Teacher Education

School of Education

Phone Number: (605) 626-2415

Office: Gerber 109

Page Index

• Program Overview

• Program Information

• K-12 Endorsements

• 7-12 Endorsements

• Middle-Level Endorsement

• Coaching Endorsements

• Special Education Endorsement

• Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

Program Overview

A major focus for Northern State University is the preparation of professional educators. Over one-third of the state's teachers are graduates of one of our teacher education programs. The School of Education provides the professional education course work required for certification in the state of South Dakota as a grades K-8, K-12, or 7-12 teacher. Certification requirements can be met through a program culminating in the Bachelor of Science in Education degree or as post-baccalaureate preparation.

Any student who plans to major in elementary, secondary, or K-12 education at Northern State University must complete the system-wide core, institutional graduation and degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education, professional education courses, and major and minor requirements as established for the appropriate discipline. Students who successfully complete a teacher education program will be recommended for a teaching certificate after submitting the application to Enrollment Services.

Programs

• Grades K-8 Certification
  • Elementary Education
• Grades K-12 Certification
  • Art Education
  • Art Education Comprehensive
  • Music (Vocal and Instrumental) Education
  • Physical Education
  • Special Education
  • World Language Education
    • Spanish
    • French
    • German
• Grades 7-12 Certification
  • Biology Education
  • Business Education
  • Chemistry Education
  • History Education
  • Language Arts/English Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Social Science Education
  • Speech/Debate Education

  Every candidate for a degree in education should study and follow the requirements and procedures in the university catalog and the Teacher Education Policy Handbook (available in the teacher education portfolio binder in the NSU Bookstore).

Program Information

Admission to Teacher Education

In addition to application to Northern State University, students in elementary education, K-12 education, and secondary education programs must apply for admission to teacher education. Transfer students and students who change to an education curriculum must apply for and be accepted into teacher education before they may register for professional courses in teacher education.

Admission to teacher education requires:

1. Competency in reading, English proficiency, writing and mathematics as shown by minimum scores on the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). The PPST, which must be taken during the freshman or sophomore year (freshman year is highly recommended), is administered on campus six times each year. Students register to take the PPST in the University College where preparation workshops are also provided. Students must seek extra help in areas of academic weakness before retaking the test.
2. A minimum 2.60 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
3. Proficiency in English and speech as evidenced by a minimum of C in ENGL 101 and SPCM 101, SPCM 215, or SPCM 222.
4. Completion of required system-wide core courses.
5. Completion of EPSY 302 and the sophomore field experience with minimum of C.
6. Advisor approval and signature on application for admission to teacher education.

Application for admission to teacher education implies that the student wishes to be considered and recommended for certification as a teacher after completing the education program. Prospective teachers must, therefore, continue an accepted level of scholarship and must also agree that their actions and general appearance will conform to appropriate standards for professional educators.

Students who have not been admitted to teacher education will not be allowed to register for professional education courses (e.g. SEED 300, 301, 450, ELED 320, 330, 353, 360, 440, 450, special methods courses, and upper division special education courses). For a complete list of courses that require admission, consult the Teacher Education Policy Handbook.

Once accepted into teacher education, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.60 and a 2.60 GPA within their major.

Students seeking certification in the K-12 programs of art, music, physical education, special education or world languages must complete methods courses and student teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels. Contact the coordinator of the appropriate department for instructions.

For information about admission to teacher education policies for under-represented populations, students with disabilities, and certified teachers, consult the Teacher Education Policy Handbook.

Students with completed baccalaureate degrees seeking teacher certification may be allowed to enroll in professional courses for one semester pending completion of admission requirements under the Policy for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates (consult the Teacher Education Policy Handbook).

Sophomore Field Experience

Students registered for EPSY 302 Educational Psychology and transfer students who apply for admission to the teacher education programs will receive specific instructions for completion of the Sophomore Teacher Field Experience. Students must purchase from the college bookstore a teacher education portfolio which contains the Teacher Education Policy Handbook and the Sophomore Field Experience Handbook and explains the requirements in detail. Each student must observe and assist a teacher for a minimum of three full school days (students who miss one or more days of the experience will be required to complete a second experience). Students will not be approved for admission to teacher education and professional education courses until this requirement is completed and the required paper is returned to the EPSY 302 instructor and then filed in the office of the Dean of Education

Junior Field Experience

Every teacher education major must complete the junior field experience as part of an established class.

