Overview
Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to provide optimum learning experiences for diverse students in today’s schools. The program balances the ideals of a liberal arts tradition and sound professional preparation within a Christian atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for the continuing growth of the individual.
Teacher Education Organizations
Candidates are encouraged to join Student North Dakota United (SNDU), a professional organization, to gain greater knowledge of their field and to meet other pre-service and in-service Educators. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are invited to join Pi Lambda Theta, the International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education.
Teacher Education Programs
Programs and requirements are subject to change to meet state approval. Approved areas for teacher licensure at University of Jamestown include:
- Elementary
- Biology
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Health and Physical Education
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Candidates generally apply for admission to the program while enrolled in EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching. Candidates who transfer this course from another institution should meet with the Teacher Education chair upon admission to UJ. Applications are due November 1st for spring admission and April 1st for fall admission. Applications are not accepted or reviewed during the summer months.
Admission Criteria
- Attainment of required credits for sophomore status
- Completion of EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching with a minimum grade of C-
- Completion of EDUC 100: Praxis Preparation
- Minimum grade of C- in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
- Minimum grade of C- in COMM 102 or COMM 201
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70
- Satisfactory background check
- Passing scores on the Praxis I (Core Academic Skills) tests
- Approval of the Teacher Education Council
Additional Information for All Candidates Seeking Teaching Licensure
While completion of the Praxis II: Content and Praxis II: PLT exams is an exit requirement, passing scores on those exams is not. However, candidates must earn passing scores on both exams in order to attain North Dakota licensure. Candidates are required to complete the Praxis II: Content exam prior to student teaching. The Praxis II: PLT exam must be taken before the completion of student teaching. Candidates who plan to teach in states other than North Dakota should consult with that state’s education department since each state has its own licensure requirements and administers its own licensing process.
A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.
Requirements
General Education Requirements for Education Majors
All Education majors must pursue the Bachelor of Arts General Education requirements. Additionally, certain General Education courses are mandated for Education majors. Education candidates are required to take the following General Education courses and not select an alternative from other courses within that General Education category.
General Education Courses
PSYC 203: Cultural and Social Heritage Category.
MATH 102 and MATH 111: Or higher.
Education Majors must also take co-requirements for teacher certification as required by the Teacher Education Council.
Requirements for Elementary Education Majors
Core Courses
| EDUC 100 | Praxis Preparation | 0 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Science for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 203 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 219 | Instructional Media and Technology | 2 |
| EDUC 251 | Geography for Teachers | 2 |
| EDUC 253 | Applied Cognitive Theories | 3 |
| KNS 261 | Methods and Activities for Teaching Elementary Physical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 301 | Methods: Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 302 | Curriculum and Teaching in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 303 | Introduction to Teaching Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDUC 305 | Managing and Monitoring the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 306 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDUC 314 | Creative Arts in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 315 | Methods: Elementary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 316 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 342 | Methods: Elementary Language Arts | 3 |
| EDUC 343 | Children's Literature and Reading Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 344 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| EDUC 398 | TED Seminar I | 1 |
| EDUC 399 | TED Seminar II | 1 |
| EDUC 405 | Methods: Elementary Content Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 415 | Methods: Elementary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 423 | Diagnostic & Corrective Reading | 2 |
| EDUC 498 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 499 | Student Teaching | 12 |
Education Course Requirements for Secondary and K-12 Education Majors
Core Courses
Content Methods Course(s)
Biology Education majors –
History Education majors –
| EDUC 407 | Methods: Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
English Education Majors –
Math Education Majors –
Music Education Majors –
| MUS 291 | Music Methods in the Elementary School | 3 |
| MUS 292 | Music Methods: Secondary Choral | 2 |
| MUS 293 | Music Methods: Secondary Instrumental | 2 |
Health and Physical Education majors –
| KNS 361 | Methods in Physical Education | 4 |
Plus the following:
Outcomes
The Teacher Education program has adopted the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards as its program outcomes. These standards have been adopted by a majority of states, including North Dakota. Candidates in the University of Jamestown Teacher Education program will demonstrate competency in the ten InTASC standards, which are:
- Learner Development
- Learning Differences
- Learning Environments
- Content Knowledge
- Application of Content
- Assessment
- Planning for Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
- Leadership and Collaboration