Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Sitting Bull College prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other North Dakota colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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Sitting Bull College

Also known as JZ Trend Academy

1320 Tacoma Avenue, Bismarck, ND

In honor of the Dakota values, Sitting Bull College promotes economic and social development through providing academic opportunities for the people of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the southern North and northern South part of Dakota. It operates with a vision to work together and build a better future for the children.

Established in 1973, this school started as Standing Rock Community College (SRCC) and to mark its continued growth, its name was eventually changed to Standing Rock College (SRC) to its present designation, SBC. The campus in Fort Yates is located at9299 Hwy 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538.

SBC is accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools and it is also affiliated with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and the North Dakota Tribal College Association.

The different divisions of SBC are Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Construction Trades, Business, Education, Energy Technology, Engineering, Math and Science, Native American Studies, Nursing, Social and Behavioral Science.

SBC aims to cultivate the students' leadership, technical and critical thinking skills as they uphold ethical standards and value for Native American cultures. Graduates are expected to be self-sufficient and able to cooperate and work in a diverse environment.

To foster an environment for students to actively participate in different activities, this school established a Student Life Committee. It involves the whole college in student-centered initiatives to enhance students' academic experience. Students may also join different organizations such as the Student Government, American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL), Culture Club and American Indian Higher Education Consortium(AIHEC).

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JZ Trend Academy offers a bachelor's degree program in elementary education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Bismarck, ND
  • Total Employment: 850
  • Average Annual Salary: $50950

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).