BA in Teacher Education - Biological Sciences in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The teacher education program awards either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Graduates receive certification to teach grades 7-12 in various specializations, including Agricultural Education, Health, Art (K-12), History, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Music-Vocal/Instr. (K-12), Earth Science, Physical Education (K-12), English, Physics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Science, French, and Spanish. North Dakota State University's School of Education (SOE), staffed by professional educators, oversees this program. It holds accreditation from both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board, ensuring graduates meet certification requirements in North Dakota and other states. According to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), teacher demand is projected to rise significantly in the coming years, presenting excellent opportunities for aspiring educators.

The program's curriculum has three components: general education, teaching specialization, and professional education core. Detailed curriculum guides are available online at www.ndsu.edu/registrar/academics/curricula. The professional education core covers essential topics such as educational foundations, psychology of learning, general and subject-specific teaching strategies, inclusive classroom practices, assessment techniques, and behavior management. Most professional education courses incorporate hands-on field experiences. Additionally, students complete a 15-week student teaching placement as part of their training.