About the course

The Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is earned by graduates of the teacher education program. Students are certified to teach grades 7-12 with majors in the following teaching fields: Agricultural Education, Health, Art (K-12), History, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Music-Vocal/Instr. (K-12), Earth Science, Physical Education (K-12), English, Physics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Science, French, Spanish. The North Dakota State University School of Education (SOE) is comprised of professional education faculty and is responsible for the teacher education program. The teacher education program is accredited by both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board, thus assuring that other states, as well as North Dakota, certify NDSU graduates to teach. Data compiled by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) indicate there will be a greater need for teachers over the next decade. The future for college students interested in teaching holds much promise.

　　The curriculum consists of three parts: general education, teaching specialty and professional education core. Curriculum guides can be found online at www.ndsu.edu/registrar/academics/curricula. The professional education core includes courses in foundations of education, educational psychology, general teaching methods, specialized teaching methods, instructional practices with diverse students, evaluation of learning and classroom management. Field experiences are embedded in most of the professional education courses. The professional education core also includes a 15-week student teaching experience. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fargo
Summer (May), 2024	Fargo
Fall (August), 2024	Fargo
Spring (January), 2025	Fargo
Summer (May), 2025	Fargo
Fall (August), 2025	Fargo
Spring (January), 2026	Fargo
Summer (May), 2026	Fargo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Dakota State University

Official transcripts and official academic records for all institutions attended.

　　All applicants should have an educational background in the core curriculum of laboratory science, mathematics, social science and English to be considered for admission.

　　A secondary/high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent in core subjects, is recommended. Students who do not meet these minimum guidelines will still be considered for admission if there is evidence in the student's academic record that demonstrates a high probability of success.

　　TOEFL - 71 IBT or 525 PBT, IELTS - 6.0 Overall

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at North Dakota State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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