Fredrikson School of Education

The University of Sioux Falls Roger and Ruth Fredrikson School of Education equips educators with the knowledge, skills and dispositions requisite to achieve lifelong learning for all students. With an emphasis on servant-leadership and a collaborative environment, USF prepares students for initial certification, P-12 educators in advanced programs and leaders in adult and higher education. The Fredrikson School of Education’s nationally accredited educator preparation programs include the following:

• Bachelor of Arts
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary and K-12 Education
  • Special Education
• Master of Education
  • Teaching (initial certification for non-educators)
  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Administration (Adult and Higher Education)
• Education Specialist
  • Educational Administration/Principal
  • Educational Administration/Superintendent
• Alternative Certification—Special Education Endorsement

The Fredrikson School of Education is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) beginning on February 26, 2023. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team here.