Overview

This Secondary Education program at Black Hills State University embraces the philosophy of theory into practice with active learning experiences supported through two practicums and student teaching.

Eligible students include those with a baccalaureate degree in a teachable content area with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Upon completing Project SECOND, students will be able to apply for secondary certification in their specific content field(s).

Key Features

Project SECOND is for people who:

work full time or live at a distance or in rural areas and do not have easy access to a college campus

have a high probability of obtaining teaching positions in their local areas

are able to complete a rigorous online one-year program with a cohort of their peers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practicum

Education and Learning Theory

Reading and Content Literacy

Human Relations

Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents

New & Emerging Technology for Schools

Planning, Managing & Assessing the 5-12 Diverse Classroom

South Dakota Indian Studies

Middle Level Methods

Student Teaching

7-12 Curriculum & Instruction

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Spearfish, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

U.S. Citizens must submit the following items:

A completed online application form for admission to graduate study program.

An official transcript of all college or university credit including both undergraduate and graduate credit, if applicable.

A $35 application fee. Students who enroll in a graduate program and sit out for 3 consecutive terms must reapply for Admission and pay the application fee.

Students attempting to transfer graduate credit into a BHSU degree program should send two official graduate transcripts from each institution.

International students in addition must submit the following items:

Complete & submit the online application. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

Application Fee: $35 USD.

Official Transcripts (translated to English) for secondary school (high school) and post-secondary school (if attended).

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16940 USD / year

≈ 16940 USD / year
Out-of-State

16940 USD / year

≈ 16940 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16940 USD / year

≈ 16940 USD / year

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