Certification: Requirements
South Dakota Codified Law 13-1-48, requires all certified educators new to the profession or from out-of-state shall complete a three-credit-hour course in South Dakota Indian studies.
Administrative Rules of South Dakota, further defines South Dakota Indian studies in ARSD 24:28:01:01 (35) "South Dakota Indian studies," a three-credit-hour course that:
(a) Meets the requirements of SDCL 13-1-48;
(b) Is approved by the department; and
(c) Is listed on an official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education, with a grade of C or higher.
According to ARSD 24:28:02:02.01, granting of provisional status is only applicable for a reciprocal certificate as outlined in ARSD 24:28:16 or an initial educator permit as outlined in ARSD 24:28:09. A provisional certificate will expire on the following June 30.
House Bill 1002 effective July 1, 2025, requires that all certified educators new to the profession or from out-of-state complete a South Dakota Indian studies course. The existing language of SDCL 13-1-48 was changed from "any teacher" to "all certified educators". As a result, a three-credit hour university transcripted course is required for new educators seeking certification; this does not apply to those fully SD certified prior to July 1, 2025.
| Approved South Dakota Indian Studies Courses at South Dakota Institutions | |
|---|---|
| AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY | BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY |
| NAST 320 Native American Social Systems NAST 252 History of Lakota/Dakota HIST 252 History of the Lakota/Dakota |
INED 411/511 South Dakota Indian Studies |
| DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY |
|
INED 211 South Dakota American Indian Culture & Education |
EDU 335 American Indian Education EDU 635 American Indian History and Culture |
| MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY |
| EDN 360 Indian Studies |
INED 411/511 South Dakota Indian Studies |
| OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE | SISSETON WAHPETON COLLEGE |
| ED 303E Indian Studies for Education |
DKT 279 Teaching the Native American Child |
| SINTE GLESKA UNIVERSITY | SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY |
| ED 339 Indian Education ED 633 Indigenous World Views |
AIS 211 American Indian Culture and Education CHRD 690: Counseling Indigenous People (recommended for school counselors) |
| UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA |
| EDU 231/533 Native American Studies |
INED 211 SD American Indian Culture and Education INED 411/511 South Dakota Indian Studies |
Review the university course catalogue to identify when this course is offered or contact the registrar office for more information.
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