Alternative Teacher Certification

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15 Credit Hours Required

The graduate certificate for Alternative Teacher Certification is intended for individuals who meet state requirements for alternative certification which include a valid Alternative Preliminary Certificate, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and an offer of employment from a public or Department-accredited school. Certification requires 15 transcripted credits covering the following topics: classroom management, teaching methods, student assessment, differentiated instruction, adolescent psychology, and South Dakota Indian studies.

Certificate Requirements

EPSY 735 - Child/Adolescent Learning and Development 3 cr hrs
INED 511 - South Dakota Indian Studies (C) 3 cr hrs
SEED 540 - Classroom Management 1 to 3 cr hrs 3 cr hrs required
SEED 550 - 7-12 Reading and Content Literacy (C) 3 cr hrs
SEED 741 - 7-12 Curriculum & Instruction (C) 3 cr hrs