|
|
2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Business Education, B.S.E.D.
|
|
 Return to: Bachelor Programs
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Education - Business Education is a major within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Secondary Education Sequence
Degree available in Bismarck, Williston, DSUlive, and online
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Business Education?
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in business education combines knowledge of business and teaching. Students complete coursework in accounting, economics, management, marketing, and mathematics, which prepares them to sit for the professional teaching license in business education.
Possible Career Paths
- Secondary Education Teacher specializing in Math
- Economics
|
The following are required as part of general education
Students planning to teach economics in North Dakota must also take ECON 202 - Principles of Macro-Economics [three credits] for a total of six credits of economics. Business Education Major Courses Secondary Education
Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses for this program. Required CTE Courses (to be completed collaboratively through Valley City State University)
- CTE 431 - History, Philosophy and Practices of Career and Technical Education Credits: 3 *
- CTE 434 - Leadership in Career and Technical Student Organizations Credits: 3 *
Secondary Professional Education Sequence
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in an approved secondary teaching subject includes courses in General Education, professional education, the major field, and the minor field to total a minimum of 120 semester hours. Specific requirements for the majors and minors are shown under the appropriate programs in the catalog. A grade of “C” or better is required in all professional education courses graded on an “A” through “F” letter basis, and a grade of “S”’ is required in all professional education courses graded on an “S/U” letter basis. Professional Courses in Secondary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
Professional Courses in Disciplinary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
Disciplinary Courses
In addition to the professional courses in the secondary methods block, each discipline requires its own methods course to teach pedagogical techniques particular to that discipline. As a co-requisite of SEED 398B or SEED 398C , each student with a major or minor in a secondary education discipline is required to take the appropriate methods course(s) from this list (and must check with an advisor in that school determine additional requirements particular to the discipline): Additional Professional Courses:
Subtotal: 12
EDUC 398D should be taken in the same semester as either EDUC 280 or EDUC 300 (preferred) EDUC 406 must be taken the first semester the student has been admitted into the teacher education program. Student Teaching Semester
Subtotal: 12
All professional courses have a prerequisite of admission to Teacher Education. Professional Course Electives
Subtotal: 34-39
EDUC 350 is taken the semester prior to student-teaching. EDUC 305 and EDUC 310 are required courses for the Middle School pedagogical endorsement. Student Learning Outcomes
The undergraduate program in Business Education will enable students to: - Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Business Education subject areas and economic systems, including legal, ethical, global, and technological aspects, to create effective instructional programs for secondary schools. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, VII, and X.)
- Apply knowledge of learning theories to plan, teach, and interact with Business Education students, while accommodating their diverse backgrounds, interests, experiences, and abilities. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes V, VI, VII, and X.)
- Enhance the Business Education learning environment through the effective incorporation of technological equipment and resources, while developing various evaluative strategies and instruments for determining student achievement and instructional efficacy. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, VI, VII, and VIII.)
- Communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, colleagues, parents and community members, while demonstrating professional attitudes, actions, and behaviors. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VIII and X.)
- Exhibit a commitment to professional growth, reflective decision-making, and continuous improvement in the Business Education classroom. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes V and X.)
|
Return to: Bachelor Programs
|
|
