Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching
Overview
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:
The Program Certificates stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degree:
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching students will be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to lead another person's classroom to continue students' learning.
- Adaptability in varied learning environments with multiple classroom structures.
- Professional attitude toward youth and colleagues in the P-12 schools.
- Basic classroom/behavioral management strategies and associated policies in each school.

