Composite in Science Education B.S.ED.
Pursue your passion for science by becoming a middle school or high school science teacher! You can complete this degree through online, asynchronous classes, including all the required lab science classes. This degree is fully online, with some required field experiences in school settings in a school district local to you.听听
This program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in biological sciences tailored to their career goals. Students will gain strong content knowledge (SLO 1), develop the ability to communicate scientific information effectively (SLO 2), and apply scientific theories to diverse biological problems, including experimental work (SLO 3). They will also learn to construct and critically evaluate scientific arguments (SLO 4), preparing them for success in scientific and professional settings.
Completion of this program qualifies graduates for certification to teach all sciences, grades 7-12, in North Dakota and for biology or life science licensure, grades 5-12, in Minnesota.
Degree Requirements
For this degree, students must complete a minimum of 137 credit hours. A minor is not required with this major program. 听Teacher certification also requires completion of听听补苍诲听, and the secondary education core required for teacher certification. A capstone laboratory or non-laboratory project () is required.
Composite in Science Education majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. A list of approved essential studies courses is available听.
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 must be earned in teaching major, minor, and professional education courses. A grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better is required for all professional and methods education courses, excluding听听where a 鈥淏鈥� is required.
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Transfer-Friendly
含羞草研究所 accepts transfer credit from regionally recognized accredited institutions of postsecondary education. All credit hours earned from the institutions that meet this criterion are accepted in transfer towards graduation degree credit hours.
含羞草研究所 is working with the community and technical colleges in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Arizona, and Washington.听Below you will find links to detailed transfer information from some of the institutions we have been working with. These are only sample articulations. Actual transfer credit granted will vary.
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Affordable
含羞草研究所's online tuition and fees for 2025-2026 will be $347.38 per credit, regardless of residency, with a cap at 12 credits enrolled. Books, materials, and lab kits are additional.听Please note, tuition is subject to change without notice.听 Financial aid is available in the form of grants and loans. To see if you are eligible for financial aid, you first need to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). When completing the form, list 含羞草研究所 (Title IV code 002993) on your application.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Pre-education requirements
含羞草研究所鈥檚 nationally accredited education programs have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Dakota and prepare students for licensure exams in North Dakota.
North Dakota is part of the National Association of Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate agreement.听 Although most states accept our teacher education program graduates for licensure, licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. On-campus and online/distance students living in or moving to any state other than North Dakota should be aware of the unique requirements for that state. Students seeking to establish licensure outside the state of North Dakota are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to beginning any on-campus or online/distance academic program that would lead to licensure.听All students need to understand the licensure requirements in the state they intend to seek teacher licensure.
Online/Distance Programs that may lead to licensure/certification include, but are not limited to: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Composite Science Education, and Master of Arts in Teaching.
On-Campus Programs that may lead to licensure/certification include, but are not limited to: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and all Secondary Education programs (Mathematics, English, Physical Education, Health, Composite Science, Composite Social Science).听
Teacher licensure requirements vary depending on state laws and may include several factors, such as:
- Completion of a bachelor鈥檚 degree program
- Submission of transcripts
- Completion and clearance of a background check
- Passing of required state-specific entrance exams and basic skills tests
- Application fee
- Exam fees
- Additional Coursework
- Specialized trainings and certifications
The MSU Enrollment Center with the assistance of the MSU Division of Education has听created a state list of requirements for teacher licensure in other states.听Prospective students seeking licensure outside the state of North Dakota should contact either听Misti Wuori, misti.wuori@mayvillestate.edu, or the听Division of Teacher Education听to determine state licensure requirements.
Note: Individual state licensure requirements are subject to change anytime.
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