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Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.)

Guide teens by teaching them and helping them find their interests, now and for their future.

High school is a critical time of education – and teaching students during their teen years has its challenges and rewards. When you earn your Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education from UND, you’ll learn how to effectively teach life skills and knowledge for students in 9th through 12th grade.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Major
Format:
On-campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
125

Why Study at UND?

The University of North Dakota offers the most comprehensive selection of Teacher Education majors, minors and endorsements in the state. Our program prepares you to teach in high school classrooms in North Dakota, Minnesota and across the nation.

Through the College of Education & Human Development, in partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences, you can prepare to be a high school teacher in 11 areas to meet students’ current and future educational needs.

The Secondary Education program prepares teachers who are subject matters experts in content areas such as English, Sciences, Social Studies, Mathematics, Music, Foreign Languages, and Art and who can demonstrate innovative ways to help all students succeed in rural or urban settings.

You’ll complete a double major earning a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education for high school teacher preparation. You’ll also complete a B.A. or B.S. related to your content area of choice (e.g., English, Mathematics, Chemistry, etc.).

Our courses are designed to provide you with real-world classroom experiences. Your program culminates in a student teaching assignment where you’ll have responsibility for instruction and assessment.

Accreditation

All teacher education programs at the University of North Dakota are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education is also approved by the North Dakota Educational Standards and Licensing Board.

Ready to Lead

At UND, students are prepared to guide and motivate the next generation of leaders.

Program Highlights

  • Teacher Education faculty and staff continue to work with you after graduation to complete materials needed to obtain the appropriate teaching license and/or endorsement.

  • The Teacher Education VITAL Program connects you with local volunteer opportunities at area schools, adding to your teaching experience, building your resume, and creating professional networks.

  • As a student in Teacher Education, you’ll be eligible for scholarships through the College of Education & Human Development. As a future science teacher, you may also qualify for state and federal funding such as the NDUS Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program and the TEACH Grant to help offset the cost of your degree.

  • You can get an authentic global perspective on education through Teacher Education at UND by studying abroad. Students have recently taken advantage of study abroad opportunities at universities in Finland, Ireland, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway and elsewhere.

Outcomes

87%

Secondary Education students pass the Praxis content exam on the first attempt

89%

Secondary Education students pass the Principles of Learning & Teaching Exam on the first attempt

Becoming a Teacher

Graduates begin their teaching careers in high school classrooms at public and private schools in North Dakota, Minnesota and across the nation.

  • Graduates find there is high demand in large cities as well as rural districts.
  • School districts report critical shortages in all content areas, demonstrating a need for teachers throughout the state.

Courses You Could Take

T&L 350. Development and Education of the Adolescent. 3 Credits.

A comprehensive examination of the characteristics and behavior of the adolescent student with implications for curriculum and instruction in the junior/middle and high schools. Topics covered will be transition from childhood to adolescence, including cognitive development, self-concept, physiological changes, social needs and values, and values and attitudes of adolescents. This course will provide an understanding of the wide range of differences in developmental patterns of children and the influences of economic, sociological and psychological factors in development. A field experience is part of the course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program and T&L 250. F,S.

T&L 432. Learning Environments. 3 Credits.

The purpose of this class is to study psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence classroom behavior and to examine elements that contribute to a positive learning environment. A field experience is include in the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. F,S,SS.

T&L 433. Multicultural Education. 3 Credits.

This class takes an anthropological view of multicultural education. It will help students better understand students in culturally diverse classrooms as well as preparing them to teach about cultural diversity. This class examines several cultures but is particularly interested in Native Americans of North Dakota. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. F,S,SS.

T&L 400. Methods and Materials. 3 Credits.

Various teaching methods and strategies and the materials used in teaching in a subject area. (Some Methods and Materials courses carry an academic department prefix and number. The number of methods courses required by a department may vary. Consult with an adviser.) Some offered F only; some F,S. See adviser. Prerequisites: T&L 250 and T&L 345, and admission to the Teacher Education program. Corequisites: T&L 486. Repeatable to 18 credits. F,S.

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