Elementary education students complete their junior field experience requirements in two blocks of methods courses. The morning elementary junior field experience includes ELED 301, 440, 450, 353, and EDFN 325 while the afternoon elementary junior field experience includes ELED 301, 320, 330, and 360. The School of Education requires that the morning experience be taken prior to the afternoon experience. Any exception to this policy must be requested in writing as outlined in the Teacher Education Policy Handbook. Class schedules must be carefully planned to meet this requirement.

Secondary education students complete the junior field experience requirement by registering for SEED 301, 300, 450, SPED 405, and EDFN 325 during the same semester.

Students are assigned to an elementary, middle, junior high, or senior high school classroom in their subject areas for a total of eighty hours.

Professional Semester in Education

To qualify as a teacher, students must select one semester as the professional semester in education and enroll in the appropriate professional block courses and student teaching experience, ELED 488, SEED 488, or SPED 488. The time for student teaching should be carefully selected since students may NOT enroll in any other course, nor be active participants in any college activity except by special permission from the Director of Field Experience. At least ten weeks of the professional semester will be devoted to student teaching.

Students must make application for the professional semester during the semester before they plan to student teach. The application date will be announced during the first three weeks of the semester. (No applications for the semester(s) will be accepted after October 31 [for student teaching in the spring] and February 28 [for student teaching in the fall]). To qualify for the professional semester, the student must have been admitted to teacher education and must have maintained the following minimum grade point averages: (1) 2.60 average in a declared major; (2) C average in a minor field (where applicable); and (3) 2.60 cumulative grade point average.

Students in elementary, K-12, or secondary education enroll in the following eight semester hours of professional coursework during the balance of the semester:

EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)

EDFN 439, K-12 Issues (2 credits)

EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline (2 credits)

HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)

The Director of Field Experience assigns the subject and/or grade area, time, cooperating school, cooperating teacher and university supervisor. The student teaching assignment is based on subject combination or grade area, availability of approved schools and cooperating teachers, and the individual student needs.

Student teachers will be assigned in the major and minor (or areas of specialization) declared at the time of the student teaching assignment. An additional major, minor, or area of specialization may be added to the program after student teaching, but may require additional practicum hours and methods classes for certification.

Student teachers are expected to take part in all activities required of todayÕs teachers. They will accept activities and responsibilities outside the classroom, e.g. in the school and community. Students are urged to plan finances so that part-time work will not be necessary while they are student teaching.

PRAXIS II Exams in pedagogical knowledge by South Dakota Board of Regents policies are required of students completing teacher preparation programs during the student teaching semester at the studentÕs expense. Specialty content area exit exams are required for each major prior to graduation.

Teacher preparation programs

The education of teachers remains an important aspect of the universityÕs statewide mission, as the diverse and highly respected teaching programs at Northern State University demonstrate. Over one-third of the stateÕs teachers are graduates of one of our teacher education programs. The School of Education provides the professional education course work required for certification in the state of South Dakota as a K-8, K-12, or 7-12 teacher. Certification requirements can be met through a program culminating in the Bachelor of Science in Education degree or as post-baccalaureate preparation.

Teacher education programs available include elementary education (K-8 certification), Art Education, Music Education (both vocal and instrumental), Physical Education, Special Education, World Language Education in French, German, and Spanish (K-12 certification), Biology Education, Business Education, Chemistry Education, History Education, Language Arts/English Education, Mathematics Education, Social Science Education, and Speech/Debate Education (7-12 certification). Forty-four separate endorsements on teacher certificates are offered from kindergarten to driver education, school health to Indian Studies, and biology to social science.

Admission Requirements

Candidates applying for admission to teacher education must achieve a minimum grade of C in English Composition, Speech, and Educational Psychology, demonstrate the minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.60, successfully complete the Sophomore Field Experience, and pass a basic skill test in reading writing, and mathematics (PRAXIS I).

For admission to student teaching, students must have completed all methods courses and professional block courses with a minimum grade of C, have no incompletes in course work, and demonstrate a minimum cumulative and major grade point average of 2.60.

Graduate Studies

Graduate programs leading to certification in elementary and secondary principalship, special education director, and school counseling are also provided. Master of Science in Education degrees are available in Teaching and Learning with emphases in educational studies, elementary classroom teaching, health and physical education, language and literacy, secondary classroom teaching, and special education.

Accreditation

Northern State University is accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools, and the School of Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The music programs are also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. All of the universityÕs teacher preparation programs are approved by the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs.

Additional Information

Between 150 and 180 K-12 teachers, administrators, and school specialists are graduated each year from Northern State University. They staff classrooms and schools from South Dakota to Texas and California to North Carolina.

In addition to certification and graduate programs, the Northern State University School of Education provides a wide array of professional development opportunities through the extension office including a Technology in Teaching and Learning Academy each summer for K-12 teachers.

The School of Education is housed in the newly remodeled Gerber Building with faculty offices, spacious classrooms and is the most technologically advanced building on campus with 700 local area network (LAN) connections and computers in the classrooms. Faculty in the School of Education have had intensive training in the integration of technology into instruction and incorporate technology into their classes. In the teacher education program, students develop electronic portfolios from components assigned in their classes that are compiled and burned onto a CD during their professional semester as a culminating experience. The electronic portfolio project has been cited state wide as an exemplary program. Teacher education graduates are well prepared in the use of technology in classrooms.

As a part of the activities in the new State-Wide Center for E-learning at Northern State University, students in teacher education programs will be trained in the development of distance curriculum and the use of distance delivery classrooms. Students will have opportunities to work with master K-12 teachers in the distance delivery of classes and enrichment activities to K-12 students.

Title II Reported Program Information

• Number of students in teacher preparation program, all specializations in academic year 2000-2001 731
• Number of students in supervised student teaching experiences in academic year 2000-2001 130
• Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers 28
• Number of full-time faculty in professional education 21
• Number of part-time faculty in professional education but full-time in the institution 14
• Total faculty student teaching supervisors 28
• Student teacher/faculty ratio 4.6:1
• The average number of student teaching hours per week required 40
• The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required 10
• Average total number of hours required 400

Teacher Certification Endorsements

Endorsements issued on a teacher certificate require specific course work as described in the following sections. Elementary endorsements may be issued only on a K-8 certificate. Endorsements at the 7-12 level may be issued on either a K-12 certificate or a 7-12 certificate. Endorsements for the K-12 level may be issued on a K-8 certificate, on a K-12 certificate, or on a 7-12 certificate. K-12 Special Education majors may only add the Visually Impaired Endorsement. Any questions about specific endorsements may be directed to the Office of the Dean, School of Education or to the Certification Officer in the RegistrarÕs Office.

Elementary Education (K-8) Endorsements

The early childhood minor, available to elementary education majors, will provide for endorsements in both birth through preschool and kindergarten with student teaching experiences at pre-school and kindergarten.

K-12 Endorsements

These endorsements may be issued on a K-8 certificate, on a K-12 certificate, or on a 7-12 certificate.

Birth Through Preschool Education Endorsement

• EED 211, Kindergarten-Preschool Education (2 credits)
• EED 212, Observation, Study and Participation Seminar (2 credits)
• EED 316, Social Aspects of Child Development (2 credits)
• EED 317, Curriculum and Methods in Early Childhood Education (2 credits)
• EED 448, Preschool Student Teaching (2 credits)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• LIBM 205, Children's Literature, (2 credits)
• SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
• Total: 18 credits

Kindergarten Education Endorsement

• EED 211, Kindergarten-Preschool Education (2 credits)
• EED 316, Social Aspects of Child Development (2 credits)
• EED 317, Curriculum and Methods in Early Childhood Education (2 credits)
• EED 449, Kindergarten Student Teaching (4 credits)
• Total: 10 credits

