The teacher education program at Black Hills State University affords students the opportunity to qualify for licensure to teach in preschool, elementary school, middle school, secondary school, K-12, and special education. Graduate courses leading to teacher endorsements and to a Master of Science degree in curriculum and instruction, with specializations in technology, reading, science, and mathematics, are available to certified teachers. In addition there are 40 teaching endorsements. The teacher education program at Black Hills State University is approved by the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs and the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. The teacher education program is also nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Education Majors
Elementary Education with Early Childhood minor
Elementary Education with Library Media minor
Elmentary Education with Reading minor
Secondary (7-12) Education Majors:
Biology
Biology with Chemistry minor
Business Education
Chemistry Composite
Chemistry Composite with Biology minor
English
English with Library Media minor
English with Reading minor
English Composite
English Composite with Reading minor
History
History with Athletic Coaching & Health minor
Industrial Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics & Science
Science Composite
Social Science Composite major
Speech
Speech Composite
See the Academic Catalog for more specific information about each major.
Also check the Status Sheets link for specific information about the actual courses needed for each major.
K-12 Education Majors:
Non-Teaching Majors: