Bachelor of Science in Education Degrees

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 both pre-professional and professional education courses. Early childhood education and reading concentrations are available, as are courses for middle school English, mathematics, social studies, and science. These concentrations and options lead to special state endorsements and/or credentials.

Approved minors include:

Art Education

Biology

Chemistry

Coaching

Communication Education

Computer Science

Earth Science

English Education

Geography

History

Mathematics Education

Music Education – Choral

Music Education – Instrumental

Physical Education

Political Science

Psychology

Social Science

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, pre-professional and professional education, the major 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:

Art Education

Biology Education

Business Education

Chemistry Education

English Education

History Education

Mathematics Education

Music Education – Instrumental, Choral, or Composite options

Physical Education

Science Education Composite - Biology or Earth Science tracks

Social Science Education Composite

Technology Education (in cooperation with Valley City State University)

Minor Fields Are:

Art Education

Biology

Business Education

Chemistry

Coaching

Communication Education

Computer Science Education

Earth Science

English Education

Geography Education

History Education

Mathematics Education

Music Education – Choral

Music Education – Instrumental

Physical Education

Political Science

Psychology

Social Science

Sociology

Spanish Education

Technology Education (in cooperation with Valley City State University)

Theatre Education

For K-12 licensure in art, physical education, and music, students must take additional work in the major plus a sequence of professional education courses that give 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.