The College of Education and Human Development
Mary Harris, Dean
ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE
The College of Education and Human Development was formed in 1996 through a merger of the
Center for Teaching and Learning with three of the departments from the College for Human
Resources Development. The College includes six academic departments: Counseling;
Educational Foundations and Research; Educational Leadership; Health, Physical Education, and
Recreation; Social Work; and Teaching and Learning. Also affiliated with the College are the
Bureau for Educational Services and Applied Research, the University Children's Center, and
three bureaus of the Department of Social Work: Child Welfare Research Bureau; Resource
Center on Gerontology; and the Children and Family Services Training Center.
MISSION
The College of Education and Human Development strives to fulfill, and is the organizing unit
for, the University of North Dakota's mission in the areas of education and human services. Our
mission is to advance the quality of education for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as
practicing professionals concerned with the promotion of healthy lifestyles and lifelong learning
and development. We strive to provide creative, dynamic programs that exemplify effective
practice and scholarly inquiry, recognizing the interactions of theory, practice, and reflective
practice.
The College engages in the development of theory, practice, and scholarship essential to the
advancement of our disciplines. We are committed to the encouragement of interdisciplinary
efforts and to increased understanding of our multicultural society.
The work of the College includes service to the university and community at large through
collaborations with schools, families, social services, businesses, policy makers, government,
and other constituencies.
As the organizing college for UND programs leading to teacher certification, the College
coordinates policies which pertain to all teacher education students, including students
completing degrees in other colleges.
HISTORY
Although the College of Education and Human Development is new, its disciplines have a long
history at the University of North Dakota.
The University of North Dakota has offered teacher education programs since its
founding in 1883. The preparation of teachers at UND was coordinated by the Normal
Department from 1883 to 1900; by the Normal College from 1900 to 1905; by Teachers College
from 1905 to 1911; by the School of Education from 1911 to 1953; and by the College of
Education until 1972, when programs of that college merged with the New School for Behavioral
Studies to form the Center for Teaching and Learning. The present education faculty continue the
UND traditions of leadership to the schools, colleges, and communities of North Dakota and the
Upper Midwest; of promoting a broader view of education; and of providing teachers,
administrators, and other educational personnel with intensive, intellectually challenging,
integrated programs of study.
Physical activity has been important to students since the early days of UND, whose history
shows interesting differences in the development of programs for men and women. The
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation was formed in 1963 from a merger of
the women's department of physical education, founded in 1893, and the men's department,
established by 1906. In addition to developing the physical potential of all participating UND
students, programs of the department prepare professional leaders for health, physical education,
and recreation in many settings.
Although courses in Counseling were offered by UND faculty as early as 1924, development of a
formal program was spurred in the 1950's by the National Defense Education Act, which
sponsored preparation of school guidance counselors. With leadership from the Department of
Psychology and the College of Education, the Department of Counseling was established in
1963. As part of the College for Human Resources Development, the Department broadened and
deepened its programs, which focus on counseling in a wide variety of settings.
The first social work courses were offered at UND by Dr. John Gillette, a member of the
Department of Sociology. A social work program was started in 1911. By 1967, when the
Department of Social Work was founded, UND students and faculty had invested much effort
and creativity in the promotion of social welfare. In 1972, the department moved from the
College of Arts and Sciences to the College for Human Resources Development, where it has
developed programs to prepare and support professinals, with focus on practice in rural
communities.
ACCREDITATION
UND's basic (undergraduate) and advanced (graduate) programs for the preparation and
continuing education of teachers and other school professionals are accredited by the National
Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the state of North Dakota
through 2002. Programs in social work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Programs in counseling are accredited by the American Psychological Association.
DEGREE PROGRAMS, MAJORS, AND MINORS
Bachelor's degrees are conferred on students in the College of Education and Human
Development who satisfactorily complete the prescribed programs of study in their majors and
who satisfy the degree requirements of the University and the College. The following
undergraduate degrees are offered by departments of the College.
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
B.S. in Physical Education
B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Services
Social Work
B.S. in Social Work
Teaching and Learning
B.S.Ed. with major in Early Childhood Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Elementary Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Elementary/Mathematics Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Elementary/Music Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Elementary/Physical Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Elementary/Visual Arts Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Middle/Junior High Education
B.S.Ed. with major in Science Education(secondary)
B.S.Ed. with major in Social Science Education (secondary)
Students preparing to teach in the secondary schools may fulfill teacher education
requirements by completing the following degree programs and the professional education
program in the Department of Teaching and Learning.
B.S.Ed. in Business and Vocational Education
B.S.Ed. in Marketing Education
B.S.Ed.or B.S. in Industrial Technology
B.A. in Communication
B.A. in English
B.A. in French
B.A. in German
B.A. in Spanish
B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics
B.S. in Biology
B.S. in Chemistry
B.S. in Geology
B.S. in Geography
B.S. in Physics
B.F.A. in Visual Arts
Students preparing to teach music or physical education in the schools may fulfill requirements
to teach grades 1 through 12 by completing the following degree programs and the professional
education program in the Department of Teaching and Learning.
B.S. in Physical Education
B.Mus. in Music
Minors may be taken in a wide variety of fields including athletic coaching, chemical use/abuse
awareness, gerontology, health education, recreation and leisure services, rehabilitation services,
special education, and early childhood education.
