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Make an impact teaching.
The gateway to teacher education certificate provides a jump start for students with a career interest in PK-12 teacher education and provides knowledge about teacher education degree programs within South Dakota regental institutions. Students will learn about teaching and the teaching profession while gaining hands-on experience.
The intended audience is high school students considering pursuing majors or degree programs in elementary, secondary and special education. The certificate does not lead to licensure or certification.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in teaching.
- Are a patient, positive, creative, energetic person.
- Are willing to work hard to overcome challenges.
- Enjoy working with children, youth and/or young adults.
- Have strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Suggested Majors
- Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Birth to Eight Specialization
- Elementary Education (B.S.)
- Special Education (B.S.)
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Agricultural Education Specialization
- Biology (B.S.) - Secondary Education Specialization
- Chemistry Education (B.S.)
- Communication Studies (B.A./B.S.) - Speech Education Specialization
- English (B.A./B.S.) - English Education Specialization
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)
- French Studies (B.A.) - Teaching Specialization
- German (B.A.) - Teaching Specialization
- History (B.A./B.S.) - Teaching Specialization
- Mathematics (B.S.) - Teaching Specialization
- Music Education (B.M.E.)
- Physical Education Teacher Education (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S.) - Science Teaching Specialization
- Psychology (B.A./B.S.) - Teaching Specialization
- Sociology (B.S.) - Teaching Specialization
- Spanish (B.A.) - Teaching Specialization
- Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Art Education Specialization
Undecided or still deciding on a major and future career?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. The exploratory studies program may be a good fit if you are unsure of your major and career focus. Entering the university in the exploratory studies program will help you gain confidence and valuable insights on majors and minors available at SDSU and future career choices.
In addition, FOCUS 2 Career, a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you reflect on your values, interests, personality traits and skills to provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. SDSU students may access FOCUS 2 Career by using their student email and password. After completing FOCUS 2 Career, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the Office of Career Development.