Online Secondary Education Certification Program

Admission Requirements:

Cumulative GPA of 2.6;

Content GPA of 2.7; and

Completion of ENGL 101 , SPCM 101 , SPED 100 , EPSY 302  and EDFN 338  with a grade of “C” or better.

Testing Requirements

1. Successful completion of the Praxis I Core Academic Skills for educators exam in reading, writing and mathematics.
2. Successful completion of the Praxis content exam in major area of preparation.
3. Successful completion of the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam.

Course Requirements (44 Credits)

• EDER 415 - Educational Assessment 2 credits
• EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education 1-2 credits (2 credits required)
• EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology & Learning 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
• EDFN 395 - Practicum 1 credit
• EDFN 475 - Human Relations 3 credits
• EPSY 210 - Lifespan Development 3 credits
• EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
• INED 211 - South Dakota American Indian Culture and Education 3 credits
• SEED 302 - Secondary/Middle Content Area: Major 2-3 credits
• SEED 420 - 5-12 Teaching Methods 2 credits
• SEED 440 - Classroom Management 1-3 credits (1 credit required)
• SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy 1-3 credits (3 credits required)
• SEED 495 - Practicum 1 credit
• SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (12 credits required)
• SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 2-3 credits (3 credits required)

Note

Teaching Certification and Licensure

This program is recognized by the South Dakota Department of Education and meets South Dakota requirements for certification.  Requirements for licensure vary from one state to another. If you are interested in professional licensure outside of South Dakota, please check with the appropriate licensing body in the state where you intend to practice.