Teacher Residency and Education Division

Daniel Mourlam, Chairperson
115 Delzell Education Center
(605) 658-6640
tre@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/tre

FACULTY

Professor:

Jing (An) Williams, Ph.D., Ohio University. Specialization: Social Studies Education.

Associate Professors:

Susan Gapp, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Language Arts, Reading Education.
Daniel Mourlam, Ph.D., University of Northern Iowa. Specialization: Educational Technology, Secondary Methods.
Kevin Reins, Ph.D., University of Wyoming. Specialization: Mathematics Education.

Assistant Professor:

John Williams, Ed.D., University of South Dakota: Science Education, STEM Education

Senior Lecturer:

Monica Iverson, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Special Education.

Instructors:

Nicole Carr, M.S., Southwest Minnesota State University, Specialization: Elementary Education, Teacher Residency
Kristen DeMuth, M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Specialization: Secondary Education, Teacher Residency
Jamie Hovden, M.A., University of South Dakota, Specialization: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Kelly Knutson, M.A., University of South Dakota, Specialization: Physical Education, Early Childhood Education
Carla McMurry-Kozak, Ed.S., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Special Education, Secondary Education.
Rebecca Phillips, M.A. Doane University, Specialization: Elementary Education, Teacher Residency
Theresa Skinner, Ed.S., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Secondary Education, Teacher Residency

Lecturer:

Branden Hoefert, M.S., Fort Hays State University. Specialization: Elementary Education, Science Education, STEM Education
Robin Wiebers, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Secondary Education
Jacqueline Wilber, Ed.D., Doane University. Specialization: English, Language Arts Education, Literacy Education

Professor Emeritus:

Garreth Zalud, Ph.D., University of Georgia. Specialization: Reading Education.
Lisa Hazlett, Ph.D., University of Kansas-Lawrence. Specialization: English, Language Arts Education.

MAJORS:

Elementary Education, B.S.Ed.
Elementary Education/Special Education, B.S.Ed.
Secondary Education, B.S.Ed.
Special Education, B.S.Ed.
Special Education Double Major Plus Secondary Education, B.S.Ed.

EMPHASES:

Early Childhood Education
Kindergarten Education

SECONDARY TEACHING MAJORS:

Art Education, B.F.A.
Biology Education
Chemistry Education, B.S.
Communication Studies Education
English Education
History Education
Mathematics Education
Modern Languages Education (French, B.A.; German, B.A.; Spanish, B.A. OR B.S.Ed.)
Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal), B.M.
Physical Education
Physics Education, B.S.
Political Science Education B.A./B.S.
Spanish Education

MINORS:

Education Composite
K-12 English as a New Language
Reading

B.S.Ed. (BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION) DEGREES

The Elementary Education undergraduate program in the Division of Teacher Residency and Education prepares reflective teachers whose instructional decision making is based on current theory, research, knowledge and experience in the field of elementary education to meet the future rural, urban, global, and community needs of society. The focus is on supporting the development of highly qualified elementary teachers who demonstrate leadership skills and have the dispositions and expertise to establish a sound educational foundation and effective instructional programs that are based on best practices for pre-school through eighth grade students.

The undergraduate Special Education Program prepares entry-level special education and general education teachers to meet the demands of students with special needs in the State of South Dakota and the surrounding region. The Special Education program emphasizes reflective decision making, leadership, research and service through the rigor and professionalism that are the hallmark of the educational experience at the University of South Dakota. Students in the Special Education Program are required to demonstrate a solid knowledge base and dispositions via pedagogical and experiential opportunities that promote the development of highly qualified special educators.

The Secondary Education Program in the Division of Teacher Residency and Education prepares highly qualified teachers to work with secondary students in diverse middle and high school settings, and provides opportunities for teacher candidates to develop knowledge in their professional fields, acquire pedagogical skills for improving and assessing student learning, and develop dispositions expected of professional educators.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please contact the department for additional information about available scholarships and awards. Also see School of Education for school level scholarships.

Ben & Lillie Otto Scholarship
Constance L. Hoag Scholarship
E. Louise Coover Memorial Scholarship
Edward G. Ezrailson Memorial Scholarship
Hazel Linderman Scholarship
Jack and Ila Hunt Family Scholarship Fund
Jane Bartling Christensen Scholarship
Patricia Tschetter Mendell Memorial Scholarship
Reading Recovery-School of Education Scholarship
Robert & Elizabeth Wood Elementary Education and Special Education Scholarship
Sidney E. Anderson Scholarship

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to Teacher Education

The Division of Teacher Residency and Education recruits, admits, and retains candidates who demonstrate potential for professional success in schools. In doing so, the Division of Teacher Residency and Education uses a comprehensive system to assess the qualifications of those candidates’ seeking admission.

In addition to sophomore standing (completion of or enrollment in 30 hours) the student must satisfy all the criteria for admission to specific teacher education programs offered within the University. The criteria for admission include:

Successful completion of the following courses (with a grade of C or above):
1. SGR1 Written Communication (Comp I) course
2. SGR2 Oral Communication course
3. SGR5 Mathematics course
4. EDFN 102 - Introduction to Education (C) [HSDC]
5. TET 200 - Technology to Improve Learning
Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.70.
Completion of an application form with appropriate attachments.
Complete 30 credit hours of undergraduate coursework.
Maintain absence of a felony conviction.

Final decisions regarding a student’s application for admission to a teacher education program are reviewed and acted upon by the Basic Admission and Retention Committee (BARC) of the School of Education.

