Earn your Teaching Certification through BHSU's Master of Science in Secondary Education. Project SECOND is an online secondary teacher certification program unique to BHSU that can be completed in one or two years. This program embraces the philosophy of theory into practice with active learning experiences supported through two practicums and student teaching. Eligible students include those with a baccalaureate degree in a teachable content area with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Upon completing Project SECOND, students will be able to apply for secondary certification in their specific content field(s).
Key benefits of the program:
- Earn a master's degree
- Complete a teaching certification in a one- or two-year time frame
- Programs offered online, placing students near their homes for both practicums and student teaching
- Earn a recommendation to the South Dakota Department of Education for teaching certification in 7-12 content areas
- Receive in-depth guidance and instruction through small online class sizes
Upon completion of the program, students will be certified in the state of SD to be teachers of record for K-12 students who receive special education services.
One-Year Schedule - Course Sequence
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Summer Coursework
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Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
| ED 622 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 credits) Summer, Spring |
SPED 535 Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents (3 credits) Fall only |
SEED 688 - 7-12 Student Teaching (6 credits) Spring only |
| EDFN 575 Human Relations (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
ED 728 New and Emerging Technologies for Schools (3 credits) Fall, Spring |
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits) Spring only |
| SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
SEED 508 Plan, Manage and Assess the Diverse 7-12 Classroom (3 credits) Fall only |
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits) Spring only EDFN 790 Seminar (1 credit) Spring only |
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EDFN 595 Pre-Admission Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
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ED 695 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
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MLED 580 Middle Level Methods of Teaching (2 credits) Fall, Spring |
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INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
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| 9 Hours |
16 Hours |
10 Hours |
Two-Year Schedule - Course Sequence
| Year 1 - Summer Coursework |
Year 1 - Fall Coursework |
Year 1 - Spring Coursework |
| ED 622 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 credits) Summer, Spring |
ED 728 New and Emerging Technologies for Schools (3 credits) Fall, Spring |
EDFN 575 Human Relations (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
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MLED 580 Middle Level Methods of Teaching (2 credits) Fall, Spring |
INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
| 3 Credits |
5 Credits |
6 Credits |
| Year 2 - Summer Coursework |
Year 2 - Fall Coursework |
Year 2 - Spring Coursework |
| SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
ED 695 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
SEED 688 - 7-12 Student Teaching (6 credits) Spring only |
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EDFN 595 Pre-Admission Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits) Spring only |
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SPED 535 Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents (3 credits) Fall only |
EDFN 790 Seminar (1 credit) Spring only |
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SEED 508 Plan, Manage and Assess the Diverse 7-12 Classroom (3 credits) Fall only |
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| 3 Credits |
8 Credits |
10 Credits |
Fall Start 1 - Course Sequence
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
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EDFN 575 Human Relations (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
ED 622 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 credits) Summer, Spring |
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SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
ED 728 New and Emerging Technologies for Schools (3 credits) Fall & Spring |
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MLED 580 Middle Level Methods of Teaching (2 credits) Fall & Spring |
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INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
| 0 Hours |
6 Hours |
11 Hours |
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
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SPED 535 Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents (3 credits) Fall only |
SEED 688 - 7-12 Student Teaching (6 credits) Spring only |
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SEED 508 Plan, Manage and Assess the Diverse 7-12 Classroom (3 credits) Fall only |
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits) Spring only |
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EDFN 595 Pre-Admission Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
EDFN 790 Seminar (1 credit) Spring only |
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ED 695 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
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| 0 Hours |
8 Hours |
10 Hours |
Fall Start 2 - Course Sequence
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
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ED 728 New and Emerging Technologies for Schools (3 credits) Fall, Spring |
EDFN 575 Human Relations (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
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SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
| 0 Credits |
5 Credits |
6 Credits |
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
| ED 622 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 credits) Summer, Spring |
ED 695 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
SEED 688 - 7-12 Student Teaching (6 credits) Spring only |
| SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
EDFN 595 Pre-Admission Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits) Spring only |
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SPED 535 Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents (3 credits) Fall only |
EDFN 790 Seminar (1 credit) Spring only |
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SEED 508 Plan, Manage and Assess the Diverse 7-12 Classroom (3 credits) Fall only |
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| 0 Credits |
8 Credits |
10 Credits |
Spring Start 1 - Course Sequence
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
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ED 622 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 credits) Summer, Spring |
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ED 728 New and Emerging Technologies for Schools (3 credits) Fall & Spring |
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SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
| 0 Hours |
0 Hours |
9 Hours |
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
| EDFN 575 Human Relations (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
MLED 580 Middle Level Methods of Teaching (2 credits) Fall & Spring |
SEED 688 - 7-12 Student Teaching (6 credits) Spring only |
| INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
SPED 535 Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents (3 credits) Fall only |
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits) Spring only |
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SEED 508 Plan, Manage and Assess the Diverse 7-12 Classroom (3 credits) Fall only |
EDFN 790 Seminar (1 credit) Spring only |
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EDFN 595 Pre-Admission Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
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ED 695 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
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| 6 Hours |
10 Hours |
10 Hours |
Spring Start 2 - Course Sequence
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
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ED 622 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 credits) Summer, Spring |
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SEED 550 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
| 0 Hours |
0 Hours |
6 Hours |
| Summer Coursework |
Fall Coursework |
Spring Coursework |
| EDFN 575 Human Relations (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
MLED 580 Middle Level Methods of Teaching (2 credits) Fall & Spring |
SEED 688 - 7-12 Student Teaching (6 credits) Spring only |
| INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) Summer, Fall, Spring |
SPED 535 Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents (3 credits) Fall only |
SEED 741 7-12 Curriculum and Instruction: Special Content Methods (3 credits) Spring only |
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SEED 508 Plan, Manage and Assess the Diverse 7-12 Classroom (3 credits) Fall only |
EDFN 790 Seminar (1 credit) Spring only |
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EDFN 595 Pre-Admission Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
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ED 695 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (1 credit) Fall only |
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ED 728 New and Emerging Technologies for Schools (3 credits) Fall & Spring |
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| 6 Hours |
13 Hours |
10 Hours |
