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The Department of Teacher Education offers two Bachelors of Science degrees: Elementary Education,
and Secondary Science. Upon graduation will be licensed in, Elementary Education 1-8, and
Secondary Science 5-12.
The academic programs are academically rigorous in order to prepare outstanding candidates for the teaching profession. Integral to this academic excellence is an understanding of Native culture, which is woven throughout the curriculum. It is expected that the values and principles of Native culture will be embraced and modeled through dispositions reflective of culturally responsive teaching. All three programs are designed around a cohort model learning, highlighting the importance of collaboration and teamwork as necessary preludes to being change agents dedicated to culturally responsive teaching.
During the first semester of coursework, teacher education students are required to take the Praxis I exam. Students must pass the Praxis I exam by the end of the 2nd semester in order to stay in the program.
Accountability For Programs that Prepare Teachers
Schools that prepare teachers for initial State Certification or Licensure are required to provide a report annually to the state and to the general public. The states must submit to the U.S. Department of Education, and make available to the public, an annual report containing school and state-level information. This report can be accessed by following the Accountability For Programs that Prepare Teachers link, by selecting ND on the map, and locating Turtle Mountain Community College from the worksheet.
The first step in the application process is to submit a transcript(s) and an Intent to Apply form. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. After a transcript analysis has been completed and found to meet the entrance requirements by a member of the Teacher Education Department faculty, you will be asked to proceed to step two of the application process which requires letters of recommendation, a resume’, official transcript(s), and a short essay describing your philosophy of education. A completed application packet will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee and those candidates that meet the requirements for teacher education will be invited for an interview and impromptu writing evaluation. Nearly all courses in teacher education incorporate some level of technical computer skills, therefore you will need to have some proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Jenzabar, and Canvas.
The Teacher Education Department offers a baccalaureate degree in elementary education and secondary science education. The secondary degree allows graduates to apply for a composite degree teaching license in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics.
Both degree programs are designed around a cohort model learning community, reflecting the importance of collaboration, support, and teamwork as necessary precursors to becoming effective change agents in the education systems across Indian Country.
Elementary Education (Suggested Sequence)
Fall Semester 1st yr. (17cr)
- EDUC235 Praxis (1)
- EDUC310 Intro to Exceptional Children (3)
- EDUC321 Multi-Cultural (3)
- EDUC326 Writing for Teachers (2)
- EDUC329 Curriculum Planning (3)
- EDUC330 Foundations of Education (3)
- EDUC300 Educational Technology (2)
Spring Semester 1st yr. (20 cr)
- EDUC320 Native Issues (3)
- EDUC331 Learning Environments (3)
- EDUC 350 Practicum I (1)
- EDUC404 Music Methods (2)
- EDUC405 Math Methods/Materials (3)
- EDUC407 Creative Arts (3)
- EDUC408 Health PE Methods (2)
- EDUC410 Educational Assessment (3)
Fall Semester 2nd yr. (14 cr)
- EDUC236A Praxis II (1)
- EDUC360A Practicum II (1)
- EDUC402 Foundations of Reading/Diagnostics(4)
- EDUC403 Social Studies Methods (3)
- EDUC406 Science Methods/Materials (2)
- EDUC409 Language Arts Methods/Materials (3)
Spring Semester 2nd yr. (13 cr)
- EDUC414 Student Teaching (12)
- EDUC415 Student Teaching Seminar (1)
Courses to be taken during Summer Semester
- MATH277 Math for Teachers (3)
Secondary Science (Suggested Sequence)
Summer Semester before 3rd Year-Chemistry/Biology Majors
- EDUC353-Child & Adol. Psychology(3)
Fall Semester-3rd Year-Chemistry Majors Only
- MATH212-Statistics(3)
- EDUC310-Intro to Exceptional Children(3)
- EDUC321-Multi-Cultural(3)
- EDUC329-Curriculum Planning & Eval.(3)
- EDUC330-Foundations of Education(3)
- EDUC300-Educational Technology(2)
Spring Semester-3rd Year
- GEOL106-Earth Thru Time(4)
- CHEM380-Environmental Chemistry(4)
- PHYS211-Physics I(4)
- EDUC299-Sec. Classroom Mgmt(3)
- EDUC320-Native Issues(3)
- EDUC350-Practicum I(1)
Fall Semester-4th Year
- BIOL300/400Biology Elec.(4)
- CHEM300/400Chemistry Elec.(4)
- EDUC470-Methods of Sec Science(3)
- EDUC360-Practicum II(1)
- HPER210-First Aid(2)
Spring Semester-4th Year
- EDUC414-Student Teaching(12)
- EDUC415-Student Teaching Seminar(1)
Fall Semester-3rd Year-Biology Majors Only
- MATH212-Statistics(3)
- EDUC310-Intro to Exceptional Children(3)
- EDUC321-Multi-Cultural(3)
- EDUC329-Curriculum Planning & Eval.(3)
- EDUC330-Foundations of Education(3)
- EDUC300-Educational Technology(2)
Spring Semester-3rd Year
- GEOL106-Earth thru Time(4)
- BIOL202-Microbiology(4)
- PHYS211-Physics I(4)
- EDUC299-Sec. Classroom Mgmt.(3)
- EDUC320-Native Issues(3)
- EDUC350-Practicum I(1)
Fall Semester-4th Year
- BIOL300/400-Biology Elec.(4)
- CHEM300/400-Chemistry Elec.(4)
- EDUC470-Methods of Sec. Science(3)
- EDUC236-Praxis II(1)
- EDUC360-Practicum II(1)
- HPER210-First Aid(2)
Spring Semester-4th Year
- EDUC414-Student Teaching(12)
- EDUC415-Student Teaching Seminar(1)
General Education (66 credits)
Course Descriptions (276 KB PDF)
Elementary Education
- Elementary Education Course Descriptions (101 KB PDF)
- Application for Admission to Teacher Education Department (103 KB PDF)
- Program of Study Form (94.9 KB PDF)
- Student Teaching Application (391 KB PDF)
- Student Teacher Evaluation Forms
- Teacher Candidate Manual (9.61 MB PDF)
- The Deep Teaching Process (407 KB JPEG)
Secondary Science
- Secondary Science Course Descriptions
- Application for Admission to Teacher Education Department (103 KB PDF)
- Program of Study Form-Biology (107 KB PDF)
- Program of Study Form-Chemistry
- Student Teaching Application (391 KB PDF)
- Teacher Candidate Manual (9.61 MB PDF)
- The Deep Teaching Process (407 KB JPEG)
- Student Teacher Evaluation Forms
Helpful Links
Partnership Agreements
BOARD OF EXAMINERS ONSITE FOCUS VISIT REPORT: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PATHWAY
Dr. Teresa DelormeDepartment Chair |
Kristie DionneInstructor Elem Ed. |
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Anthea JeannotteTED Administrative Assistant |
Cathie GladueStudent Teaching Supervisor |
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Kathy Jo HenryInstructor Elementary Ed. |
Dave WibeSecondary Science Instructor |
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Alex ChirilaSecondary English Instructor
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