Mar 23, 2026  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Business Education, B.S.E.D.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive, Bismarck Campus, Williston Campus


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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

Requirements


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.

Subtotal: 36


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 *

Subtotal: 6


Subtotal: 45


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 Disciplinary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):


Subtotal: 10


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):

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.

Subtotal: 12


All professional courses have a prerequisite of admission to Teacher Education.

Subtotal: 34


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.

Subtotal: 79-84


Semester Sequence


Subtotal: 17


Subtotal: 17


Third Semester


Subtotal: 16


Subtotal: 16


Fifth Semester


Subtotal: 15


Subtotal: 15


Subtotal: 12


Subtotal: 12


Student Learning Outcomes


The undergraduate program in Business Education will enable students to:

  1. 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.)
  2. 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.)
  3. 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.)
  4. 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.)
  5. 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.)

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