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

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 8 Specialization
Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Cooperative Program with DSU
Early Education and Care (B.S.)
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)
Certification Preparation Programs
Education Curriculum for Teachers of Academic Subjects
Secondary Teacher Education - Certification Only
Endorsements
Early Childhood Education Kindergarten Education Endorsement
Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement  (Birth to Age 5)
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 Support and Engagement Opportunities

The department encourages student participation in organizations and honor societies.

Alpha Tau Alpha is an honor society in Agricultural Education open to majors
Kappa Delta Pi is an honor society that recognizes outstanding contributions to education
Student National Education Association is affiliated with the South Dakota Education Association and the National Education Association and provides opportunities for professional growth
South Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children provides opportunities for professional growth for Early Childhood majors

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