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How to become a teacher in North Dakota
Prep providers
14
Completers
629
Newly licensed
704
Colleges (IPEDS)
25
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Education Standards and Practices Board.
Steps drawn from the state's data
- Earn a bachelor's degree. At least one initial credential requires one.
- Complete a teacher preparation program. North Dakota has 14 Title II providers.
- Complete clinical experience such as student teaching.
- Complete a background check or fingerprinting.
- Apply to Education Standards and Practices Board for an initial credential, such as Other State Educator License (OSEL).
Teacher preparation providers in North Dakota
| Provider | Program types | Enrollment | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certification Central LLP | Alternative, not IHE-based | 25 | 1 |
| Dickinson State University | Traditional | 146 | 45 |
| Jamestown College | Traditional | 64 | 17 |
| Mayville State University | Traditional | 182 | 73 |
| Minot State University | Traditional | 201 | 73 |
| North Dakota State University | Traditional | 230 | 75 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | Traditional | 1 | 1 |
| Sitting Bull College | Traditional | 7 | 5 |
| Trinity Bible College | Traditional | 31 | 4 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College | Traditional | 20 | 8 |
| United Tribes Technical College | Traditional | 13 | 3 |
| University of Mary | Traditional | 295 | 54 |
| University of North Dakota | Traditional | 269 | 141 |
| Valley City State University | Traditional | 477 | 129 |
About teacher preparation in North Dakota
The Education Standards and Practices Board is the professional licensing agency responsible for educator program approval, licensure, professional development and professional practices. ESPB is also responsible for the first year teacher mentoring, directed by the Teacher Support System (TSS).