Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching

Degrees Offered: Program Certificate
Program Begins: Fall, Spring, Summer
Delivery Method: Online, On Campus
Phone: 701-224-5486
Email: bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu

Description

The Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching program certificate is designed for people who would like specific credit bearing training on becoming a licensed substitute teacher in North Dakota. This course sequence prepares students for being effective substitute teachers in today's P12 schools; how to get into the subbing system and make district contacts; how to implement the teacher's lesson plans and respond to diverse students' needs; and how to handle the learning environment, including behavioral challenges and organization of students. 

Preparation

This program prepares students to be a fully licensed Substitute Teacher in North Dakota. Licensure is conferred by the state. Students interested in this program should have a desire to work with children and/or youth. 

Requirements

Students who complete the curriculum requirements receive a Program Certificate in Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching and are eligible for the North Dakota Substitute Teaching license from the state.

Program Pathways

Credits from this program may stack into the following Program Certificates:

• Education Foundations - Early Childhood & Elementary
• Education Foundations - Secondary

 

The Program Certificates stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degree:

• Foundations of Teaching

Career Opportunities

All school districts across North Dakota (and beyond) are seeking reliable substitute teachers who are able to keep students learning while the classroom teacher cannot be there.