Secondary Education (BSEd)

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Specializations in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Science, Social Science, and Math.

Required Major Program Electives: Students are required to earn 27 credits in a teachable content area with courses distributed according to the specifications of their area.

Students will design a plan of study (based on Department of Education Endorsement Requirements) in conjunction with the program advisor and will be approved by a faculty member in the content area and the Dean of the School of Education.

Flexible Learning Secondary Education (BSEd) Apprenticeship - Please visit with Dean, School of Education. Individuals must have an associate degree with 24 credits of General Education and be working as a paraprofessional in a school district. Will complete the requirements as listed below.

Coursework Required

EDFN 102 - Introduction to Education 3 credits
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 3 credits
EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
SEED 396 - Field Experience 1-3 credits (3 credits)
INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies 3 credits
EDER 415 - Educational Assessment 2 credits
SPED 441 - Inclusive Methods for Diverse Learners 2 credits
EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 credits
ELRN 435 - Principles of Instructional Design 3 credits
EDFN 440 - Classroom Management 2 credits
EDFN 445 - Methods of Teaching English and Academic Content to English Learners 3 credits
SEED 400 - 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction 3 credits
SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy 2 credits
ELRN 485 - Classroom Technology 3 credits
EDFN 472 - School Law and Ethics for Educators 2 credits
EDFN 492 - Topics 1-3 credits (Back-to-School Workshop 1 credit)
SEED 496 - Field Experience 1-12 credits (9 credits)
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (13 credits)

Biology Specialization

BIOL prefix (minimum of 27 credits)

Chemistry Specialization

CHEM prefix (minimum of 27 credits)

English Specialization

ENGL prefix (Literature - one course in each British Literature, American Literature, and Shakespeare.) 12 credits
ENGL prefix (Composition - not to include ENGL 101 Composition I or ENGL 201 Composition II.) 12 credits
ENGL/LING prefix (Grammar) 3 credits

History Specialization

HIST prefix (minimum of 27 credits)

Science Specialization

BIOL prefix (Biology) 10+ credits
CHEM/PHYS prefixes (Physical Science) 8 credits
GEOG prefix (Earth Science) 8 credits

Social Science Specialization

HIST prefix (History to include 3 credits American History) 10+ credits
POLS prefix (Political Science) 8 credits
GEOG prefix (Geography) 8 credits

Math Specialization

MATH prefix (minimum 27 credits)

General Education Requirements - Baccalaureate (30 credits)

Please see General Education & Degree Requirements for specific information about each SGR.

SGR #1 - 6 credits

ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits
ENGL 201 - Composition II 3 credits

SGR #2 - 3 credits

CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication 3 credits
CMST 215 - Public Speaking 3 credits
CMST 222 - Argumentation and Debate 3 credits

SGR #3 - 6 credits in two disciplines

Elementary and Special Education majors must take GEOG 210 , POLS 100 , and HIST 151 or HIST 152 .

ANTH 210 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
CJUS 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
CMST 201 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
GEOG 200 - Introduction to Human Geography 3 credits
GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography 3 credits
GEOG 212 - Geography of North America 3 credits
HIST 151 - United States History I 3 credits
HIST 152 - United States History II 3 credits
HIST 256 - World History 3 credits
POLS 100 - American Government 3 credits
POLS 210 - State and Local Government 3 credits
POLS 250 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 credits
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
SOC 150 - Social Problems 3 credits
SOC 250 - Courtship and Marriage 3 credits

Degree Requirements (BSEd and BME)

EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 credits
INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies 3 credits
In addition to fulfilling all General Education Requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education or Bachelor of Music Education degrees must take the professional education course work required for certification in the state of South Dakota. See specific requirements for Elementary Education; K-12 Certification requirements for majors including Art, Health/Physical Education, Music, World Languages, and Special Education; and secondary education requirements for BSEd majors in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, and Social Sciences.