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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Psychology (B.A./B.S.) - Teaching Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Katie Derrick, Professional Advisor
School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies
Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies 110
605-688-6296
Program Information
Psychology is the discipline concerned with the study of behavior and mental processes. The teaching specialization prepares students to qualify for certification to teach psychology in one of thousands of schools nationwide. Students pursuing this specialization should contact the College of Education and Human Sciences before their junior year.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
South Dakota Department of Education
Certification and Licensure
- Completion of an approved bachelor’s Secondary preparation program.
- Completion of an approved South Dakota Indian studies course.
- Pass the state designated content knowledge test or 2.7 GPA in content major coursework.
- Pass the state designated pedagogy test.
- Completion of a Suicide Awareness and Prevention training, available free online through the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Apply online with the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Written recommendation from institution of higher education (SDSU) verifying program completion.
Course Delivery Format
Coursework for the program is delivered in multiple formats including face-to-face lecture and online courses.
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Student Learning Outcomes
In the Psychology - Teaching Specialization, students will:
- Express fundamental knowledge and comprehension of major concepts in psychology.
- Apply scientific reasoning to psychological issues/problems.
- Show an understanding of diversity and ethical/social responsibility in professional settings.
- Write competently in APA style.
- Demonstrate oral competency.
Academic Requirements
- Psychology does not permit the double use of courses in its major with a minor. All psychology courses that count toward the major must receive a C or better grade.
- A grade of “C” or better is required in CMST 101 , ENGL 101 , PSYC 101 , MATH 103 or higher (if these courses are in your plan of study), and all courses for the major (classes with school/program prefix).
- An overall GPA of 2.5 is required to enroll in any education courses.
Requirements for Psychology Major - Teaching Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements
- One declared minor outside of the major discipline OR a second major OR a teaching specialization. The minor may be a traditional minor within one department or school or it may be interdisciplinary involving more than one department or school. The minor can be in a different college. The minor must be declared no later than the student’s third semester of enrollment.
- Capstone course in the major discipline
- Upper division coursework Credits: 33
Bachelor of Arts Requirements: 6+
- Modern Foreign Language Including the 202-Level Credits: 6+
Bachelor of Science Requirements: 10+
- Natural Sciences Credits: 10+
- Any two lab sciences.
- Coursework must include 2 prefixes.
- MATH and STAT courses do not count toward the science requirement.
System General Education and/or major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science specifications.
Select from the following
Select from the following. Credits: 3
Select from the following
Select from the following. Credits: 6
Teaching Specialization Requirements
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
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| System General Education Requirements* |
27 Credit Hours |
| College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements** |
6+ Credit Hours |
| Major Requirements |
38 Credit Hours |
| Teaching Specialization Requirements |
37 Credit Hours |
| Electives*** |
9 Credit Hours |
Bachelor of Science
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| System General Education Requirements* |
27 Credit Hours |
| College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements** |
10+ Credit Hours |
| Major Requirements |
38 Credit Hours |
| Teaching Specialization Requirements |
37 Credit Hours |
| Electives*** |
11 Credit Hours |
*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements, Supporting Coursework, and College Requirements.
**System General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Supporting Coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements.
***Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
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