Lesley Degree and Certificate Programs
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Certificate Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Emergent Technologies
Internet & Society
Mathematics in Education
Online Teaching
Science in Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master Degree Programs
Effective Teaching, M.Ed.
Individually Designed Program for Educators, M.Ed.
Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
Science in Education, M.Ed.
Educational Technology, M.Ed.
LOW RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Adult Learning
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning
TEACHER CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATORS in NORTH DAKOTA
Click here for a complete listing of North Dakota license codes, endorsements, and requirements.
There are various types of teaching certificates for a North Dakota educator.
Initial License (Two-Year): Issued to first-time applicants who have met all of the ND requirements for licensure.
Two Year Renewal: Issued to applicants with less than eighteen months of successful contracted teaching in North Dakota ADD or to substitute teach. The requirements include completing the renewal of the application form parts 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Regular (Five-Year): Issued to individuals who have met all of the requirements for a ND Educator's Professional License and have successfully taught 18 months (full-time equivalent) in the state of North Dakota. Individuals must be under contract at least thirty days of the five-year period and complete four semester hours of re-education.
Alternate License (One-Year): Issued in a documented shortage area. License is initiated by a letter from the local school administrator indicating the search for a qualified applicant and the desire for this license to be issued. Requirements include the completed application as per number 2 above, a Bachelor of Arts degree in a content area, and a plan of study from the college of education where the applicant will complete eight semester hours each year toward the teaching degree.
Minor Equivalency Endorsement: ME 16 or ME 24 in content areas. Me 16 requires 16 semester hours in a specific content area. ME 16 is good for five years. Coursework to complete ME 24 must be completed within five year period. This endorsement cannot be used if someone wants to change from elementary to secondary education or vice versa. Requirements must be completed prior to entering classroom
Middle School Endorsement: Educator has two years while in classroom to complete ten semester hours in middle school philosophy, curriculum, adolescent psychology and middle school strategies and foundations. No student teaching is required.
Elementary Reeducation Endorsement: Educator has two years while in classroom to complete requirements including five areas of elementary methods. Five weeks of student teaching at the elementary level is required.
Kindergarten Endorsement: Educator has two years to complete twelve semester hours and student teaching while in the classroom. One full year of experience can be used in lieu of student teaching.
Should you have additional questions on educator certification, contact the North Dakota Education Standards & Practices Board.
Authorization and Educator Licensure in North Dakota
Authorization: Lesley University is not required to seek authorization to operate in North Dakota based on Lesley's current activity within this state, as determined by the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education.
Educator Licensure: Higher education authorization and educator licensure approval are separate entities. For more information on educator licensing, visit the
North Dakota Education Standards & Practices Board.