It’s never too late to dream.

You’re ready for a career change. You want to make a difference.

You enjoy being around young people. You’ve always wanted to teach.

Whatever your reasons are for pursuing a

secondary teaching certificate, the

University of Sioux Falls is here

to make it happen.

USF’s M.Ed. in Teaching is designed for

individuals who currently hold a non-teaching

baccalaureate degree and wish to obtain

secondary teacher certification in their major

content area. In addition to gaining teacher

certification, they earn a master’s degree in

education. All of this is possible in an online

and evening format, culminating in a

professional semester of full-time

student teaching.

Come dream with us!

Did you ever dream you could become a teacher in

just 21 months? Join the USF community of learners

and be ready to make a difference in the world,

starting from your own classroom.

To learn more about USF’s M.Ed. in Teaching,

visit our website at USiouxFalls.edu/GradEd for a

complete list of enrollment requirements,

curriculum, financial aid availability and more.

For more information or to set up a personal visit,

call (800) 888-1047, (605) 331-6710 or

email Julie.McAreavey@USiouxFalls.edu.

• Requires a baccalaureate degree in a content area taught in secondary schools or in a related area.

• Includes online and evening classes designed to suit busy lives

• Offers dynamic coursework and professors with real-world experience

• Provides middle and high school teaching certification as well as a master’s degree

• Takes place in a 21-month period

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

Master of Educationin Teaching

M.Ed. in Teaching

at a glance:

1101 W 22nd StSioux Falls, SD 57105

“From day one I felt I was more prepared educationally and professionally

than other new teachers in my district.There is a learning curve when you

enter into the teaching profession andI feel USF shortens that curve.”

There is no other program quite like it.

USF makes getting your teaching certificate as convenient

as possible while maintaining the integrity and rigor of

an advanced degree. The program features practical

scheduling, thoughtfully-sequenced class sessions and

dedicated professors who understand your need to

balance it all. Our program has earned a great reputation

in the region and in the state.

There is a teacher inside us all.

There is no “typical” student enrolled in this unique

teacher certification program. Classes are diverse,

with people of all ages, backgrounds and professions

in attendance. From art to biology, from music to

mathematics—we’ve seen it all. You’ll enjoy hands-on

learning experiences and discover the value of serving

others in classrooms and beyond. The lessons you learn

will take you farther than you ever imagined.

We save the best for last.

The final semester of your teaching certification is

known as the professional semester. It includes

research, secondary and content methods, instructional

management and full-time student teaching. Although

the program can be completed in two years, you may elect

to take coursework at a slower pace. Classes are offered

only during specific semesters, so it’s advisable to develop

a plan of study early in the program. Passing Praxis II

scores are required in both content and pedagogy in order

to become certified.

Program Requirements: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––

• Baccalaureate degree in an academic major that is taught at the secondary level or in a related area

• Minimum 2.6 GPA or appropriate disposition and demonstrated knowledge and skill in a related field for provisional entrance; 3.0 GPA for unconditional entrance

• Three completed recommendation forms that address the applicant’s potential disposition as an educator

• Completion of the Praxis II exam in the applicant’s undergraduate major content area, taken within the first nine semester hours of graduate coursework

• Internet and email access

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“The staff is definitely the best part of the USF program, and they do a great job stressing the importance of planning.

By implementing those skills, my first two years of teachinghave been much more manageable.”

Steve Blankenshiphigh school economics teacher

Dallas Wilkinsonhigh school

government teacher