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EDUC 300. Orientation to Elementary Teaching. 2 Credits.

Overview of elementary education with special emphasis on the role of music and physical education. Required for K-12 certification in music and physical education.

General Education

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The purpose of general education at NDSU is to ensure that students acquire knowledge, perspectives, and skills basic to a university education. The program is designed so that students will be able to adapt to and anticipate changes in their profession and in society. Students also will be able to integrate and use the knowledge and perspectives they have gained to live productive, intellectually rewarding and meaningful lives.

Music Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Physical Education

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The Physical Education program provides opportunities for students to become critical thinkers, creative planners and effective practitioners in various physical activity contexts. To be successful in this field, one must a) develop foundational knowledge within the physical, biological and social sciences and be able to apply this knowledge through best practices; b) be able to plan and facilitate physically and emotionally safe activities, and c) have a professional disposition committed to ethical behavior, respecting individual differences, and helping individuals learn and grow.

Health Education

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The health education major is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of school health education through the development of dispositions, knowledge and skills. The program integrates classroom and experiential community-based learning throughout its courses.

Elementary Education & Human Development and Family Science Dual Degree Program

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

English Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Mathematics Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Agricultural Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Art Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Biological Sciences Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Business Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Chemistry Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Comprehensive Science Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Physics Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Social Studies Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Spanish Education

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Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Health Education

http://catalog.ndsu.edu/undergraduate/program-curriculum/health-education/

Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Physical Education

http://catalog.ndsu.edu/undergraduate/program-curriculum/physical-education/

Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

Agricultural Education

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A) Teacher Licensure Pathway - prepares candidates to teach at the middle, secondary, post-secondary and adult levels in agricultural education programs. North Dakota State University is designated by the State Board of Career and Technical Education as the recognized institution for preparing teachers of agricultural education.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education

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Candidates in the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Education major are prepared to guide a variety of teaching and learning experiences for students in grades 5-12, in occupational or non-occupational programs, adult programs, or to serve as an Extension educator. Hands-on experience is provided throughout the program to develop the teaching skills learned in classes.

Business Education

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Business education is a multi-disciplinary program that will prepare teacher candidates to be licensed as a business education teacher. The plan of study encompasses coursework from teacher education, business, computer sciences, and communication departments. The business education major includes a broad range of content and professional education courses so that teacher candidates fully understand (a) the discipline of business education, (b) current theories of adolescent development, and (c) current best practices in middle and secondary instruction. Teacher candidates also apply their knowledge and build their teaching skills during multiple clinical experiences in local schools.

English Education

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English education encompasses the four language arts of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Accordingly, the English education major includes a broad range of English and professional education courses so that teacher candidates fully understand (a) each of the arts, (b) current theories of adolescent development, and (c) current best practices in secondary instruction. Teacher candidates also apply their knowledge and build their teaching skills during multiple clinical experiences in local schools.

Social Studies Education

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Social studies involves the study of people and their interactions with each other, with their social and political institutions and with their environments. Accordingly, the social studies education major includes a broad range of courses and subjects. Teacher candidates are expected to demonstrate both breadth and depth of understanding in the academic disciplines that make up the social sciences.

Spanish Education

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Spanish Education involves learning about Spanish language and culture, while simultaneously developing knowledge and skills related to teaching. Your classes will be a blend of content courses related to the language, as well as teaching courses.

Biological Sciences Education

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Biological sciences, in the broadest sense, is the study of life in the natural world. As such, it is a subject of great diversity and requires a background in many academic disciplines. Teaching biological sciences in middle or secondary schools requires deep knowledge of (a) science content, (b) current theories of adolescent development, and (c) current best practices in middle and secondary instruction. Accordingly, the biological sciences education major combines coursework in biology and related sciences with professional education courses on teaching and learning.

Chemistry Education

http://catalog.ndsu.edu/programs-study/undergraduate/chemistry-education/

Chemistry involves the study of the composition, structure, properties and interactions of matter. Chemistry is often considered a central or enabling science, because it is foundational to understanding other scientific disciplines. Teaching chemistry in middle and secondary schools requires deep knowledge of (a) science content, (b) current theories of adolescent development, and (c) current best practices in secondary instruction. Accordingly, the chemistry education major combines coursework in chemistry and related sciences with professional education courses on teaching and learning.

Comprehensive Science Education

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The comprehensive science education degree requires coursework in biological sciences, chemistry, physics and earth science, as well as mathematics. Teaching science in middle and secondary school requires deep knowledge of (a) science content, (b) current theories of adolescent development, and (c) current best practices in middle and secondary instruction. Accordingly, the comprehensive science education major combines coursework in related sciences with professional education courses on teaching and learning.

Physics Education

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Physics is the most fundamental and exact of the physical sciences. Its laws are basic to deep understanding in all of technology, and in many fields of study, such as astronomy, chemistry, engineering, materials science, photonics, biology, medicine, geology, and environmental science. Teaching physics in secondary schools requires deep knowledge of (a) science content, (b) current theories of adolescent development, and (c) current best practices in instruction. Accordingly, the physics education major combines coursework in physics and related sciences with professional education courses on teaching and learning.

Mathematics Education

http://catalog.ndsu.edu/programs-study/undergraduate/mathematics-education/

Candidates in the mathematics education major are prepared to teach a broad curriculum to a diverse student population in grades 5-12 with creativity and confidence. Mathematics is the language of science and technology, and its history as the oldest and most highly developed discipline making math one of the most exciting and rewarding areas of study for the 21st Century.The mathematics teacher candidate should work closely with an advisor to be sure that the general education courses taken will provide a strong foundation for the advanced courses in the major.