“Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach” ― Aristotle
As you go through your education program, you will learn about child development, learning styles, and instructional strategies. Participate in a variety of field experiences in area classrooms, ending with a yearlong student teaching residency. Along the way, take advantage of conferences and other professional development opportunities, or team up with faculty on research initiatives.
Degrees and programs
Enhance the learning opportunities of tomorrow. Inspire a student to achieve their fullest potential. In the College of Education, you’ll be transformed into a devoted educator, with expertise in education fundamentals, pedagogy, and technology. Turn your love of teaching into more than just a career.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor
- Biology: Biology Education (BS)
- Business Education (BSE)
- Computer Education (BSE)
- Elementary Education (BSE)
- Elementary Education/Special Education (BSE)
- English Education (BSE)
- Exercise Science (BS)
- Mathematics Intermediate Education (BS)
- Mathematics Secondary Education (BS)
- Physical Education (BSE)
- Special Education (BSE)
Certificates
Graduate Programs
Master
Minors and Endorsements
- Adapted Physical Education Endorsement K-12
- Art Minor/K-12 Endorsement Program
- Biology Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
- Business Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
- Chemistry Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
- Computer Education Minor
- Educational Technology Endorsement Program (K-12)
- Educational Technology Minor (K-12)
- English as a New Language Minor
- English Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program in Literature and Composition/Grammar
- Health Minor/K-12 Endorsement Program
- History Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
- Kindergarten Endorsement Program
- Marketing Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
- Mathematics (K-8) Minor
- Mathematics Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
- Physical Education Minor/K-12 Endorsement Program
- Physics Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
- Reading (PK-12) Minor
- Sociology Minor/5-12 Endorsement Program
Certificates
Transform tomorrow’s leaders
At DSU, our future educators are prepared to teach tomorrow’s leaders. From the first day of classes, you’ll learn how to be an empathetic, caring, and devoted educator. Familiarize yourself with Common Core Standards, individual learning styles, and how differentiated instruction can be used within various classroom settings. Not to mention, you have firsthand access to our Virtual Avatar Learning Experience (VALE) and Dewey, our telepresence robot. Two exceptional experiences for our extraordinary students.
VALE uses TLE TeachLivE, a mixed-reality teaching experience. When using VALE, you’ll stand in front of a television screen and teach five avatars, or computer-generated students. Then, you’ll present a lesson to the children while focusing on classroom management as well as effectively teaching the curriculum.
Dewey can assist students and faculty by attending meetings, observing student teachers, or, for online students, attending on-campus classes. With Dewey, you can virtually see and connect to those around you.
Technology incorporated
One of our best program features is our high-tech integration. Each of our College of Education programs includes a built-in K-12 technology endorsement. You can add additional endorsements in English as a New Language (ENL), Adapted PE, Coaching, and Kindergarten.
Take pride in earning an education degree from DSU. Why? Our programs are accredited by the South Dakota Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Pursue your interests
From reading to educational technology, we have a vast array of minors and endorsements to fit your interests. Expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and enrich your education.
Scholarships
As an education student, you're eligible for scholarships designed to fit your financial and academic needs. To find out more, visit our scholarships page or speak with a financial aid expert.
Outcomes
After student teaching, you will be ready for your own classroom with its own unique students and learning environment. If your classroom happens to be in another state, simply contact the College of Education, to determine the licensure certification requirements outside of South Dakota: (605) 256-5177. You will work with the Director of Field Services at DSU to determine what, if anything, is needed for certification in other states.
If you want to continue your education, check out our MS in Educational Technology (MSET).
View Teacher Certification and Licensure
The College of Education's programs include accreditations from the following organizations; the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the South Dakota Department of Education.
Faculty
Annual Newsletter
In the College of Education, you’ll be transformed into a devoted educator, with expertise in education fundamentals, pedagogy, and technology. We are excited to share the news of our past year and look forward to another year of excellence at DSU.
News
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students. Scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support.
Game Developer is Global Entrepreneur Week speaker
When entrepreneur Nick Cash says life is a game, he means it literally.
Grants awarded for faculty research
Faculty Research Initiative (FRI) grants for the 2023-24 school year have been selected.
College of Education
Madison SD 57042