Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching Program Certificate is a Program Certificate program offered by Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND.
Program Overview
Degrees Offered: Program Certificate Program Begins: Fall, Spring, Summer Delivery Method: Online, On Campus Phone: 701-224-5486 Email: bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu The Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching program certificate is designed for people who would like specific credit bearing training on becoming a licensed substitute teacher in North Dakota. This course sequence prepares students for being effective substitute teachers in today's P12 schools; how to get into the subbing system and make district contacts; how to implement the teacher's lesson plans and respond to diverse students' needs; and how to handle the learning environment, including behavioral challenges and organization of students. This program prepares students to be a fully licensed Substitute Teacher in North Dakota. Licensure is conferred by the state. Students interested in this program should have a desire to work with children and/or youth. Students who complete the curriculum requirements receive a Program Certificate in Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching and are eligible for the North Dakota Substitute Teaching license from the state. Credits from this program may stack into the following Program Certificates: The Program Certificates stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degree: All school districts across North Dakota (and beyond) are seeking reliable substitute teachers who are able to keep students learning while the classroom teacher cannot be there. Upon graduation, Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching students will be able to demonstrate:
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Tuition and Fees
The catalog publishes no credit total for this award.
Bismarck State charges tuition by the SUBJECT of each course rather than by program, so a single price for the award would be misleading. The college's published 2026-2027 resident rates per credit are:
- General 100/200-level subjects (ENGL, MATH, BADM, CIS and similar) — $195.09
- Technical 100/200-level subjects (WELD, AUTO, HVAC, ELEC, CARP and similar) — $239.43
- Nursing (NURS) — $279.84
- Any 300/400-level course in a Bachelor of Applied Science — $251.68
Uncapped mandatory fees add $57.12 per credit plus a $7.15 technology fee. Connect ND and NDSA fees are capped at 12 credits a term. Because most awards mix general and technical subjects, the total depends on the specific courses taken.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide

