MSCI K-12 Math Specialist 

MSCI K-12 Math Specialist students complete core courses online and content courses online or in a face-to-face format. Graduates are prepared to serve school districts as teacher leaders, math coaches, and math coordinators.

Program of Study

Core Courses:

• ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
• ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
• ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
• ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
• ED 750 Action Research in Schools
• ED 790 Seminar

Content Courses:

• ED 601 Foundations and Issues in Mathematics Education
• ED 611 Algebraic Reasoning for K-12 Educators
• ED 621 Geometry and Measurement for K-12 Educators
• ED 641 Understanding Student Thinking in Number/Operations
• ED 651 Understanding Student Thinking in Algebra
• ED 661 Understanding Student Thinking in Geometry/Measurement
• ED 671 Assessment in School Mathematics
• ED 695 - Practicum
• ED 741 Historical Development of Math Concepts
• ED 751 Leadership in Schools

These math content courses are offered through the Center for Advancement in Science and Mathematics Education (CAMSE) at BHSU. To find out more information about these math content courses, please contact Deann Kertzman via email at deann.kertzman@bhsu.edu.

APPLY ONLINE

For information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).

MSCI K-12 Technology Integrationist

MSCI K-12 Technology Integrationist students take all courses online except for a practicum arranged in each student’s home location in the final semester of their programs. Graduates who are certified teachers are prepared to add the South Dakota K-12 Technology Integrationist endorsement as well as the South Dakota K-12 Classroom Teaching endorsement.

Program of Study

Core Courses:

• ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
• ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
• ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
• ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
• ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
• ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

• ED 624 Computer Applications in K-12 Curriculum
• ED 642 Methods of Instructional Technology
• ED 695 Practicum (K-12 SD/WY; WY requires 3 credit hours)
• ED 712 Educational Assessment
• ED 727 Technology in Education: Equity and Ethics
• ED 728 New and Emerging Technology for Schools
• ED 754 Leadership in Schools

Teachers must have at least three years teaching experience, a technology methods course (such as the ED 642 course listed above), and 18 credits that address applicable standards (included in the MSCI K-12 Technology Integrationist Program) to be eligible to add the K-12 Technology Integrationist Endorsement to their teaching certificates (please see the South Dakota Department of Education website for complete information).

APPLY ONLINE

For more information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).

MSCI Early Childhood: Birth - Preschool Age 8

Program of Study

Core Courses:

• ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
• ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
• ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
• ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
• ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
• ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

• ECE 511 Social Development in Early Childhood
• ECE 513 Early Childhood Curriculum
• ECE 517 Methods of Early Childhood Education
• ECE 795 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
• ED 728 New &Emergent Technology in Schools
• SPED 560 Family Systems & Professional Collaboration

To receive the Endorsement for Early Childhood Education: Birth – Preschool Age 8, students must have completed EPSY 428 Child and Adolescent Development and SPED 100/300 Students with Exceptionalities.

Most undergraduate teaching degrees require coursework focused on child and adolescent development (EPSY 428) and coursework related to teaching students with exceptionalities (SPED 300/405). A review of your undergraduate transcript(s) will determine if these two requirements have been met.

In addition to the coursework above, students must also receive a passing score on the applicable PRAXIS exam(s) to be eligible for the Early Childhood: Birth – Preschool Age 5 Endorsement (please see the South Dakota Department of Education website for complete information).

APPLY ONLINE

For more information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).

MSCI Early Childhood Special Education: Birth - Preschool Age 8

Program of Study

Core Courses:

• ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
• ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
• ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
• ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
• ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
• ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

• ECE 511 Social Development in Early Childhood
• ECE 513 Early Childhood Curriculum
• ECE 517 Methods of Early Childhood
• ECE 795 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
• SPED 510 Behavior Management of Exceptional Children
• SPED 531 Identification and Assessment in Special Education
• SPED 560 Family Systems and Professional Collaboration

To receive the Endorsement for Early Childhood Education: Birth – Preschool Age 8, students must have completed EPSY 428 Child and Adolescent Development and SPED 100/300 Students with Exceptionalities.

Most undergraduate teaching degrees require coursework focused on child and adolescent development (EPSY 428) and coursework related to teaching students with exceptionalities (SPED 300/405). A review of your undergraduate transcript(s) will determine if these two requirements have been met.

In addition to the coursework above, students must also receive a passing score on the applicable PRAXIS exam(s) to be eligible for the Early Childhood Special Education: Birth – Preschool Age 5 Endorsement (please see the South Dakota Department of Education website for complete information).

APPLY ONLINE

For more information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).

MSCI K-12 Library Media

Program of Study

Core Courses:

• ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
• ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
• ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
• ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
• ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
• ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

• Graduate-Level Elective
• LIBM/ED 531 Library Media and Technology
• LIBM 504 Reference Resources
• LIBM 508 Collection Development
• LIBM 509 Library Methods
• LIBM 521 Management of the Library Media Center
• LIBM 543 Information: Organization, Retrieval, and Discovery
• LIBM 595 Library Practicum

To receive the Endorsement for K-12 Library Media, students must have completed EPSY 428 Child and Adolescent Development, LIBM 222 Library Media and Society, and LIBM 305 Children’s and Young Adult Literature.

Most undergraduate teaching degrees require coursework focused on child and adolescent development (EPSY 428). A review of your undergraduate transcript(s) will determine if this requirement has been met.

Please see the South Dakota Department of Education website for details about endorsement requirements.

APPLY ONLINE

For more information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).

MSCI K-12 Special Education

Program of Study

Core Courses:

• ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
• ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
• ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
• ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
• ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
• ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

• SPED 510 Behavior Management or Exceptional Children
• SPED 513 Serving Students with Severe Disabilities
• SPED 517 Vocational-Transitional Programming
• SPED 520 Curriculum and Instruction Strategies K-12
• SPED 531 Identification & Assessment in Special Education
• SPED 560 Family Systems and Professional Collaboration
• SPED 695 K-8 SPED Practicum
• SPED 695 7-12 SPED Practicum

To receive the Endorsement for K-12 Special Education, students must have completed SPED 100/300/405 Students with Exceptionalities or an introduction course to special education.

Most undergraduate teaching degrees require coursework focused on and coursework related to teaching students with exceptionalities (SPED 100/300/405). A review of your undergraduate transcript(s) will determine if these two requirements have been met.

In addition to the coursework above, students must also receive a passing score on the applicable PRAXIS exam(s) to be eligible for the K-12 Special Education Endorsement (please see the South Dakota Department of Education website for complete information).

Candidates seeking certification outside South Dakota need at least 1 additional elective course at the 500-level or above (SPED 506 Assistive Technology in Education or SPED 553 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders).

APPLY ONLINE

For more information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).