K-12 Art Education Endorsement

• ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
• ART 121, Design I (3 credits)
• ART 231, Painting I (3 credits)
• ART 241, Sculpture I (3 credits)
• ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods or ARTE 414, K-12 Art Methods (2 credits)
• ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits)
• ART Elective (1 credit)
• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• Total: 22 credits

K-12 Comprehensive School Health Endorsement

• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• HLTH 103, Personal Health (2 credits)
• HLTH 250, First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
• HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
• HLTH 361, School Health and Safety Education (2 credits)
• HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
• HLTH 420, Methods of Health Instruction (3 credits)
• HPE 345, Applied Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (2 credits)
• HPE 346, Applied Human Physiology (2 credits)
• HPE 350, Exercise Physiology (2 credits)
• Total: 24 credits

K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement

• BED 480, 7-12 Business Education Methods (3 credits)
• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• MIS 421, Computer and Hardware Maintenance (3 credits)
• MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
• MIS 335, Telecommunications and Networks for Business (3 credits)
• Choose one (3 credits)
  • MIS 487/587, Internship Instructional Technology
  • ELED/SEED 483/583, Special Projects Education
• Total: 19 credits

K-12 Library Media Education Endorsement

• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• LIBM 306, Reference (3 credits)
• LIBM 322, Cataloguing and Classification (3 credits)
• LIBM 405, Library Media Center Administration (3 credits)
• LIBM 407, Selection of Library Media Materials (3 credits)
• LIBM 441, Instructional Technologies (3 credits)
• LIBM 480, Methods of Bibliographic Instruction (3 credits)
• LIBM 487, Practicum in Library Media (1-3 credits)
• Total: 22 credits

K-12 Vocal Music Education Endorsement

• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• MUAP 100/300, Private Voice (2 credits)
• MUAP 110/310, Private Keyboard (2 credits)
• MUEN Ensemble (2 credits)
• MUS 100, Exploring Music (3 credits)
• MUS 351, Elementary School Music Methods for Experienced Musicians (2 credits)
• MUS 354, Listening Lessons for Children (2 credits)
• Choose one (2 credits)
  • MUS 361, Instrumental Conducting, Methods and Literature
  • MUS 362, Choral Conducting, Methods and Literature
• MUS 390, Practicum (2 credits)
• MUS 450, Advanced Music Methods in the Elementary School (2 credits)
• Total: 22 credits

K-12 Physical Education Endorsement

• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• Choose from (3 credits)
  • HPE 345, Applied Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
  • HPE 346, Applied Human Physiology
  • HPE 440, Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
  • PE 452, Motor Learning and Development
  • PE 477, Motor Development for Adapted Physical Activity Educators
• PE 331, Gymnastics, Rhythm and Dance (2 credits)
• PE 332, Individual and Dual Sports (2 credits)
• PE 333, Team Sports and Outdoor Recreation (2 credits)
• PE 354, Introduction to the Care and Management of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
• PE 420, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
• PE 451, Curriculum and Evaluation in Physical Education (2 credits)
• PE 480, Teaching Physical Education K-12 (3 credits)
• Total: 22 credits

K-12 Adapted Physical Education Endorsement

• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (3 credits)
• SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
• PE 420, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
• K-12 Indian Studies (Lakota Studies) Education Endorsement
• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• Electives in Indian Studies (9 credits)
• Total: 18 credits

K-12 French World Language Education Endorsement

• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• FREN 101, Introductory French I (4 credits)
• FREN 102, Introductory French II (4 credits)
• FREN 201, Intermediate French I (4 credits)
• FREN 202, Intermediate French II (4 credits)
• MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language Methods (3 credits)
• Total: 23 credits

K-12 German World Language Education Endorsement

• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• GERM 101, Introductory German I (4 credits)
• GERM 102, Introductory German II (4 credits)
• GERM 201, Intermediate German I (3 credits)
• GERM 202, Intermediate German II (3 credits)
• GERM elective (2 credits)
• MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language Methods (3 credits)
• Total: 23 credits

