Studying Physical Science at BHSU includes a balanced curriculum in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and environmental science. Knowledge is built upon a strong foundation of discovery using the scientifi c methods realized through intensive student research. This degree off ers a solid background in preparation for graduate school admission or continued professional studies.
Make a Statement Joining the PE program at BHSU makes the statement that you have a passion for human movement and want to help others appreciate and develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for an active, healthy lifestyle. We will prepare you to be a competent, confident, and caring physical educator.
Practice Real Life Teaching as a BHSU student you will actually be teaching rather than just hearing or reading about physical education. Our PE program focuses on experiencing and understanding how a human body works relative to movement. We also emphasize the development of performance and teaching skills to enable you to create, implement, and assess physical education lessons for any grade from K-12.
Do you want to be highly employable and personally satisfied with your career? The special education program at Black Hills State University is a blend of both on-campus and online courses. This program will prepare you to become a certified special education teacher in grades K-12. A degree in special education consists of special education core classes and teaching core classes. For teachers who have already completed a teaching degree and are currently teaching, BHSU also offers a special education endorsement online.
Our special education faculty members have outstanding clinical experience to share with students. Students who complete their special education program at BHSU have an opportunity to work for some of the most highly regarded clinicians in the state. You can further your education outside of the classroom through several student groups, including special education advocacy groups and honors societies.
The demand for science teachers throughout the country is growing. The Science Education major provides you with the opportunity to become deeply immersed in the content of two scientific disciplines while learning innovative strategies to help secondary students learn these subjects. While enrolled in the science program, you are required to choose two areas of study from biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics.
Joining the PE program at BHSU makes the statement that you have a passion for human movement and want to help others appreciate and develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for an active, healthy lifestyle. We will prepare you to be a competent, confident, and caring physical educator.
The Outdoor Education major combines studying natural history, education methods and outdoor adventure. This program incorporates highly qualified faculty from many disciplines including: interpretation, environmental education, experiential education, physical education, biology, botany, geology and mass communications. They will work with you to meet your goals, including national certification and placement into top graduate programs.
Do you love math and science? Become equipped to meet the tremendous demand for math and science teachers with a composite teaching major in science and mathematics education. This major is designed to efficiently immerse students in both the mathematics and scientific disciplines while teaching innovative strategies to help secondary students learn these subjects. During our program, you will study math and choose either biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics.
The composite major in mathematics and science education places students in close contact with our excellent faculty and campus resources. Small class sizes and hands-on instruction provided by knowledgeable, caring faculty help students efficiently prepare for teaching multiple disciplines.
BHSU early childhood education faculty members are strong advocates for children of typical and atypical educational needs. They are also approachable, knowledgeable, and most importantly, have extensive experience in a variety of backgrounds working with children younger than eight. Several student organizations support the learning goals of this program, including honor societies and special education advocates.
Through the combination of the early childhood and special education courses, the College of Education at BHSU provides you the options that will turn your degree into a career – without additional time. The program is designed for early childhood special education majors to graduate in the traditional four years.
After completing your elementary education degree at Black Hills State University, you can begin a successful teaching career, go on to graduate school, or continue your education to work in administration. At BHSU, you will have studied learning theories, practiced teaching, developed your teaching abilities and style, and designed classroom instruction using the most innovative methods. Our graduates are truly ready for either the challenge of today’s classroom or continuing their degree at the graduate level.
Do you want a teaching degree that integrates a hands-on approach to learning? With over one hundred years of professional experience, the College of Education at Black Hills State University will give you the best preparation and training for a career in elementary education. As the largest education program in the state, you will have access to cutting-edge practices as an elementary education major.
BHSU offers you a program that combines innovative ideas, best practices, and applied learning. Our Professional Development School (PDS) model integrates year-long classroom internships with college classes. You will be simultaneously studying educational theories and methods while gaining practical knowledge based on real-world learning in the elementary classroom. As you complete your elementary education degree, you will be taking coursework to develop your teaching style and skills in preparation for your future classroom.