College of Education

Title II of Higher Education Act Reporting Requirements

	Programs
	Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
	Bachelor of science in Elementary Education and Special Learning and Behavioral Problems
	Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
	Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
	Bachelor of Science in K-12 and Secondary Education

Title II of the Higher Education Act includes reporting requirements directed towards establishing accountability for programs that prepare teachers. Institutions of higher education that prepare teachers must report to the state and to the public program information about the length of student teaching, faculty-student ratio of supervision for student teaching, and other supplementary contextual information about the teacher preparation program. This act also calls for states to establish criteria to assess the performance of teacher preparation programs including indicators of teacher candidate knowledge and skills and to identify low-performing programs of teacher preparation.

During the 2002-2003 academic year, 405 students were enrolled in teacher education programs at Dakota State University. A total of 74 students were enrolled in a supervised student teaching experience during the same year. These 74 students were supervised by a total of 14 faculty members for a 5.2 student teacher/faculty ratio. The College of Education at Dakota State University is accredited by the State of South Dakota and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The College of Education has not been identified as low performing by the State of South Dakota. 

Programs

Baccalaureate degrees are available in Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Special Learning/Behavioral Problems, K-12/Secondary Education, Exercise Science and Physical Education.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Elementary education graduates are prepared to teach kindergarten through eighth grade. All elementary education graduates also receive 5-8 middle school content certification in English/language arts, science, and social science. Students may take additional coursework to earn certification to teach kindergarten, K-12 gifted education, 5-8 middle school mathematics, or to coach athletics.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Learning & Behavioral Problems

Elementary Education and Special Learning and Behavioral Problems Program graduates are prepared to teach kindergarten through eighth grade as either a classroom teacher or a K-8 special education teacher. These elementary teachers possess the unique knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with children having special learning and behavioral needs and may serve children with special needs in inclusive and/or resource settings. All Elementary Education/Special Learning and Behavioral Problems graduates earn 5-8 middle school content certification in English/language arts, science, and social science. Students may receive additional certification in kindergarten, K-12 gifted education, 5-8 middle school mathematics or to coach athletics.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a professional degree designed to prepare students for a successful career in the fast-growing fitness and wellness industry. The flexible and interdisciplinary nature of the degree enables students to obtain an education that best meets their individual career goals, whether those goals are related to corporate and private fitness, community and hospital-based wellness and rehabilitation programs, or graduate studies.

Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education

The Physical Education Major for Bachelor of Science in Education prepares graduates to teach Physical Education in elementary, middle and secondary schools and provides the courses necessary for the K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement as well as in an additional minor of the student’s choice.

Bachelor of Science in K-12 and Secondary Education

Graduates of K-12 teacher education programs are prepared in either computer education or physical education. Secondary education graduates are prepared to teach in grades 7 through 12 in their content area major which may include biology, business, English, mathematics, or physical science (composite major in physics and chemistry). Supporting minor/endorsement programs leading to certification are available in 7-12 biology, 7-12 business, 7-12 chemistry, 7-12 history, 7-12 language arts: literature and composition, 7-12 language arts: speech and drama, 7-12 marketing, 7-12 mathematics, 7-12 physics, 7-12 sociology, K-12 physical education, K-12 health, K-12 instrumental or vocal music, K-12 art, and K-12 gifted education.