Teaching, Leadership, and Professional Practice (TLPP)
Preparing and empowering future educators and researchers to shape the future of our children and communities.
Our Programs
Early Childhood Education | 100% Online
Become an observer, learner and independent decision-maker effectively teaching young children under age 8.
Elementary Education | On Campus or Online
Immerse yourself in teaching and preparing for a rewarding career effectively teaching grades 1 through 8.
Middle Level Education | On Campus
Enroll in North Dakota's only middle level education teacher education program to gain the knowledge and skills to effectively teach grades 5 through 8.
Secondary Education | On Campus
Experience the challenges and rewards of becoming an effective teacher of grades 7 through 12. This is a dual degree program; see options here.
Composite major in Science (secondary) | On Campus
Create opportunities for middle and high school students to engage with science and expand their critical reasoning skills.
Composite major in Social Studies (secondary) | On Campus
Guide middle and high school students towards becoming informed and active citizens.
Music and Physical Education Teaching Students
In addition, 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, Leadership, & Professional Practice.
KINESIOLOGY | On Campus or Online
Be part of the movement to promote health and fitness.
MUSIC EDUCATION | On Campus
Prepare to pass along musical knowledge and a love of music to a new generation of students.
Master's Programs
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (M.S.) | 100% Online
This non-licensing degree prepares students to address the educational needs of children under age eight in a variety of settings.
Elementary Education (m.ed.) | 100% Online
Gain advanced knowledge in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and working with diverse students. This licensing program is ideal for teachers and other education professionals.
Reading Education (M.S./M.ED.) | 100% Online
Develop effective practices for teaching the reading and writing skills young people need to succeed.
Special Education (M.S./M.ED.) | 100% Online
Specialize your training to support all individuals with diverse learning abilities and behavioral needs. Choose from ten specializations:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
- General Special Education
- Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
- Learning Disabilities (LD)
- Special Education Specialist (SES)
- Visual Impairment (VI)
TEACHING & LEADERSHIP (M.S.) | 100% Online
Know more, earn more, and impact more by accelerating teaching, leading, and research skills. Currently licensed education professionals can prepare for leadership roles in meeting the needs of PK-12 schools.
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.ED.) | 100% Online
Learn to teach English to diverse learners in K-12 settings, intensive English programs, community adult programs, or abroad. This licensing program is ideal for teachers and other education professionals.
Doctoral Programs
Educational Practice and Leadership (ED.D) | 100% Online
Be in demand as you strengthen your leadership skills in a range of education-related fields and open the door for teacher career advancement. Designed for working educators.
Teaching & Leadership (pH.d.) | On Campus
Work with professors and peers to conduct cutting-edge research in educational contexts and study the educational practices needed to prepare for an influential position in both teaching and leadership.
Accelerated degree programs allow students to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
Early Childhood Education (B.S. and M.S.) | 100% Online
Transform into an observer, learner and independent decision-maker with an effective teaching style for children.
Early Childhood Education (b.s.) and Special Education (M.ed.) | 100% Online
Learn to address the educational needs of young learners and learners with special needs in a variety of settings.
Elementary Education (b.s. and M.Ed.) | On Campus and Online
Be prepared and gain confidence in teaching students in diverse learning environments and implementing instructional practice and assessment.
Elementary Education (B.S.) and Reading Education (M.S.) | 100% Online
Prepare to teach students in diverse learning environments, gain expertise in literacy education and be prepared to implement instructional practice and assessment.
General Studies (b.a.) and Special Education (m.ed.) | 100% Online
Gain a broad undergraduate academic foundation in addition to graduate-level instruction in teaching learners with special needs in this accelerated BGS/MED 4+1 program.
Early Childhood Education | Online
Transform into an observer, learner, and independent decision-maker with an effective teaching style for children.
English Language Learner Education | On Campus or Online
Teach English learners or emergent bilingual students in K-12 schools in the United States.
Literacy Education | On Campus
Help equip and create successful literacy learning experiences for all as a reading specialist.
Middle Level Education | On Campus or Online
Become an effective teacher of students in the fifth through eighth grades.
Special Education | On Campus or Online
Support individuals with diverse learning abilities and behavioral challenges.
Undergraduate Certificates
Autism Spectrum Disorders | Online
Better understand individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how to support them in day-to-day activities.
Science of Reading | Online
Bridge the gap between research and instruction by studying reading science and research-based practices to be an effective reading educator.
Special Education | Online
Prepare to work in school-based settings and learn the latest methods, research and training in special education.
Graduate Certificates
Applied Behavior Analysis | Online
ABA therapy focuses on meaningful behavior changes in many areas of life including social, functional, community living, vocational and academic skills.
Autism Spectrum Disorders | Online
Prepare to serve people with ASD by learning the latest methods, research and training to support their strengths as well as address their challenges.
College Teaching | Online
Impact the next generation by learning how to be an effective faculty member.
Computer Science Education | Online
Advance your understanding of the science behind computer science and computing.
Early Childhood Education | Online
Ground your learning in vital early childhood curricular foundations.
Early Childhood Education Administration & Leadership | Online
Gain skills and insight into coaching, leadership, supervision and administration and add it to any degree.
Early Intervention Leadership | Online
Effectively intervene and advocate for infants and toddlers and their caregivers within their home and community environments.
Instructional Coaching | Online
Gain the discrete knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively coach adults in K-12 educational settings.
Mastery Learning | Online
Learn how to design and implement effective classroom assessment and grading practices that are fair, accurate, and meaningful—for students and teachers.
Reading Science | Online
Engage with relevant scientific research implications for best practice and have opportunities to design and deliver impactful instruction and interventions grounded in the Science of Reading.
Special Education | Online
Develop a deeper understanding of special education so you can support the strengths and challenges of students with disabilities.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | Online
Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective ELL, ESL or TESOL educator.
Visual Impairment | Online
Gain essential skills and practical knowledge for supporting individuals with visual impairments in educational and community settings.
Leaders in Education
The Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Professional Practice within the College of Education & Human Development is dedicated to the preparation of teachers and PK-12 school administrators.
The mission of the department articulates the vision of creating professionals who view teaching, learning and professional practice as a lifelong journey. Its programs and faculty prepare teachers and educational professionals.