The appropriate sequences and experiences for these degree programs and minors are
described in the department sections of this catalog appropriate to them.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the College of Education and Human Development may occur at the time a student
is admitted to the University and has declared a major or pre-major in the college. Students
considering a major in one of the departments of the college are encouraged to seek information
from the College Office of Advising and Admissions located in room 105 of the Education
Building.
All students must satisfy any special program admission requirements established by the
department in which the student plans to major or for admission to Teacher Education. Students
should contact the chairperson of the department or the College Office of Advising and
Admissions for details about policies, procedures, and timelines.
Admission to Teacher Education
Regardless of the college in which their degree is being earned or their degree status, students
interested in teacher certification must make formal application to Teacher Education. Students
apply for admission after completion of 45 semester hours, normally while enrolled in an entry
level course of one of the teacher education programs: T&L 330 Introduction to Teaching and
Learning; T&L 350 Development and Education of Adolescents; or T&L 200 Exploring
Teaching. Students transferring an entry level course from another institution apply in the first
semester of enrollment at the University of North Dakota. Application materials are available in
the office of the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
Admission to Teacher Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.50; completion of a written
statement which conveys commitment, experience, and interests appropriate to becoming a
teacher; and ability to express oneself clearly and effectively. A personal interview may be
required as part of the application process.
Applications are screened by committees after the first Fridays in October and February.
Notification of admission status is normally made within 20 working days.
GRADUATION AND TEACHER
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
All students graduating from the College of Education and Human Development will complete
all requirements of the department of the student's major and all graduation requirements of the
University. In addition, the College requires that students earn a minimum GPA of 2.20 in all
work taken and, in the case of transfer students, a minimum of 2.20 in all UND work. This
minimum GPA requirement is superseded, however, by the higher GPA requirements of some
programs.
Students who are formally admitted to and complete a teacher education program approved by
the state of North Dakota, receive a bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.50, and
meet the legal requirements, are eligible for certification to teach in North Dakota. Students
apply to the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board for certification using forms
that are available in the Office of the Dean of Education and Human Development. Application
should be initiated prior to graduation. Students interested in teacher certification in states other
than North Dakota should seek information in the College Office of Advising and Admissions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF
TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
Continuous assessment. Student progress in teacher education programs is evaluated
through regular review of portfolios assembled by students. Students are asked to save and file
all work completed in courses of their teacher education programs. At several points in each
program, students review their work with faculty and other students. Portfolio assessment offers
opportunities to discuss individual growth as a teacher and learner and to assess progress in
addressing program themes. Effective use of writing in many situations is essential for
completion of teacher education programs and is considered in the portfolio assessment process.
Admission to student teaching. Student teaching is required in all teacher education programs.
Each student teaching placement requires work and planning on the part of the student, the
Director of Student Teaching and Field Experiences, the cooperating faculty in the schools, and
the faculty from the department of the student's major. Application for student teaching is made
for the spring semester by October 1 and for the fall semester by February 15. Late applicants
cannot be guaranteed placement in the preferred semester.
Acceptance for student teaching requires that students in all majors which include
Elementary Education and in Middle/Junior High Education complete each course in Teacher
Education through Applied Methods (TEAM) with a minimum grade of C, satisfactorily
complete a field experience, present a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 based on at least 76 hours
of work, and are recommended by the faculty in their area(s) of student teaching. Admission to
student teaching in a secondary education program requires that the student has completed or is
enrolled in all courses of the major and the professional education programs, has an overall GPA
of at least 2.50, has a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major coursework completed at the time of
application, and is recommended by the Teaching and Learning faculty and the student's
adviser(s).
Although student teacher placement is usually made in greater Grand Forks and the surrounding
area, more distant placements can often be arranged for students whose performance in the
program is strong and who are recommended by the faculty. Student teaching placement in the
area of social science may be limited by the availability of cooperating teachers.
OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE COLLEGE
Cooperative education. The College of Education and Human Development encourages
students to gain on-the-job experiences in their chosen fields prior to graduation. Cooperative
Education experiences allow students to secure salaried, career-related work experiences under
the supervision of both a supervising employer and the appropriate academic department while
receiving academic credit. Please note, however, that student teaching, required in all teacher
education programs is unpaid, as specified by North Dakota law.
Graduate studies. At the graduate level, the College offers advanced programs of
preparation for counselors, counseling psychologists, social workers, physical education
professionals, teachers, school administrators, and other educational personnel for schools and
institutions of higher education.
The Department of Social Work offers a graduate program leading to the Master of
Social Work (MSW) degree. The M.S. with major in Physical Education is offered by the faculty
in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. The Department of Counseling
offers graduate programs leading to the M.A. with major in Counseling and to the Ph.D. with
major in Counseling Psychology.
The Department of Educational Leadership offers programs leading to the M.Ed. and
M.S., the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), and the Ed.D. and Ph.D. with major in Educational
Administration. The Department of Teaching and Learning offers programs leading to the M.S.
with majors in Early Childhood Education and General Studies in Education and to the M.Ed.
and M.S. with majors in Elementary Education, Reading Education, and Special Education and,
with faculty in the Department of Educational Foundations and Research, programs leading to
the Ed.D. and Ph.D. with major in Teaching and Learning.