K-12 Mathematics Specialist

Endorsements

The College of Education offers courses leading to teaching endorsements in Early Childhood/Special Education, Middle School, Pre-Kindergarten, Special Education, Math Specialist, and Science Specialist. Visit their website at http://www.bhsu.edu/Academics/TheColleges/CollegeofEducation/DepartmentsandPrograms/GraduateEndorsements Endorsements are not recorded on the students’ transcript. Students must apply to the South Dakota Department of Education in Pierre to add an endorsement to their teaching certificate.

Requirements are as follows:

1. A valid South Dakota elementary or secondary teaching certificate.
2. Advanced certification (possess a master’s degree and/or National Board Professional Teaching Standards [NBPTS] certification).
3. Three years of experience teaching mathematics in a K-12 setting.
   Note: this program provides preparation as a leader in the area of K-12 mathematics but does not change the level at which someone is certified to teach.