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BSEd Elementary Education & Kindergarten Education at University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota, United States

Programme overview

The BSEd in Elementary Education prepares K-8 teachers with field experiences and curriculum in methods, integrated literacy and content areas; a technology endorsement is embedded. Early Childhood, Kindergarten and Special Education variants exist.

Faculty: School of Education  |  Department: Teacher Residency and Education  |  Duration: 4 years, ending with a full year of residency  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Vermillion, SD, United States

What you will study

Methods, integrated literacy, content areas and technology integration.

Career pathways

K-8 teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide undergraduate admission (applies to all USD undergraduate programmes): freshman applicants meet one of: high school GPA of 2.6 or higher (4.0 scale), top 50% of graduating class, ACT composite 21+ (SAT 1070), or Smarter Balanced ELA and Mathematics score of 3+; test scores are not required for review. High school coursework with a C average or better: 4 years English, 3 years advanced mathematics, 3 years laboratory science, 3 years social science, and 1 year fine arts for South Dakota graduates (ACT/AP score alternatives apply). International applicants: English proficiency of TOEFL iBT 71+, IELTS Academic 6.0+, Duolingo 105+ (or TOEFL Essentials 8+); equivalent US GPA of 2.6+ generally qualifies. International deadlines: Spring 2027 December 15; Fall 2027 August 1.

Requirements published at program group level.

Duration: 4 years, ending with a full year of residency

Apply through the official page: https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid

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