Pre-Kindergarten (preschool) Endorsement

Endorsements

The College of Education offers courses leading to endorsements in Early Childhood/Special Education, Middle School, Pre-Kindergarten, Special Education, Math Specialist, and Science Specialist. Check with graduate studies coordinators for specific course requirements. Endorsements are not recorded on the students’ transcript. Students must apply to the South Dakota Department of Education in Pierre to add a certificate endorsement.

Requirements are as follows:

1. A bachelor’s degree.
2. Having completed one of the following:
   1. an approved program in child development or early childhood education.
   2. twenty-four semester hours in child development or early childhood education.