Teacher_Education_Handbook

Students who graduate from this program will also have the strong science background necessary to be an exceptional physical educator, including coursework in anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior. Optional Minors and Endorsements In addition to a chosen major, NSU offers several options for minors and coursework leading to teaching endorsement in special areas of teaching. Students are encouraged to consider pursuing a minor or endorsement to enhance the selected major and/or to develop knowledge and skills in additional areas. Minors Early Childhood Education http://catalog.northern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=2009&returnto=908 Elementary Education Science http://catalog.northern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=2004&returnto=908 Mathematics in Elementary Education http://catalog.northern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=2065&returnto=908 Pre-K-12 Reading http://catalog.northern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=2086&returnto=908 Special Education http://catalog.northern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=2097&returnto=908 Endorsements A list of the current endorsements available in South Dakota can be found on the State of South Dakota’s website. Endorsements vary in the preparation and assessments needed to obtain them. Please follow: http://doe.sd.gov/certification/endorsements.aspx