NSU Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Spanish (BSEd)
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K-12 education candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.70 and a 2.70 GPA in the major.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will examine Hispanic culture, determine perspectives representative of this culture, and analyze these perspectives to learn more about the culture. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
- Students will communicate orally in Spanish with ample vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, good pronunciation and fluency. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
- Students will communicate in writing Spanish with ample vocabulary, grammatical accuracy and fluency. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Foundational Lifelong Learning Skills)
- Students will analyze a particular Hispanic cultural and/or literary issue using primary and secondary sources. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Intercultural Knowledge)
- Students will create a document that contains original hypothesis, analysis and reasoning, supporting ideas, research, personal conclusions, and adherence to appropriate documentation style (MLA, APA, etc.). (Cross-Curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Teacher candidates will understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Teacher candidates will use understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. (Cross-curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity)
- Teacher candidates will work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. (Cross-curricular Skill: Teamwork)
- Teacher candidates will understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) they teach and create learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
- Teacher candidates will understand how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Teacher candidates will understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. (Cross-curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
- Teacher candidates will plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross- disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. (Cross-curricular Skill: Integrative Learning)
- Teacher candidates will understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
- Teacher candidates will engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continually evaluate their practice, particularly the effects of their choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner. (Cross-curricular Skill: Ethical Reasoning)
- Teacher candidates will seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession. (Cross-curricular Skill: Civic Knowledge and Engagement & Teamwork)
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Coursework Required
Students often take foreign language classes while in high school [or due to their upbringing] and find they are capable of starting at a more advanced level NSU. Students may take a placement exam to determine the appropriate placement. Then if a grade of “C” or higher is earned in the more advanced NSU class, the student may purchase credits for previous courses in that language. For Spanish, students who place into or may purchase credits for and , if they meet the criteria. For other languages permission may be given to purchase credits for 101, 102, 201, and 202, the they are placed in a higher course and a grade of “C” or higher is earned. This opportunity is offered only to degree-seeking students at Northern, since it is probable that this credit will not be recognized by other institutions. Students fill our the Credit by Placement Form available through the Registrar’s Office or on the myNSU portal (https://portal.sdbor.edu/nsu-student/academics/registrar/Pages/default.aspx) and pay the credit by exam fee for each course.
If the intent is to enroll at another university, nationally recognized assessment (CLEP, AP, IB) may be a better route to earning credit. Students should check with their intended school for their policy.
K-12 Teacher Education Requirements (45 credits)
As recommended by NSU’s Millicent Atkins School of Education.
Pre-Admission Field Experience
Pre-admission field experience (PAFE) taken concurrently with EPSY 302 on NSU campus:
The purpose of the pre-admission field experience is self-awareness, self-selection, professional selection, reflection, and goal setting. Students registered for , will also enroll in EPSY 296 (PAFE) and will receive specific instructions for completion of the PAFE. Students must observe and assist a teacher for a minimum of two full school days (16 hours). Students will not be approved for admission to the teacher education program until this course is completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Students must have a minimum of 2.6 GPA for registration in .
Pre-admission field experience (PAFE) when credit has already been received for :
In cases where a student has previously earned credit for , they may enroll in if they:
- Are a degree seeking education major at NSU.
- Have a 2.6 cumulative GPA.
- Completed with a “C” or higher.
- Can attend the face-to-face PAFE registration and placement meetings on NSU campus.
Teacher Education Information (Undergraduate)
A major focus for Northern State University is the preparation of professional educators. The Millicent Atkins School of Education Teacher Education Program prepares teachers whose instructional decision making is based on current theory, research, and experience. The School of Education offers bachelor’s degree programs in elementary education, K-12 education, and secondary education.
Any student who plans to major in education at Northern State University must complete the system-wide core, institutional graduation, and degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education, including 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 issued by the state of South Dakota.
All teacher education programs comply with certification requirements and have been approved by the SD Department of Education. Students will complete content and pedagogy examinations at the achievement level set by the SD Department of Education.
Accreditation
Northern State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the Teacher Education Program in the Millicent Atkins School of Education is accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). The BME in Music Education is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
General Education Requirements - Baccalaureate (30 credits)
Please see for specific information about each SGR.
SGR #3 - 6 credits in two disciplines
Elementary and Special Education majors must take , , and or .
SGR #4 - 6 credits in two disciplines
Degree Requirements (BSEd and BME)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120 CREDITS
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