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 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
- Music
- Health and Physical Education
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.
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.
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 101: Exploring Education
- Minimum grade of C- in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
- Minimum grade of C- in an Oral Communications course
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7000
- Satisfactory background check
- Passing scores on the Praxis I (Core Academic Skills) tests
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. Please refer to University of Jamestown's Professional Licensure Disclosures Page for information regarding states other than North Dakota.
A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.