DEGREES & PROGRAMS
Prepare for a rewarding career that allows you to make a difference in the lives of kids, from preschool to high school. Education is a field that offers a diverse range of career opportunities, particularly for those who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people. With an education degree, you can specialize in various areas of focus, such as early childhood education, special education or curriculum development.
Business Education
This program provides the first two years of study toward a bachelor’s degree. Curriculum is designed for teaching business education in high school.
CAREERS
$63.1K AVERAGE SALARY
Corporate Trainer Business Manager Business Owner Instructional Coordinator
Education - Early Childhood
This specialty offers academic preparation for teaching and administration positions in preschool settings, Head Start, after-school programs and childcare. Students concentrate on general education classes the first year and add courses in children’s literature, math for elementary teachers, and music and arts activities sophomore year.
CAREERS
$44.5K AVERAGE SALARY
Elementary Teacher Preschool Teacher
Nanny Nutritionist
Education - Elementary
Elementary and kindergarten teachers introduce children to learning in all its forms. They also observe social development and engage parents in their child’s education. You’ll concentrate on general education classes the first year and add courses in children’s literature, math, music for elementary students and art/design in your sophomore year.
CAREERS
$61.7K AVERAGE SALARY
Teacher Counselor Librarian Early Childhood Education
Education - Secondary
High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation and their entrance into college or the workforce. Teaching responsibilities may include career guidance. You’ll study secondary education that concentrates on general education classes the first year and add courses in your selected major sophomore year to meet requirements for that specialty.
CAREERS
$63.1K AVERAGE SALARY
Teacher Coach/Mentor School Admin Librarian
BSC set me up with the skills I needed to succeed in my four-year degree. I learned how to research, analyze literature and plan lessons. My classes seamlessly transferred within the North Dakota University System, and I was a step ahead of my classmates once I got to Minot State University. BSC taught me the skills necessary to be a successful educator. - Robin Jager-Hauer, Bachelor of Science in Education
Speech Communication
This curriculum includes voice and diction, and interpersonal communication. A solid foundation in speech is particularly vital in the practice of law, politics, public relations and broadcasting, as well as business and teaching professions.
CAREERS
$59.4K AVERAGE SALARY
Teacher Lawyer Manager Director
START HERE. FINISH ANYWHERE.
Although BSC does not offer a four-year degree program in education, we offer general education classes to help you meet the requirements of a four-year degree program at other North Dakota universities. It is important for prospective education students to work with their BSC advisor to understand the unique requirements of their transfer institution.
CERTIFICATE
Coaching (Athletic)
Prepare for coaching athletics within a school system. The Certificate of Completion in Athletic Coaching introduces the basic aspects of coaching and fulfills the basic requirements addressed by the North Dakota High School Activities Association and other entities as a first step in forging a career and meeting basic certification requirements.
Spanish I & II
This two-semester certificate in both beginning and intermediate Spanish will provide you with the necessary skills to use Spanish in the workforce. Learn through handson practice in real-life situations in the community. These skills can be applied to any career in fields such as business, criminal justice, healthcare, social work, psychology, economics, political science, graphic design and more.
Bismarck State College cannot guarantee the ability to earn any professional license in any field, in any state or territory. The list of states/territories where you may seek employment after completing the program is found at bismarckstate.edu/about/Student-Disclosure-Information
Early on, BSC got us into the classroom to observe awesome teachers. Since I received such a diverse clinical experience at BSC, it really helped me narrow down the age group I wanted to work with in the future. I was unsure about majoring in education heading into BSC but the faculty and the experiences encouraged my decision and helped me fall in love with the career path.
The Fast Track program at BSC encompasses the non-traditional ways students may have earned college credit, including:
DUAL CREDIT & EARLY ENTRY
Dual Credit students enroll in a college course to receive both college and high school credit. These courses are usually taken at the high school or via interactive video.
Early Entry students enroll in a college course to receive college credit. These courses are usually taken at the BSC campus or online.
MILITARY
BSC awards credit for Military Training Programs as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE).
CLEP/AP
With CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), a student can earn college credit for what they already know on any of 34 CLEP examinations. AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taken in high school. Students can receive college credit if they earn a 3 or higher on the exam.
PRIOR LEARNING
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) provides an opportunity for adults to earn college credit for knowledge and competencies they’ve gained outside the classroom.
– Sydney Andersen, Teacher at Badlands Elementary School in Watford City