Science Teacher Degree

Science teachers focus energy on understanding, processing, interpreting, and communicating science-based information. Depending on the teaching environment and school type, a science teacher may be required by the institution to perform specific types of research to help advance the field of study. Get more details below including other North Dakota colleges that offer science teacher 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).

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, biological science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.2% from 2014 to 2024

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

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