The Dakota Wesleyan University Education Department operates under the Administrative Rules of South Dakota, Article 24:16 Teacher Preparation Program Approval effective September 1, 2000. Students completing degree work with education programs and endorsements are recommended for teacher certification by the DWU Certification Officer. Those individuals seeking alternative certification may contact the Chair of the Education Department for specific requirements.

Applications for South Dakota Teacher Certification are found on the South Dakota Department of Education web site.

http://doe.sd.gov/oatq/teachercert/