College of Education
Program Completer Information
| Year | Number of Program Completers | Average GPA |
| 2008-09 | 44 | 3.49 |
| 2009-10 | 45 | 3.32 |
| 2010-11 | 63 | 3.39 |
| 2011-12 | 56 | 3.37 |
State Licensure Exam Information
| Principles of learning and Teaching k-6 | Number of Testers | Pass Rate |
| 2008-09 | 35 | 97% |
| 2009-10 | 30 | 100% |
| 2010-11 | 34 | 100% |
| 2011-12 | 43 | 86% |
| Principles of learning and Teaching 7-12 | Number of Testers | Pass Rate |
| 2008-09 | 9 | 100% |
| 2009-10 | 11 | 100% |
| 2010-11 | 17 | 100% |
| 2011-12 | 12 | 92% |
Graduation Placement Rates
| Year | All DSU Programs | Placed in SD | Education Programs | Placed in SD |
| 2008 | 95% | 80% | 95% | 76% |
| 2009-10 | 93% | 88% | 93% | 89% |
| 2010-11 | 93% | 84% | 95% | 88% |
| 2011-12 | 94% | 86% | 100% | 90% |
Graduation Rates for First-Time, Full-Time, Baccalaureate Degre-seeking Freshmen by Program (Fall 2005 COHORT)
| 5-year Graduation | 6-year Graduation | |||||||
| Did not graduate witing 5 years | Graduate within 5 years | Did not graduate within 6 years | Graduate within 6 years | |||||
| n | % | n | % | n | % | n | % | |
| Biology Education | 4 | 80.00 | 1 | 20.00 | 4 | 80.00 | 1 | 20.00 |
| Business Education | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Elementary Educ/Special Education | 8 | 57.14 | 6 | 42.86 | 6 | 42.86 | 8 | 57.14 |
| Elementary Education | 35 | 83.33 | 7 | 16.67 | 29 | 69.05 | 13 | 30.95 |
| English Education | 1 | 50.00 | 1 | 50.00 | 1 | 50.00 | 1 | 50.00 |
| Mathematics Education | 1 | 50.00 | 1 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100.00 |
| Physical Education | 3 | 75.00 | 1 | 25.00 | 3 | 75.00 | 1 | 25.00 |
Graduate Survey Results
| Graduation Year | ||
| 2011 | ||
| N | Mean | |
| 1-Use of computer applications effectively | 24 | 3.88 |
| 2-Ability to adapt to changes in computing environ | 24 | 3.71 |
| 3-Use of computers for research | 24 | 3.79 |
| 4-Ability to select and apply appropriate technology | 24 | 3.71 |
| 5-Written communication skills | 24 | 3.46 |
| 6-Oral communication skills | 24 | 3.59 |
| 7-Appreciate cultural/ethnic differences | 24 | 3.47 |
| 8-Interpersonal skills | 24 | 3.56 |
| 9-Develop/ exercise a lifelong commitment to learning | 24 | 3.09 |
| 10-Understanding and appreciating the arts | 24 | 3.46 |
| 11-Achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle | 24 | 3.52 |
| 12-Ability to solve work-related problems | 24 | 3.55 |
| 13-Ability to find, evaluate, apply information | 24 | 3.63 |
| 14-Ability to use information ethically in your position | 24 | 3.71 |
| 15-Knowledge of academic area as it relates to position | 24 | 3.53 |
| 16-Ability to learn on the job | 24 | 3.23 |
| 17-Seek out opportunities for professional growth | 24 | 3.86 |
| 18-Overall professional capabilities | 24 | 3.61 |
| DSU Specific Questions | ||
| DSU1-DSU contributed to computer applications effectively | 24 | 3.78 |
| DSU2-DSU contributed to ability to adapt to changes in computing environ. | 24 | 3.62 |
| DSU3-DSU contributed to the use of computers for research | 24 | 3.64 |
| DSU4-DSU contributed to ability to select and apply appropriate technology | 24 | 3.63 |
| DSU5-DSU contributed to using written comm. Skills | 24 | 3.29 |
| DSU6-DSU contributed to using oral comm. Skills | 24 | 3.52 |
| DSU7-DSU contributed to appreciating cultural differences | 24 | 2.47 |
| DSU8-DSU contributed to interpersonal skills | 24 | 3.28 |
| DSU9-DSU contributed to develop/exercise commitment to learning | 24 | 3.27 |
| DSU10-DSU contributed to appreciating arts | 24 | 3.14 |
| DSU11-DSU contributed to achieve /maintain lifestyle | 24 | 3.35 |
| DSU12-DSU contributed to solving work-related problems | 24 | 3.57 |
| DSU13-DSU contributed to research skills | 24 | 3.55 |
| DSU14-DSU contributed to use info ethically | 24 | 3.56 |
| DSU15-DSU contributed to knowledge of academic area | 24 | 3.22 |
| DSU16-DSU contributed to ability to learn on the job | 24 | 3.61 |
| DSU17-DSU contributed to the ability to seek out opportunities for professional growth | 24 | 3.76 |
| DSU18-DSU contributed to overall prof. capabilities | 24 | 3.59 |
| Questions from Content Standards: | ||
