Education Secondary Certification and Degree - Dakota Wesleyan University

Education Secondary Certification and Degree from Dakota Wesleyan University is a Campus Master Secondary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The mission of DWU Graduate Studies is to provide high-quality graduate programs in a liberal arts environment by emphasizing the values of learning, leadership, faith and service. We strive to promote excellence in teaching , learning, scholarship and research. The graduate studies division provides guidance for development of programs in order to ensure rigorous academic preparation and leadership opportunities for professional development. The program objectives are to: 1. amplify and refresh instructional pedagogy of area educators, which will reinvigorate area school environments; 2. provide a setting for professional growth for area educators; 3. encourage exploration of contemporary instructional practice and investigative application of identified practices; 4. promote focused study of current educational scheme and methodology; and 5. target classroom diversity and accommodation in direct relationship to constructivist theory, as outlined in the DWU Department of Education mission and philosophy. Graduate students in the Master of Arts program have the following concentration. The program of study is as follows. Secondary Certification and Degree Program requires a minimum of 37 coursework credit hours, student teaching, an electronic portfolio presentation, and a thesis defense, comprehensive examination or rigorous proposal. Prerequisite: Before admission to the program, students must pass the state certification content exam (PRAXIS II) and an approved bachelor's degree related to a secondary education field in an approved major that corresponds to undergraduate 7-12 programs at Dakota Wesleyan, including biology, history, social studies, English, art, physical education or mathematics. Professional Opportunities The secondary certification and degree program is designed for students with a bachelor's degree who wish to go into the teaching field. Upon completion of this program and passage of the Praxis II content and Praxis PLT tests, graduates can become certified 7-12 teachers in South Dakota. View more details on Dakota Wesleyan University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Secondary Education courses.