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The 2025 North Dakota Legislative Session allocated $3 million in funding for the Para-to-Teacher Program (PTP). This program supports paraprofessionals working in North Dakota schools by providing scholarships for their tuition.
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Information for Paraprofessionals
- PTP Application (coming soon)
- Guidance
- FAQ (coming soon)
- PTP Summary Chart
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Per-CreditTuition Fees
Approved EPPs for the Para-to-Teacher Program
* The maximum per-credit rate is $370 for the 2025-26 school year and $380 for the 2026-27 school year.
| EPP | Per-credit Tuition Fee *Updated rates pending |
|---|---|
| Certification Central | |
| Dickinson State University | |
| Mayville State University | |
| Minot State University, Dept. of Special Education | |
| North Dakota State University, School of Education | |
| Sitting Bull College | |
| University of Mary | |
| University of North Dakota | |
| Valley City State University | |
| Western Governors University |
List of Approved Education Preparation Providers (EPPs). Click to see approved pathways below.
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List of Approved Education Preparation Providers (EPPs). Click to see approved pathways below.
Certification Central
Contact: Katherine Terras, CEO/Co-Founder, (701) 322-4429
| North Dakota License |
|---|
Special Education K-12
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| Special Education Technician Certificate |
Dickinson State University
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 |
Mayville State University
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 |
Minot State University
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 |
North Dakota State University
Contact: Teresa Shume - Director of K-12 Teacher Education, School of Education, (701) 231-8748
| 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 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 |
Sitting Bull College
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 |
University of Mary
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 |
University of North Dakota
Contact: Jennifer Bladow, Director of Teacher Education - College of Education and Human Development, (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 |
Valley City State University
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 |
Western Governors University
Contact: Ally Mayou - Senior Manager - Enrollment, (385) 428-2343
| 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 |