Because of the responsibility of a member of the teaching profession to the total development of young people and notwithstanding a student’s enrollment in or graduation from the School of Education, the Dean or their representative, and faculty of the School of Education reserve the right to refuse to recommend a student for a teaching certificate or to assign a student to a teacher education program if such recommendation or assignment, in their discretion, is in violation of the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for teachers.

Advanced Standing

Because of the nature of programs in teacher education, it is normally necessary for students to spend a minimum of two years in the teacher education program to complete certification requirements. Students transferring after the beginning of the junior year may spend additional time in completion of degrees. Students who have earned nonteaching baccalaureate degrees and then wish to qualify for teacher certification are expected to meet all the requirements as outlined for that teaching field to obtain recommendation for teaching certification.

Transfer students must have a minimum of 30 semester hours from the University of South Dakota to be recommended for certification.

Continuation in Teacher Education and Admission to the Residency Year

At the time of application to the residency year, students must provide evidence that they have attained second semester junior standing (usually 80 or more hours), achieved an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.70, achieved a qualifying score in the Praxis Content test in their major (provide an official copy of the score report including the subtest scores with the application for residency), show evidence of successful completion of any additional courses or activities stipulated by their advisor, and be admitted to Teacher Education by BARC at least one semester prior to the residency (student teaching) semester.

Professional Year and Program Completion

The professional residency year constitutes the capstone experience in the preparation of teachers and includes a combination of study and practice. During the professional residency year, all students must participate in a full-time residency (student teaching) and learning experience in a K-12 setting. Students must apply for the residency year in December if planning to begin in the fall, and in April if planning to begin the following spring.

Teacher residents begin the year on the schedule of the assigned K-12 school. If in the first semester of residency, student teachers will be in the designated placement until the last day of the school district’s semester calendar. If in the second semester of residency, teacher candidates will end the placement on the Friday before USD’s graduation.

During the residency year, students must take the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam at their teaching level and present the official copy of the ETS score report including the subtest scores to the School of Education CSPS office. Students must meet the South Dakota qualifying score to be recommended for teaching certification in South Dakota.

Initial certification for Secondary and K-12 Content Areas

Teacher education programs for secondary and K-12 school teachers are offered to students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, or College of Fine Arts. Below are descriptions of the possible ways students can earn a Bachelors Degree with teaching certification.

Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) Students in this major are learning to teach content areas in 5-12 classrooms. Working with a CSPS advisor (Delzell 114) in the School of Education, students will choose a content area and create a plan to incorporate content and teaching courses into a program of study. Students must meet all admission requirements (See Admission Requirements) to continue and complete the BSED program.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BA or BS) with Certification: Students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in a content area from the College of Arts and Sciences may also complete certification requirements to teach at the 5-12 grade levels (K-12 for world languages). Students work with their Arts and Sciences advisor for content advising and work with CSPS advisor (Delzell 114) for admission to teacher education, residency, and certification requirements (See Admission Requirements). Please contact a CSPS advisor immediately if interested in teaching in order to receive information.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with Certification: Fine Arts students may work toward K-12 teacher certification while completing their BFA. Students work with their Fine Arts advisor for content advising and work with CSPS education advisors (Delzell 114) for admission to teacher education, residency, and certification requirements (See Admission Requirements). Please contact a CSPS advisor immediately if interested in teaching in order to receive information.

Student Learning Outcomes for Elementary & Special Education (B.S.Ed.)

Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Majors in Special Education will demonstrate content knowledge in the field of special education.
Majors in Special Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education, specifically in special education.
Majors in Special Education will have an impact on student learning in the field of special education.

Student Learning Outcomes for Elementary Education & Early Childhood (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Elementary Education/ Early Childhood education will demonstrate content knowledge in the field of elementary/early childhood education. 
Majors in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of elementary/early childhood education. 
Majors in Elementary/Early childhood Education will have an impact on student learning in the field of elementary/early childhood education. 
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them. 
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal. 
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives. 
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking. 
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.

Student Learning Outcomes for Elementary Education & Kindergarten Education (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Elementary Education/ Early Childhood education will demonstrate content knowledge in the field of elementary/early childhood education. 
Majors in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of elementary/early childhood education. 
Majors in Elementary/Early childhood Education will have an impact on student learning in the field of elementary/early childhood education. 
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them. 
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal. 
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives. 
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking. 
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.

Student Learning Outcomes for Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Elementary Education will demonstrate content knowledge in the field of elementary education.
Majors in Elementary Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of elementary education.
Majors in Elementary Education will have an impact on student learning in the field of elementary education.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education-Biology Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate content knowledge in their major field.
Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education.
Majors in Secondary Education will have an impact on student learning in their major field.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education-Physical Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education-English Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate content knowledge in their major field.
Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education.
Majors in Secondary Education will have an impact on student learning in their major field.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education-History Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate content knowledge in their major field.
Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education.
Majors in Secondary Education will have an impact on student learning in their major field.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education-Mathematics Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate content knowledge in their major field.
Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education.
Majors in Secondary Education will have an impact on student learning in their major field.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education-Spanish Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate content knowledge in their major field.
Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education.
Majors in Secondary Education will have an impact on student learning in their major field.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education/Special Education (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Special Education will demonstrate content knowledge in the field of special education.
Majors in Special Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education, specifically in special education.
Majors in Special Education will have an impact on student learning in the field of special education.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education-Communication Studies Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate content knowledge in their major field.
Majors in Secondary Education will demonstrate the application of teaching and learning principles in the field of education.
Majors in Secondary Education will have an impact on student learning in their major field.
Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.