| EDQ1-Demonstrate an understanding of the central concepts | 24 | 4.22 |
| EDQ2-Create learning experiences that make the content meaningful for learners. | 24 | 4.26 |
| EDQ3-Demonstrate an understanding of how students learn, construct knowledge. | 24 | 4.56 |
| EDQ4-Demonstrate an understanding of how learners differ in their approaches | 24 | 4.31 |
| EDQ5-Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social etc. | 24 | 4.39 |
| EDQ6-Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners development | 24 | 4.53 |
| EDQ7-Plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, learners, the community | 24 | 4.38 |
| EDQ8-Use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques | 24 | 4.43 |
| EDQ9-Understand and use formal/informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure. | 24 | 4.49 |
| EDQ10-Use an understanding of individual and group motivation to create learning environment. | 24 | 4.11 |
| EDQ11-Demonstrate an understanding of the capabilities of technology and its impact | 24 | 4.73 |
| EDQ12-Integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. | 24 | 4.77 |
| EDQ13-Demonstrate appropriate moral, legal, ethical, and political judgments in professional decisions. | 24 | 4.71 |
| EDQ14-Reflect on and evaluate the effects of their choices. | 24 | 4.59 |
| EDQ15-Seek opportunities for professional growth and responsibility. | 24 | 4.48 |
| EDQ16-Collaborate with school colleagues, parents, and agencies. | 24 | 4.61 |
2012 Employer Survey Results
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Percentages | |||||||||
| Needs Improvement | 2 | Meets Expectations | 4 | Exceeds Expectations | ||||||
| N | % | N | RowPctN | N | % | N | RowRctN | N | RowPctN | |
| Question | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% | 4 | 17% | 8 | 35% | 9 | 39% |
| 1-Demonstrate an understanding of the central concepts | ||||||||||
| 2-Create learning experiences that make the content meaningful for learners. | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 6 | 26% | 7 | 30% | 9 | 39% |
| 3-Demonstrate an understanding of how students learn, construct knowledge. | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% | 6 | 26% | 8 | 35% | 7 | 30% |
| 4-Demonstrate an understanding of how learners differ in their approaches | 0 | 0% | 4 | 17% | 6 | 26% | 7 | 30% | 6 | 26% |
| 5-Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social etc. | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 26% | 6 | 26% | 11 | 48% |
| 6-Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners development | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 7 | 30% | 5 | 22% | 10 | 43% |
| 7-Plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, learners, the community | 0 | 0% | 3 | 13% | 4 | 17% | 7 | 30% | 9 | 39% |
| 8-Use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques | 0 | 0% | 3 | 13% | 6 | 26% | 7 | 30% | 7 | 30% |
| 9-Understand and use formal/informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure. | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% | 7 | 30% | 8 | 35% | 6 | 26% |
| Q10-Use an understanding of individual and group motivation to create learning environment. | 1 | 4% | 2 | 9% | 6 | 26% | 7 | 30% | 7 | 30% |
| Q11-Demonstrate an understanding of the capabilities of technology and its impact | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 26% | 5 | 22% | 12 | 52% |
| Q12-Integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% | 5 | 22% | 4 | 17% | 12 | 52% |
| Q13-Demonstrate appropriate moral, legal, ethical, and political judgments in professional decisions. | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 26% | 3 | 13% | 14 | 61% |
| Q14-Reflect on and evaluate the effects of their choices. | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% | 4 | 17% | 6 | 26% | 11 | 48% |
| Q15-Seek opportunities for professional growth and responsibility. | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% | 6 | 26% | 4 | 17% | 11 | 48% |
| Q16-Collaborate with school colleagues, parents, and agencies. | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 6 | 26% | 5 | 22% | 11 | 48% |
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