K-12 Spanish World Language Education Endorsement

• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language Methods (3 credits)
• SPAN 101, Introductory Spanish I (3 credits)
• SPAN 102, Introductory Spanish II (3 credits)
• SPAN 201, Intermediate Spanish I (3 credits)
• SPAN 202, Intermediate Spanish II (3 credits)
• SPAN elective (3 credits)
• Total: 22 credits

K-12 English as a New Language Education Endorsement

• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• ENGL 486, Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3 credits)
• ENGL 498, Internship in Teaching English as a Second Language (3 credits)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• LING 413, Sociolinguistics (3 credits)
• LING 425, Modern Grammar (3 credits)
• LING 435, Second Language Development (3 credits)
• LING 436, Methods of Teaching ESL (3 credits)
• Total: 22 credits

K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement

• ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• SPED 313, Nature and Needs of the Gifted Child (2 credits)
• SPED 413, Nature of Creativity and Assessment (3 credits)
• SPED 461, Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies for the Gifted (3 credits)
• Total: 12 credits

K-12 Braille Education Endorsement

• ELED 353, Issues and Solutions in Elementary School Reading (2 credits)
• ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods (2 credits)
• SPED 422/522, Teaching of Braille (3 credits) or tested proficiency
• SPED 423/523, Introduction to Teaching Students Who Are Blind (2 credits)
• SPED 424/524, Introduction to Education Aids and Appliances for Students Who Are Blind (1 credit)
• Total: 7-10 credits

7-12 Endorsements

These endorsements may be issued on a K-12 certificate or on a 7-12 certificate.

7-12 Language Arts-Composition/Grammar Education Endorsement

• ENGL 200 level or above or LING Elective (6 credits)
• ENGL 300 level or above or MCOM 210, Basic Journalism (6 credits)
• LING 403, Introduction to Linguistics or LING 425, Modern Grammar (3 credits)
• SEED 424, Special Methods in Teaching English (2 credits)
• SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
• Total: 19 credits

7-12 Language Arts-Drama/Theater Education Endorsement

• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre (3 credits)
• THEA 231, Principles of Acting (3 credits)
• THEA 241, Stagecraft and Lab (3 credits)
• THEA 293, Theatre Activities (2 credits)
• THEA 351, Directing (3 credits)
• Electives in Theatre (2 credits)
• Total: 18 credits

7-12 Language Arts-Literature Education Endorsement

• ENGL 240, Literature for Young Readers (3 credits)
• ENGL 258, Literature and Culture (3 credits)
• ENGL 284, Introduction to Criticism (3 credits)
• ENGL 300 or 400 level literature course (3 credits)
• ENGL 363, Literary Genres (3 credits)
• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• SEED 450, 7-12 Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
• Total: 19 credits

7-12 Language Arts-Mass Communications Education Endorsement

• ENGL 300 level or above writing courses (6 credits)
• MCOM 210, Basic Journalism (3 credits)
• MCOM 322, Practicum in Communications (1 credit)
• Choose one (3 credits)
  • MCOM 211, Copyreading and News Editing
  • ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing
• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• SPCM 223, Mass Communications (3 credits)
• Total: 18 credits

7-12 Language Arts-Speech/Debate Education Endorsement

• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
• SPCM 201, Interpersonal Speech Communications (3 credits)
• SPCM 215, Advanced Public Speaking (3 credits)
• SPCM 222, Argumentation and Debate (3 credits)
• Choose one (3 credits)
  • SPCM 334, Group Processes
  • SPCM 405, Theories of Communication
  • SPCM 416, Rhetorical Criticism
• Choose one (3 credits)
  • SPCM 210, Individual Speaking Events
  • SPCM 422, Persuasion
• Total: 19 credits

7-12 Language Arts-Combination Endorsement Program in Speech/Debate/Drama/Theater

• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• SPCM 200 level course (3 credits)
• SPCM 200 level or above courses (6 credits)
• THEA 231, Principles of Acting (3 credits)
• THEA 293, Theatre Activities (1-2 credits)
• THEA 351, Directing (3 credits)
• Total: 18 credits

