Bemidji State University
School of Graduate Studies
Bemidji State University #48
1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
grad@bemidjistate.edu
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Phone: 1-218-755-2027
Fax: 1-218-755-2258
Master of Science – Education
Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Name
Mailing Address
Street Address
City
Telephone
State
Zip
BSU
(H)
Student ID #
(W or C)
Current Email
Experience-(list last two assignments)
Location
Type of Position
Program Plan: (check one)
Years
Plan A (Thesis)
Plan B (Research Paper)
Transfer Credits-(A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for transfer.)
Dept. &
Course#
Name of Course
College/University
Sem.
Cr. Hrs.
Term or
Session
Grade
Signed
Director, School of Graduate Studies
Has the Departmental qualifying exam/written exam been given?
Yes
No
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT, ADVISOR AND/OR GRADUATE COORDINATOR (IF
APPLICABLE), AND DEPT CHAIR BEFORE SUBMITTING TO GRADUATE STUDIES.
Date
Candidate's Signature
Check if sent by email
I approve the proposed program and recommend this student for candidacy for the Master's degree program:
Date
Advisor
Date
Major Coordinator/Chair
Date
College Dean
Comments
Date
Director, Graduate Studies
Deficiencies, if any, to be removed
MS in Education Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY PAGE 2
This section must be completed with the assistance of your advisor. List all courses completed (including transfer courses) and
courses yet to be taken. At least 50% of all graduate course work (less the Thesis/Research credits) must be at the 6000 level.
See the catalog for program requirements.
I. Core Courses
Dept. &
Course #
Title of Course
ED 6100
Educational Research I
ED 6107
Advanced Educational Psychology
ED 6108
The Learning Community
ED 6117
Critical and Creative Thinking
ED 6334
Curriculum and Instruction
ED 6336
Instructional Design
ED 6750
Educational Research II
Sem.
Year, Sem.
H ours
& Session Instructor
Grade
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
Semester Hours Required 20 Credits
II. Elective Courses
Graduate students have three options for their 13 credits of elective courses. View the current Graduate Catalog for details on these
options:
OPTION 1: Open Study
OPTION 2: Area of Emphasis
OPTION 3: Licensure and Certification
Dept. &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Ho urs
& Session Instructor
Grade
Semester Hours Required
III. Research/Thesis Requirement (Select one)
Dept Dept. &
Course #
Title of Course
ED 6980
Research Paper
OR
ED 6990
Thesis
Sem.
Hours
2 credits
Year, Sem.
& Session Instructor
4 credits
Semester Hours Required
Substitutions (A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for substitution.)
Dept. &
Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
13 Credits
2-4 Credits
Year, Sem.,
& Session
Substituted Semester Hours Total
Minimum Semester Credits Required for Degree: 35-37 Credits
MnSCU 50% Rule is met by 17-18@ 6000 level credits (Res Paper)
or 16-17 @ 6000 (Thesis)
Grade
Total Semester Credits:
Sub. for
Course #
Grade
0-10 Credits