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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Education Curriculum for Teachers of Academic Subjects
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Program Contact/Coordinator
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 Secondary Teacher Education program prepares students to teach in an academic major and/or other fields in which they are appropriately prepared. Students complete the requirements for a B.S. or B.A. degree in an academic major before or while meeting the requirements for South Dakota teacher certification. The program in Teacher Education is a certification program in which students who are completing a major in an academic discipline of their choice can become certified in secondary education (middle and high school) in one or several subject areas and/or K-12 teaching in art, world languages, music, or physical education.
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
South Dakota Department of Education
Certification and Licensure Requirements 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 Admission and Program 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.
Teaching Specialization Requirements
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