The Bachelor of Science in Education curriculum offers two programs for teaching in elementary (1-6, K-6) and secondary schools (7-12).
Elementary Education
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree, with a major in Elementary Education, includes General Education courses and professional education courses. Kindergarten and reading concentrations are available. These concentrations lead to special state endorsements and/or credentials.
Approved minors include:
Art Education
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Coaching
Communication Education
Computer Science Education
Earth Science Education
English Education
Geography
History
Mathematics Education
Music Education – Choral
Music Education – Instrumental
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Science Education
Social Science Education
Sociology
Spanish Education
Theatre Education
Professional elementary education requirements are listed under the Department of Teacher Education.
Secondary Education
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in an approved secondary teaching subject includes courses in General Education, professional education, the major field, the minor field, and elective areas. In selecting major and minor fields, students should consider both their own interests and the most common combinations in secondary schools.
Major Fields Are:
*(Students completing a composite major are not required to complete a minor.)
Art Education
Biology Education
Business Education
Chemistry Education
Communication Education
English Education
History Education
Mathematics Education
Music Education – Choral
Music Education – Instrumental and Choral Composite*
Music Education – Instrumental Music
Physical Education
Science Education Composite*
Social Science Education Composite*
Spanish Education
Technology Education (in cooperation with Valley City State University)
Theatre Education
Minor Fields Are:
Art Education
Biology Education
Business Education
Chemistry Education
Coaching
Communications Education
Computer Science Education
Earth Science Education
English Education
Geography Education
History Education
Journalism
Mathematics Education
Music Education – Choral
Music Education – Instrumental
Physical Education
Political Science Education
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish Education
Technology Education (in cooperation with Valley City State University)
Theatre Education
For K-12 licensure in art, physical education, music, and secondary education, students must take additional work in the major plus a sequence of professional education courses that gives them a background in working with elementary students. The specific courses in the major can be found under the appropriate major section in the catalog. Specifics of the professional core are found under the Department of Teacher Education.