Teacher Education Certification Only Program

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K-12 Content Areas and 7-12 Content Areas

This academic certificate program provides an option for individuals who want to become teachers and who have baccalaureate degrees in K-12 or 7-12 content majors in which the South Dakota Board of Education certifies teachers. This certification-only program prepares prospective teachers with the necessary pedagogical knowledge and skills to succeed as K-12 or secondary teachers.

Admission Requirements:

Cumulative GPA of 2.6;
Content GPA of 2.6; and
Completion of ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits
and
SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 credits
SPCM 215 - Public Speaking 3 credits or
SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate 3 credits with no grade less than “C”

Testing Requirements:

Successful completion of the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in reading, writing
and mathematics.
Successful completion of the Praxis II Content Exam in major area of preparation.
Successful completion of the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam.

Procedures:

Apply for admission in Enrollment Services.
Submit official transcripts from institutions attended previously.
Complete a declaration of program and pass the Praxis II content exam.
Make application for admission to teacher education at the School of Education Office.
Pass the PPST exam.
Take the Praxis II PLT exam during student teaching experience.
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.

Notes

This program is recognized by the South Dakota Department of Education and meets South Dakota requirements for certification. It may or may not be recognized by other states certification/licensing agencies.