BSc in Teacher Education - Spanish in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The teacher education program awards either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Graduates qualify for 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 dedicated education faculty, oversees this comprehensive teacher preparation program. The program maintains dual accreditation from 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 beyond. According to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the coming decade will see increased demand for qualified educators, making this an opportune time for aspiring teachers.

The program's curriculum features three key components: general education, teaching specialization, and professional education core. Detailed curriculum information is available at www.ndsu.edu/registrar/academics/curricula. The professional core covers essential topics like educational foundations, psychology, teaching methodologies, specialized instruction techniques, inclusive classroom strategies, assessment practices, and behavior management. Most professional courses incorporate practical field experiences, culminating in a comprehensive 15-week student teaching placement.