College of Education and Human Sciences

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David Hilderbrand, Interim Dean
SNF 249, 605-688-6181
Box 2275A, Brookings, SD 57007-0097
Email: david.hilderbrand@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/ehs/index.cfm

Introduction

The College of Education and Human Sciences (EHS) develops human potential by enhancing individual, family, school, and community well-being. Graduates from the College work in diverse work settings which span business, education, government and non-profit or community agencies. Examples of careers in EHS include an educator who provides leadership and instruction in our schools, a dietitian who counsels others to establish a healthy or specialized diet, an interior designer who designs residential or commercial spaces, a wellness professional who works with adults to promote good health practices for people of all ages, a pilot serving our country or a professional counselor supporting the development of others.
The College of Education and Human Sciences works to advance teaching, learning, and scholarship through:

• Exemplary student-centered undergraduate and graduate education that prepares tomorrow’s professionals.
• Basic, applied, and translational scholarship that addresses vital issues of health, development, learning, leadership, sustainability, and quality of life across the lifespan.
• Engagement with individuals, families, schools, organization and communities which transform knowledge and discovery into practice and provides meaningful impacts.
• To be a recognized leader in teacher education and the human sciences and innovative in advancing new science, pedagogy and design.

Departments

Counseling and Human Resource Development
Design, Merchandising, and Consumer Sciences
Educational Leadership
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Human Development
Nutrition, Food Science and Hospitality
Teacher Education
Aviation (program under the College of Education and Human Sciences)

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science
Master of Education*
Master of Science*
Doctor of Philosophy*

* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Accreditations

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
American Dietetic Association (ADA-CADE)
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CHREESS) recognition
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (NCATE)
South Dakota Department of Education (DOE)

Programs

Majors and Minors in Education and Human Sciences

Curriculum

Students enrolled in the College of Education and Human Sciences must meet the University General Education Requirements. In addition, each major has specific required courses pertinent to the field and profession. For a complete listing of graduation requirements, refer to the description of specific majors elsewhere in this catalog.

Minor changes occurring in programs are reflected in program guide sheets issued each year. Entering students must meet the program requirements for graduation listed on the guide sheets, which will reflect the curriculum changes subsequent to the printing of this catalog. The College offers many courses that may be considered exploratory courses for those potentially interested in specific majors. Students should visit with their advisors for information about appropriate courses.

Early Childhood Education: Students seeking to meet the requirements for state certification in Early Childhood Education will need to consult that section of this catalog.

Teacher Education: Students who desire to be certified to teach in discipline areas must complete the following steps and curriculum prior to certification.

Admission to Teacher Education (in 22 subject areas)
The coursework for teacher education is divided into three professional semesters. In addition, once one has finished the professional sequence, he/she must be recommended for certification to teach in South Dakota. The requirements for each are as follows:

Admission into Professional Semester I:
In order to register for the two courses of Professional Semester I (PS-I), a candidate must be at least a sophomore at the beginning of the semester in which he/she is taking the PS-I courses.

Admission into Professional Semester II:
Candidates admitted into Professional Semester II are considered members of the Teacher Education Program and are classified as “Education Candidates.” In order to achieve this status, a candidate must have:

1. achieved a junior status at the University;
2. completed PS-I with grades of “C” or better and be recommended by PS-I faculty;
3. hold an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher;
4. completed PSYC 101, SOC 100 or SOC 150, with a grade of “C” or better;
5. met competency requirements:

• English: a grade of “C” or above in ENGL 101 or credit by examination (or a national percentile ranking of 50 or above on the ACT Assessment “English Usage”)
• Math: a grade of “C” or above in MATH 102 or 104 or a higher level math course or credit by examination (or a national percentile rating of 50 or above on the ACT Assessment “Mathematics Usage”)
• Speech: A grade of “C” or above in SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech or a higher level Speech course or credit by examination;

6. completed an application for Admission to Teacher Education which includes appropriate biographical and background information; and
7. have a current transcript on file in the Education Office.
    

Admittance into Professional Semester III:
Education candidates will be permitted to register for the courses of Professional Semester III if they have:

1. achieved senior standing at the University;
2. achieved a passing score on the Praxis Content Exam;
3. been admitted to the Teacher Education Program and successfully completed all standard requirements therein (or alternatives decided by the Admissions and Scholastic Standards Committee);
4. successfully completed all prerequisite coursework for the professional education program, including one special methods course* in a major field, the South Dakota Indian Studies requirement, and the computer proficiency requirement;
5. have the following minimum GPA’s:

• Education courses 2.8
• All courses completed at the “C”level or above
• Courses in the major 2.6
• Overall cumulative 2.5 or
• completed all competency plans and/or other activities prescribed by the Admissions and Scholastic Standards Committee;

6. have recommendations on file in the Teacher Education Office from both the major adviser and the content methods instructor (these recommendations must include the candidate’s GPA in his/her major);
7. meet with the Placement Supervisor of the Office of Field Experiences before October 1 (for those student teaching in Spring) or February 1 (for those student teaching in Fall) and complete an Application for Student Teaching (rather than wait for these deadlines, it is advisable to complete this application at least one semester before PS-III);
8. hold non-probationary status; and
9. when student teaching, a background check maybe required.

* See major department section for special methods courses.

Recommendation for Certification
In order to be recommended for certification, a candidate must have:

1. a bachelor’s degree, in an approved content area;
2. satisfactory student teaching recommendations from both the cooperating teacher(s) and university supervisor;
3. the following minimum GPA’s:

• Education courses 2.8
• All courses completed at the “C” level or above
• Courses in the major 2.6
• Overall cumulative 2.5
  or
• completed all competency plans and/or other activities prescribed by the Admissions and Scholastic Standards Committee;

4. taken the required exit exam(s), including the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching earning required cut score;
5. satisfactorily completed exit interview with Performance Portfolio and required projects in PS-III; and
6. applied for certification through the Certifying Officer in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
    

Education Curriculum for Teachers of Academic Subjects

Professional Semester I

Professional Semester II 

Professional Semester III

Candidates in K-12 areas such as Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Art, Modern Language, and Music split their student teaching credits between SEED 488 and ELED 488.

In addition, the following courses must be successfully completed prior to entry into Professional Semester III:

In addition, the College recommends that coursework in subjects outside of the major be pursued. Many teachers are required to teach in more than one area of specialization. With the No Child Left Behind legislation, they will be expected to be adequately prepared for each area in which they wish to teach to qualify as a Highly Qualified Teacher. Expertise in directing one or several extra-curricular activities may also be beneficial. Students should see their education advisers early in order to plan the necessary coursework.

Teaching Certificates and Endorsements
Teaching certificates are issued by state Departments of Education. The secondary certificate qualifies the holder to teach particular subjects in secondary and middle school/junior high grades. The K-12 certificate qualifies the holder to teach in kindergarten through high school. The certificate states the subjects or subject groups in which the individual may teach. Endorsements are available in English as a Second Language, coaching, reading and 22 discipline areas.

Experiential Education
Many majors in the College of Education and Human Sciences provide opportunities to become familiar with the world of work as related to the major. Field experiences, practicums, and internships are available and often required.

Graduate Programs in Education and Human Sciences
Those pursuing an M.S., M.Ed. and Ph.D. degree in Education and Human Sciences disciplines are enrolled in the Graduate School. The program of work is planned with a faculty adviser from the area of concentration. Specific requirements are outlined in the Graduate School Catalog obtained from the Dean of the Graduate School, South Dakota State University, Box 2201, Brookings, South Dakota, 57007-1998. Web address: http://catalog.sdstate.edu/index.php?catoid=14

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