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Jul 16, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Secondary Teacher Education - Certification Only
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Patrick Hales, Associate Professor, Assistant Director of K-12 Teacher Education
School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
Wenona Hall 114
605-688-5039
Program Information
The certification-only program allows those with baccalaureate degrees to earn a teaching certificate, preparing them for work as highly qualified professional educators in their chosen teaching areas. The curriculum includes academic study, professional preparation, and field experience, equipping students with pedagogical and content-specific knowledge, preparing them to work with a variety of learner groups.
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
South Dakota Department of Education
Certification and Licensure for South Dakota
- Completion of an approved teacher 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.
- Apply online with the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Written recommendation from institution of higher education (SDSU) verifying program completion.
Course Delivery Format
Courses in secondary education are delivered face-to-face, online and hybrid (face-to-face and online combination). Most secondary education courses have practical applications in field experience settings in K-12 or 7-12.
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Teacher Education Program Admission and Progression Requirements
Acceptance into Teacher Education - A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, ELED, ECE, PE, or SPED prefixes).
- An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
- A GPA in the academic major of 2.6 is required.
- Completion of program application and professional licensure location form.
Acceptance into Residency I - A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, ELED, ECE, PE, or SPED prefixes).
- An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
- A GPA of 2.7 is required in both major and education courses.
- The teacher candidate must take the Praxis content exam.
- The teacher candidate is also required to complete a criminal background check with field placements, a TB test with negative reading, and CPR and first aid certification.
Acceptance into Residency II - A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, ELED, ECE, PE, or SPED prefixes).
- An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
- A GPA of 2.7 is required in both major and education courses.
- The teacher candidate must take the Praxis PLT exam.
Academic Requirements
- A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, ELED, ECE, PE, or SPED prefixes).
- An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
- A GPA of 2.7 is required in both major and education courses.
Requirements for the Teacher Education – Certification Only Program
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