bemidji State University |
| Program name | DLiTE-Distributed Learning in Teacher Education |
| Who is this program for? | Candidates must have a history of independent learning and have completed an Associate in Arts Degree or the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or have an appropriate bachelor's degree. Special transfer arrangements with many two-year colleges make it convenient to complete this work before starting the DLiTE program. The program admits students as a cohort, including one that is designed for Native American students. |
| Program description | DLiTE is available throughout Minnesota. Students use an interactive website for discussions, collaborative projects and other work. Three weekends a year, they meet face-to-face with university faculty in both on and off-campus locations. Mentor teachers, who are currently teaching, support DLiTE students throughout the program. |
| Degree Granted | B.S. Elementary Teacher Education |
| Teaching licenses | Elementary K-6 + Social Studies 5-8 specialty Elementary K-6 + Communication Arts/Lit 5-8 Elementary K-6 + Science 5-8 specialty |
| More information | Website |
