Elementary Education

The Elementary Education Associates of Science (AS) program curriculum prepares students to enter a highly demanded profession. Upon completion, the graduate can expect employment as a paraprofessional in a tribal, public or private school setting. Most of the program courses contain a field experience component. This allows the student to gain first-hand knowledge of the best practices in education from experienced teachers. The degree is designed to transfer to a university bachelor degree program for those students who wish to continue their education. Transfer degree options include elementary education teachers, special education teachers, school counselors, physical education teachers, coaching, as well as a number of other areas.

Students considering the field of education must pass a background check that is completed upon registration for the program. Any students choosing this program must be free from certain criminal convictions in order to be eligible for employment upon graduation. In order to be admitted to the Bachelor of Science (BS) program, students must have the minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 2.75. Additionally, students must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA to continue in the program.

Teachers in the elementary education program withhold graduate degrees throughout the field of education. They have a wealth of classroom experience as well as a teacher licensure for the State of North Dakota. Teacher credentials include online teaching and learning and are certified by the state in vocational education.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the UTTC Elementary Education AS degree program will:

Identify aspects of a supportive and safe learning environment.
Recognize diversity in learning and developmental processes.
Apply central concepts to connect with and advance student learning.
Analyze instructional strategies that support learner goals.
Display dispositions necessary for being successful in for an education setting.

Graduates of the UTTC Elementary Education BS degree program will:

Implement appropriate strategies for learner development.
Recognize learning differences and diversity.
Create supportive and safe learning environments.
Demonstrate understanding of content knowledge.
Utilize differing perspectives for application of content.
Monitor learner progress by using multiple methods of assessment.
Plan for instruction that supports every learner.
Apply instructional strategies to encourage learner development.
Demonstrate ongoing professional learning and ethical practice.
Facilitate opportunities for leadership and collaboration.

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ND Education Standards & Practices Board Accreditation

The UTTC Elementary Education bachelor of science degree program participated in a site accreditation visit for continuous approval in spring 2022. As a result of this visit, the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ND ESPB) granted the program full approval for another seven years (the maximum time available), until 2029. The Elementary Education degree program has been continuously accredited since the bachelor of science degree started at UTTC, in 2012. For more information about the UTTC Teacher Education department, go to: ted.uttc.edu.

ND Education Standards & Practices Board
2718 Gateway Avenue, Suite 204
Bismarck, ND 58503-0585
Phone: (701) 328-9641

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Sandra Starr
Teacher Education Department Chair
Location: Education Building
Phone: 701.221.1403
Email: sstarr@uttc.edu

Elementary Education