7-12 Language Arts-Composition/Grammar/Mass Communication Education Endorsement

• ENGL 300 level or above writing courses (6 credits)
• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• Choose one (3 credits)
  • LING 403, Introduction to Linguistics
  • LING 425, Modern Grammar
• MCOM 210, Basic Journalism (3 credits)
• SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
• SPCM 223, Mass Communications in Contemporary Society (3 credits)
• Total: 19 credits

7-12 Language Arts-Combination Endorsement Program in Literature/Composition/Grammar

• ENGL 258, Literature and Culture (3 credits)
• ENGL 284, Introduction to Criticism (3 credits)
• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• Choose two (6 credits)
  • ENGL 300 level or above writing courses
  • MCOM 210, Basic Journalism
  • LING course (3 credits)
• Choose one (3 credits)
  • ENGL 300 level or above course
  • LING course
• Total: 20 credits

7-12 Mathematics Education Endorsement

• (Pending Approval by DECA)
• 7-12 Mathematics Education Endorsement
• MATH 115, Pre-Calculus or ((MATH 102, College Algebra or MATH 104, Finite Mathematics) and MATH 120, Trigonometry) (5-7 credits)
• MATH 123, Calculus I or MATH 125, Calculus II, or MATH 225, Calculus III (4 credits)
• MATH 361, Modern Geometry (3 credits)
• MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
• MATH 413, Abstract Algebra I or MATH 315, Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• MATH 450, History of Mathematics or MATH 346, Applications of Mathematics for
• Elementary and Secondary Teachers (2-3 credits)
• SEED 418. 7-12 Math Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 22-25 credits

7-12 Biology Education Endorsement

• BIOL 151-151L, General Biology I (4 credits)
• BIOL 153-153L, General Biology II (4 credits)
• Choose one (4 credits)
  • BIOL 411, Ecology
  • BIOL 471, Genetics
• SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Chemistry Education Endorsement

• CHEM 112-112L, General Chemistry I (4 credits)
• CHEM 114-114L, General Chemistry II (4 credits)
• CHEM 226-226L, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
• SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Physics Education Endorsement

• SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2-3 credits)
• Choose one (8 credits)
  • PHYS 111-111L/113-113L, Introduction to Physics I/II
  • PHYS 211-211L/213-213L, University Physics I/II
• PHYS 495, Individual Problems (3 credits)
• SEED 483, Astronomy (1 credit)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Physical Science Education Endorsement

• Choose one (11 credits)

  • CHEM 112-112L/114-114L, General Chemistry I/II 

    And PHYS 101-101L, Survey of Physics

  • PHYS 111-111L/113-113L, Introduction to Physics I/II 

    And CHEM 106-106L, Chemistry Survey

• SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2-3 credits)
• SEED 483, Earth Science (1 credit)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Economics Education Endorsement

• ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
• ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• ECON 301, Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• ECON 302, Intermediate Microeconomics (3 credits)
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 History Education Endorsement

• HIST 121, History of Western Civilization I (3 credits)
• HIST 122, History of Western Civilization II (3 credits)
• HIST 151, United States History I (3 credits)
• HIST 152, United States History II (3 credits)
• HIST electives (6 credits)
• One course must be non-western history
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 20 credits

7-12 Geography Education Endorsement

• GEOG 210, World Geography (3 credits)
• Choose three (9 credits)
  • GEOG 312, North America
  • GEOG 316, Asia
  • GEOG 395, World Cultures and Current Affairs
  • GEOG 490, Problem Studies
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Sciene Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Political Science Education Endorsement

• POLS 100, American Government (3 credits)
• POLS 250, World Politics (3 credits)
• Choose two (6 credits)
  • POLS 320, Public Administration
  • POLS 330, Constitutional Law
  • POLS 335, American National Processes and Institutions
  • POLS 340, Comparative Government and Policies
  • POLS 461, Early Political Philosophy
  • POLS 462, Modern Political Philosophy
  • POLS 466, American Political Thought
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Psychology Education Endorsement

• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• PSYC 101, General Psychology (3 credits)
• PSYC 302, Cognition and Learning (3 credits)
• PSYC 463, Personality Theory (3 credits)
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Sociology Education Endorsement

• SOC 100, Principles of Sociology (3 credits)
• Sociology Electives (9 credits)
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• Total: 14 credits

7-12 Business Education Endorsement

• ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
• BADM 101, Survey of Business (3 credits)
• BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
• BED 480, 7-12 Business Education Methods (3 credits)
• ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
• Prior learning practicum documented as work history
• Total: 18 credits

Middle-Level Endorsement

Middle level preparation is integrated into all certification programs, K-8, K-12, and 7-12, for students admitted after September 1, 2000. Graduates beginning their professional courses prior to that date may add a middle level endorsement with the following course work. The middle level endorsement may be added to a K-8, K-12, or 7-12 certificate.

5-8 Middle Level Education Endorsement

• EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• MLED 461/561, Issues in Middle Level Education (3 credits)
• MLED 480/580, Middle Level Methods (3 credits)
• MLED 488, Practicum in Middle Level Teaching (1 credit)

5-8 Middle Level for English/Language Arts Content Area Education Endorsement

• ENGL 300 level literature course (3 credits)
• ENGL 300 level or above writing course (3 credits)
• LING course (3 credits)
• SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods or ELED 440, K-8 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area or ELED 450, K-8 Reading
• Methods (2 credits)
• SPCM 200 level course (3 credits)

5-8 Middle Level for Mathematics Content Area Education Endorsement

• MATH 115, Precalculus (5 credits)
• MATH 346, Applications of Mathematics for Elementary and Secondary Teachers (2 credits)
• MATH 361, Modern Geometry (3 credits)
• MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
• SEED 418, 7-12 Math Methods or ELED 350, K-8 Math Methods (2 credits)

5-8 Middle Level for Science Content Area Education Endorsement

• BIOL 101-101L, Biology Survey I (3 credits)
• BIOL 211, Environmental Biology (2 credits)
• CHEM 106-106L, Chemistry Survey (3 credits)
• MLED 483, Earth/Space (1 credit)
• PHYS 101-101L, Survey of Physics (3 credits)
• SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods or ELED 320, K-8 Science Methods (2-3 credits)

5-8 Middle Level for Social Science Content Area Education Endorsement

• HIST 151, United States History I (3 credits)
• HIST 152, United States History II (3 credits)
• GEOG 210, World Geography (3 credits)
• POLS 100, American Government (3 credits)
• SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods or ELED 360, K-8 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• Electives (6 credits)
  • Choose from economics, history, geography and/or political science.

Coaching Endorsements

The coaching endorsement may be issued on a K-8, K-12, or 7-12 certificate.

Elementary Coach or 7-12 Assistant Coach

• PE 354, Introduction to the Care and Management of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)

7-12 Head Coach for Specific Sport: Select appropriate course.

• PE 470, Theory and Coaching of Basketball (1 credit)
• PE 471, Theory and Coaching of Football (1 credit)
• PE 472, Theory and Coaching of Baseball/Softball (1 credit)
• PE 473, Theory and Coaching of Track (1 credit)
• PE 474, Theory and Coaching of Wrestling (1 credit)
• PE 475, Theory and Coaching of Volleyball (1 credit)
• PE 476, Theory and Coaching of Soccer (1 credit)

Special Education Endorsement

This endorsement may be issued only on a K-12 special education certificate.

Blind/Visually Impaired Endorsement

• SPED 420/520, Anatomy and Function of the Eye (3 credits)
• SPED 421/521, Introduction to Orientation and Mobility for the Blind (3 credits)
• SPED 422/522, Teaching of Braille (2 credits)
• SPED 423/523, Introduction to Teaching Students Who Are Blind (2 credits)
• SPED 424/524, Introduction to Educational Aids for Students Who Are Blind (1 credit)
• SPED 488, Student Teaching (4 credits)
• SPED 490/590, Seminar (2 credits)
• Total: 18 credits

Braille and Lakota Language Education Endorsement programs may be issued on any certificate or as a stand-alone certificate

Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

This program is designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and wish to enter the teaching profession is recognized by the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs and meets South Dakota requirements for certification in elementary or secondary education. Students must complete the Northern State University teaching major and certification requirements. Some of the coursework may be taken for graduate credit and may apply toward a master's degree. After the initial transcript evaluation, no credit will be granted for correspondence courses from other institutions, television courses, or institutional/national examinations.

