About The Program
NSU secondary education bachelor's degree graduates are in high demand in South Dakota schools and throughout the U.S.
NSU provides hands-on, effective teacher preparation that includes extensive experience in actual secondary classrooms.
A major area of study is required if you plan to apply to teach secondary school in South Dakota, and NSU is ready with options to suit your interests and career goals. Choose from the following education areas: art, biology, chemistry, language arts/English, history, mathematics, music, physical education, Spanish and special education.
As a secondary education student, you’ll examine:
- Classroom diversity
- Creating lessons according to state and national content standards
- Actively involving students in their learning environments
You’ll also have the unique opportunity to provide reading and writing instruction to secondary students through the distinguished NSU Reading Clinic.
NSU’s B.S. in secondary education programs provide the necessary framework for an entry-level career in teaching. Graduates can pursue careers as middle or high school teachers or paraprofessionals, or apply to graduate school.
NSU offers academic advising throughout your college experience, as well as focused career planning. For more information on careers in your major or help choosing a major, contact Career Center.
Students gain valuable hands-on experience during their secondary block and student teaching semesters. NSU’s extensive field experiences, under the supervision of university faculty, give you the practical experience and assistance you need to apply your newly gained knowledge in the secondary classroom.
School of Education scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and upperclassmen. For details, please call the School of Education at 605-626-2415.
Art Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Biology Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Chemistry Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
English Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
History Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Mathematics Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Music Education K-12 Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Physical Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Spanish Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Special Education (BSEd) Course Requirements and Student Learning Outcomes
Plans of study are found on each degree program page:
Our Faculty
Ed. D., M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Valley City State University
Dr. Timothy Houge has been an NSU faculty member since 2000 and is director of the NSU Reading Clinic. He has Ed.D. and M.Ed. degrees in instructional and curricular studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a reading minor from Valley City State University, Valley City, N.D.
Dr. Anna Schwan joined Northern’s faculty in 2018 after 16 years in public K-12 education, serving as a high school teacher and secondary school administrator. She currently serves as interim dean of the Millicent Atkins School of Education. Previously, she was department chair of Teacher Education and graduate faculty coordinator of the Educational Studies and Leadership and Administration programs.
Research…
University of South Dakota, Ed.D. Special Education Administration, 2021
Black Hills State University, Endorsement, Early Childhood Special Education, 2013
Southwest Minnesota State University, M.S., Emotional & Behavioral Disorders, 2009
Northern State University, B.S., K-12 Special Education, 2006
Dr. Jessica Vogel joined the NSU School of Education faculty in 2016 after being a special educator for more than 10 years. She has experience as an EBD teacher, self-contained special education teacher, and early childhood teacher. Her undergraduate degree in special education is from Northern State University. Dr. Vogel serves on various committees on campus and community boards.
Dr. Vogel also serves as the graduate coordinator for the MSEd in Teaching and Learning…
