The 2023 North Dakota Legislative Session passed SB 2032, which allocates $3 million in funding for the Para-to-Teacher Program. This program supports paraprofessionals working in North Dakota schools by providing scholarships for their student tuition.
Paraprofessional to Teacher Program Application
SB 2032 Para-to-Teacher Tuition Scholarship Q&A
Further Information
Approved EPPs for SB 2032 Para to Teacher Program
* The per-pupil rate is up to $360 per credit.
| EPP | Per Pupil Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Certification Central | $300/credit |
| Dickinson State University | $249/credit |
| Mayville State University | $271.53/credit |
| Minot State University, Dept. of Special Education | $298.65/credit |
| North Dakota State University, School of Education | $383.08/credit |
| Sitting Bull College | $125/credit |
| University of Mary | $380/credit |
| University of North Dakota | $384.88/credit |
| Valley City State University | $220.62/credit |
| Western Governors University | $4,025/per term average (*competency-based) |
List of Approved Education Preparation Providers (EPPs)
Contact: Katherine Terras, CEO/Co-Founder, (701) 322-4429
Contact: Dr. Joan Oigawa Aus - Chair, School of Education, (701) 502-4339
Contact: Dr. Holly Gruhlke - Vice President of Academic Affairs, (701) 502-2080
| Program Areas |
North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate Elementary Education | Elementary Education, 1-8 |
| Minor Special Education | Special Education K-12 |
| Kindergarten Concentration | Kindergarten Education |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary Business, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary English, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary Social Studies, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary History, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary Mathematics, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary Composite Science, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary Chemistry, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary Biology, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Physical Education, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Secondary Health, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Composite Music, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Instrumental Music, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Education - Secondary | Choral Music, K-12 |
Contact: Kelli Odden, EdD - EdD-Dean and Chair, Division of Education, (701) 788-4867
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education | Elementary Education, 1-8 |
| Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 3 |
| Bachelor of Science in Special Education | Special Education, K-12 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education (Secondary) | Mathematics, 5-12 |
| Bachelor of Science in Composite Science Education (Secondary) | Composite Science, 5-12 |
| Bachelor of Science in Composite Social Science Education (Secondary) | Social Science, 5-12 |
| Bachelor of Science in English Education (Secondary) | English, 5-12 |
| Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (Secondary) | Physical Education, K-12 |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Education (Secondary) | Health Education, 5-12 |
Contact: Dr. Holly Pedersen - Special Education Department Chair, (701) 858-3846
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Special Education (BSED) | Special Education, PK-12 |
| Teachable Minor in Special Education | Special Education, PK-12, when added to another licensure field |
Contact: Jeanette Hoffman - Associate Professor | School of Education, (701) 231-7127
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate Agricultural Education (Secondary) | Agriculture, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Art Education (K-12) | Art, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Biological Sciences Education (Secondary) | Biology, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Business Education (Secondary) | Business, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Chemistry Education (Secondary) | Chemistry, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Comprehensive Science Education (Secondary) | Gen Science, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Earth Science Education (Secondary) | Earth Science, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate English Education (Secondary) | English, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Secondary) | FACS, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Health Education (K-12) | Health, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate History Education (Secondary) | History, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Mathematics Education (Secondary) | Mathematics, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Music (instrumental and/or vocal) Education (K-12) | Instrumental Music, K-12; Vocal Music, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Physical Education (K-12) | Physical Education, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Physics Education (Secondary) | Physics, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Social Science Education (Secondary) | Social Studies, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Spanish Education (Secondary) | Spanish, 5-12 |
Contact: Chris Fried - Teacher of Education Director, (701) 854-8040
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate Elementary Education | Elementary Education, 1-8 |
| Baccalaureate Early Childhood | Birth-Grade 3 |
Contact: Dr. Kim Marman - Chair, Department of Education, (701) 355-8111
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
Baccalaureate Elementary Education, 1-8
| Elementary Education, 1-8
|
| Baccalaureate Special Education, K-12 | Special Education Strategist, K-12 |
| Post-baccalaureate Non-degree Licensure Only Program (Secondary 5-8 or K-12) | Students select one of the following licensing areas to coordinate with an undergraduate degree (e.g., B.S. in Nursing would coordinate with Biology Ed or Composite Science Ed) – with faculty approval: Secondary Education, 5-12
Music Ed, K-12 Special Education, K-12 |
Contact: Jennifer Bladow, (701) 213-2618
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | Preschool-Grade 3 |
| Elementary Education | 1-8 |
| Special Education Minor | Special Education |
| Accelerated Bachelors that leads to North Dakota Special Education Licensure | Special Education |
Contact: Amber Olson - Certification Officer and Program Specialist, (701) 845-7189
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate Art Education | Art, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Business Education | Business, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Elementary Education | Elementary Education, 1-8 |
| Baccalaureate English Education | English, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Health Education | Health, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate History Education | History, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Mathematics Education | Mathematics, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Music Education | Music, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Physical Education | Physical Education, K-12 |
| Baccalaureate Spanish Education | Spanish, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Social Science Education | Social Science, 5-12 |
| Baccalaureate Technology Education | Technology, 5-12 |
| Early Childhood Endorsement | Birth-Grade 3 |
| Kindergarten Endorsement | PK-K |
| Special Education Strategist Endorsement | K-12 |
| English Learner Endorsement | K-12 |
Contact: Reagan Deal - Enrollment Supervisor - School of Education, (866) 225-5948 ext. 7865
Contact: Kris Hansen - Enrollment Counselor, (866) 225-5948 ext. 7749
| Program Areas | North Dakota License |
|---|---|
| BS Mathematics Education (Secondary) | Secondary Mathematics, 5-12 |
| BS Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) | Biology, 5-12 |
| BS Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) | Chemistry, 5-12 |
| BS Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) | Earth Science, 5-12 |
| BS Science Education (Secondary Physics) | Physics, 5-12 |
| BA Elementary Education | Elementary Education, 1-8 |
| BA Special Education (Mild to Moderate) | Special Education, K-12 |
| BA Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure) | Elementary Education, 1-8 and Special Education, K-12 |