2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Teaching, Learning, and Leadership


Andrew Stremmel, Department Head
Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Wenona Hall 108
605-688-5039
E-mail: andrew.stremmel@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/tll

Faculty
Professor Stremmel, Head; Professors Cutler, Erion, Hacker, Moeller; Professors Emeriti Amiotte, Edeburn, Everett, C. Hanson, D. Jensen, Lingren, P. Miller, J. Pedersen, L. Rogers, G. Steinley, A. Wilson; Associate Professors Bowne, Rasmussen; Assistant Professors Bertolini, Burns, Kampmann, Kim, Gordon, Nganga, Smalley; Instructors Brokmeier, Foss, Gloege, Lacher-Starace, Stluka; Lecturers Venhuizen, Weber.

Department Overview
The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership prepares educational professionals to be teachers and educational leaders for the 21st century. The department is committed to preparing highly qualified professionals, creating and sharing new knowledge in our profession, and developing outreach opportunities with stakeholders in the field. The departmental vision includes four overarching themes: Responsiveness, Collaboration, Innovation, and Commitment that guide their teaching, research, and service.

Programs
Majors

Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Agricultural Education Specialization  
Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Birth to 5 Specialization  
Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Birth to 8 Specialization 
Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Cooperative Program with DSU or NSU  
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)  
Certification Preparation Programs
Education Curriculum for Teachers of Academic Subjects  
Teacher Education - Certification Only  
Endorsements
Early Childhood Education Kindergarten Education Endorsement 
Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement  
Graduate Programs*
Agricultural Education (M.S.)
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)
      Adult and Higher Education Specialization
      Early Childhood Education Specialization
      Elementary Education Specialization
      Secondary Education Specialization
Educational Administration (M.Ed.)
      Elementary Education Specialization
      Secondary Education Specialization
Human Sciences (M.S.)
      Family and Consumer Sciences Education Specialization
* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Facilities and Services
The department has several unique facilities and services.

Student Engagement Opportunities
The department encourages student participation in organizations and honor societies.

 The department also provides information and assistance as students seek out scholarship, internship, and career opportunities.