Teacher Certification
The Teacher Education Program at 葫芦影业 prepares teacher candidates to meet the South Dakota Department of Education's certification requirements. Candidates who complete this nationally accredited teacher certification program are eligible for certification in other states on a provisional basis. Most states will offer a temporary certificate to ensure employability while the candidate completes any additional requirements for that state.
Assistance will be provided to candidates in contacting the licensing authority in the student鈥檚 state and understanding the requirements for licensure prior to enrollment in the 葫芦影业 program. Please contact Lynda Venhuizen, university certifying officer, at 605-688-4449.
How To Qualify For Teacher Certification
The South Dakota Department of Education has for initial certification of each 鈥渆ndorsement鈥 (or certification field).
All applicants must:
- Complete the state鈥檚 approved suicide awareness and prevention training detailed on the .
- Complete a course in with a grade of C or better.
- Pass required
Application Process
To apply for an initial South Dakota Teaching Certificate, candidates must:
- Complete the
- Provide the state Department of Education with an official transcript from 葫芦影业, with the degree conferred on the transcript and the South Dakota Indian studies course.
- Provide the state with a certificate of completion of the suicide awareness and prevention training module.
- Make all payments, as required by the application process.
- Assure that the SDSU Certifying Officer has copies of all Praxis exam scores.
- Special Notes
- School Counseling: Do not need Praxis Exam scores.
- Educational Leadership: All school specialists are required to have a minimum of three years teaching experience.
December Graduates: Don't expect your transcripts until February.
May Graduates: Don't expect your transcripts until June.
