Certificate in Gateway to Teacher Education BCERTU.GTW

The Gateway to Teacher Education Certificate provides a jump start for students with a career interest in PK-12 teacher education and provides knowledge about teacher education degree programs within South Dakota Regental institutions. Students will learn about teaching and the teaching profession while gaining hands-on experience.

The intended audience is high school students considering pursuing majors or degree programs in elementary, secondary, and special education. The certificate does not lead to licensure or certification.

Required courses

EDFN 102 - Introduction to Education 3 semester hours
SPED 100 - Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities 3 semester hours
Choose one of the following:
HIST 151 - United States History I 3 semester hours
HIST 152 - United States History II 3 semester hours
INED 211 - South Dakota American Indian Culture and Education 3 semester hours
Choose one of the following:
CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication 3 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 semester hours