The state Department of Education and Cultural Affairs regularly changes certification requirements. Changes that appear in a catalog after initial registration will be required in order for the student to be certified to teach in South Dakota. Students entering this program must meet all requirements for admission to teacher education as outlined in the University catalog, and maintain all other standards. It may be possible to enroll for one semester only in professional education courses pending official admission to teacher education under the Post-Baccalaureate Policy. Consult the Teacher Education Policy Handbook.

Procedures

• (1) Apply for admission in Enrollment Services.
• (2) Submit official transcripts from institutions attended previously.
• (3) Complete a declaration of program and have it approved by the Education Office. The Registrar will provide a checklist.
• (4) Make application to teacher education at the Education Office.
• (5) Register for the PPST test at University College.
• (6) The Northern State University transcript will indicate that the student has completed the certification requirements for the chosen program. Northern State University will grant its institutional recommendation when the student applies for certification.

Certification Endorsement in Elementary Education

• ENGL 101 and 201, Composition I & II (6 credits)
• SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
• HIST 151 OR 152, United States History (3 credits)
• INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
• POLS 100, American Government (3 credits)
• BIOL 101 and 101L, Biology Survey I and Lab (3 credits)
• ELED 303, Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (3 credits)
• GEOG 210, World Geography (3 credits)
• MATH 341, Math Concepts for Teachers I (3 credits)
• MATH 342, Math Concepts for Teachers II (3 credits)
• MATH 102, College Algebra (3 credits)
• EPSY 327, Child & Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• Choose one (2-3 credits)
  • EPSY 302, Educational Psychology
  • EPSY 741, Psychology of Learning with Sophomore Field Experience*
• SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
• EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
• Choose one (2 credits)
  • MUS 353, K-8 Music Methods
  • MUS 351, Elementary School Music Methods for Experienced Musicians
• HLTH 250, First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
• ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods (2 credits)
• LIBM 205, Children's Literature (2 credits)
• PE 360, K-8 Physical Education Methods (2 credits)
• *ELED 301, Field Experience (1 credit)
• *ELED 301, Field Experience (1 credit)
• *ELED 320, K-8 Science Methods (2 credits)
• *ELED 330, K-8 Math Methods (2 credits)
• *ELED 353, Issues & Solutions in Elementary School Reading (2 credits)
• *ELED 360, K-8 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
• *ELED 440, K-8 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
• *ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods (2 credits)
• *EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
• *EDFN 325, Instructional Design (1 credit)
• *EPSY 420, Classroom Management & Discipline (2 credits)
• *HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
• Choose one (2-3 credits)
  • *EDFN 439, K-12 Issues (2 credits)
  • EDFN 720, Philosophies of Education (3 credits)
• *ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching (8 credits)

Certification Endorsement in Secondary Education

• INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
• Choose one (2 -3 credits)
  • EPSY 302, Educational Psychology
  • EPSY 741, Psychology of Learning (3 credits) with Sophomore Field Experience
• *Special Methods, Major (2-3 credits)
• *SPED 405, Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (1 credit)
• SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
• *EDFN 325, Instructional Design (1 credit)
• EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
• EPSY 327, Child & Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• *SEED 300, General Secondary Methods (2 credits)
• *SEED 301, Secondary Education Junior Field Experience (2 credits)
• *SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
• *HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
• *EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
• *EPSY 420, Classroom Management & Discipline (2 credits)
• Choose one (2-3 credits)
  • *EDFN 439, K-12 Issues (2 credits)
  • EDFN 720, Philosophies of Education (3 credits)
• *SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching (8 credits)

*Admission to Teacher Education required to enroll in these courses.

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