Preparing teachers for over a century

The Millicent Atkins School of Education builds on Northern's rich history as a teaching college to develop the next generation of caring, innovative teachers.

Knowledge is key to turning students into teachers. So is experience. Partnering with our energetic faculty, you will engage in field experiences, immersive classrooms and learning communities that will prepare you to be a world-class teacher.


​The School of Education also partners with the nearby South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI ) for numerous educational opportunities. This unique partnership will expand even further thanks to the Educational Impact Campaign, resulting in projects including a brand-new SDSBVI facility. You can read more about the expansion of NSU-SDSBVI's partnership and the impact it can have on education!
 

The School of Education - along with the School of Business - is part of Northern's College of Professional Studies, the mission of which is to prepare students for professional careers.

Community Engagement

The Millicent Atkins School of Education is proud of its rich heritage of community engagement and involvement.

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ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University's Millicent Atkins School of Education will host the Educators Rising Learning Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Reports and Documents

Accredited Programs

Programs accredited in the recent accreditation visit: CAEP, Spring 2021

https://caepnet.org/accreditation/caep-accreditation/accreditation-decisions

 

Program Name

Level

Degree

Art Education Major (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
Biology Major (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
Chemistry Major (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
Educational Studies - Secondary EducationITPMasters
Elementary Education (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
English (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
History (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
Leadership and Administration (MSEd)ADVMaster's
Mathematics (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
Music Education (BME), InstrumentalITPBaccalaureate
Music Education (BME), VocalITPBaccalaureate
Physical Education (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
Spanish (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate
Special Education (BSEd)ITPBaccalaureate

 

The Millicent Atkins School of Education, Teacher Education Program at Northern State University is granted accreditation at the initial-licensure level as described in the Accreditation Action Report. 

The Millicent Atkins School of Education, Teacher Education Program at Northern State University is granted Accreditation at the advanced level as described in the Accreditation Action Report. 

 

Documents

Teacher Education Handbook

 

Reports

The Teacher Education Program does not require certification as part of program completion, but we help candidates through the application process if they wish to be certified.

 

Certification and program completion require that all coursework and testing requirements be met (varies by program) as defined in the Teacher Education Handbook; this includes taking and passing the Praxis II content exam for the applicable content area, as well as the Principles of Teaching and Learning for the applicable grade level group.

 

 

CAEP Accountability Measures 

 

Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness

 

Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement

 

Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion

 

Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Been Prepared

 

South Dakota Department of Education

Certification Rules and Requirements

Educator Overview

South Dakota State-Designated Tests 

South Dakota Educator Certification Rules 

 

Program requirement questions may be directed to the School of Education Assessment Coordinator’s Office.  

High School Programs


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