Department of Teaching, Learning & Leadership

Jay Trenhaile, Department Head
Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Wenona Hall 108
605-688-5039

Patrick Hales, Program Coordinator
Wenona Hall 219
605-688-4369

Faculty

Professors

Mary Bowne, Kay Cutler, Andrew Stremmel

Assistant Professors

Anthony Durr, Nicole Graves, Patrick Hales, Laura Hasselquist, Jennifer Kampmann, P. Troy White

Lecturers

Susanne Brokmeier, Laura Gloege, Lynda Venhuizen

Instructors

Bethann Murphy, Mary Schneider, Dan Stluka

Emeritus

Lowell Amiotte, Carl Edeburn, V. Duane Everett, Clark Hanson, Darrell Jensen, Peggy Gordon Miller, Lon Moeller, Lawrence Rogers, Gary Steinley, Ann Wilson

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  (offered in partnership with College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Birth to 8 Specialization  
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Cooperative Elementary Education Program with DSU  
• Early Education and Care (B.S.)  
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)  

Certification Preparation

• 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 8)

Graduate Programs*

• Agricultural Education (M.S.)
• Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education Specialization
• Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education Specialization
• Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) - Secondary Education Specialization
• Educational Administration (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education Specialization
• Educational Administration (M.Ed.) - 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 & Services

The department has several unique facilities and services.

• Family Resource Network
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program
  • Toy and Resource Lending Library
• Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education

Student Support & 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.