Department of Education and Inclusive Services

Our Education, Special Education, and Human Services programs prepare you to make a meaningful impact in schools, communities, and the lives of people of all abilities. Through hands-on learning, field experiences, and a commitment to inclusion, you'll develop the teaching, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills needed to support diverse learners and strengthen communities.

You'll gain real-world experience while learning from faculty with extensive professional backgrounds. Whether pursuing a career in education, disability and human services, sign language fields, or related professions, you'll build the knowledge, confidence, and connections needed to advocate for others, promote inclusion, and launch a rewarding career helping people thrive.

Undergraduate Programs

Early Childhood Education (BSEd)

Prepare to teach and inspire young learners through developmentally appropriate instruction and hands-on classroom experiences.

Early Childhood Education (BS) Non-Teacher Licensure

Build foundational knowledge of child development and learning for careers serving young children and families.

Elementary Education (BSEd)

Gain the knowledge and classroom experience needed to educate and engage students across elementary grade levels.

Human Services: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (BS)

Develop skills to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community, educational, and service settings.

Human Services: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (AS)

Build practical helping skills for entry-level roles supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Special Education (BSEd)

Prepare to meet diverse learning needs through inclusive, evidence-based instruction and individualized student support.

American Sign Language & Sign Language Interpreting (Minors)

Develop professional interpreting and communication skills to support meaningful access and connection across diverse settings.

Apply to Minot State

Begin your path to success. Apply today and make Minot State your next home.

Paraprofessional to Teacher Pathway (PTP)

Advance your impact. Earn your special education teaching degree through Minot State’s Para-to-Teacher Pathway.

Learn More About PTP

Graduate Programs

Education (MEd)

Enhance instructional leadership and teaching effectiveness to positively impact student learning and educational outcomes.

Special Education (MAT)

Strengthen advanced special education practices to support learners with disabilities across educational settings.

Special Education (MS)

Develop leadership and instructional expertise to design effective supports for students with diverse learning needs.

Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Graduate Certificate)

Advance specialized teaching expertise to support deaf and hard of hearing learners in educational environments.

Special Education Strategist (SES)

Develop leadership and instructional expertise to design effective supports for students with diverse learning needs.

Apply to Graduate School

Learn how to apply to Minot State University Graduate School, including application steps and materials required.

Student Stories & Opportunities

Jorja Short

Meet Jorja and discover how Minot State experiences, opportunities, and connections helped shape her journey.

Ensley Anderson

Discover Ensley's journey of leadership and advocacy, turning passion into purpose through accessibility, empowerment, and personal growth.

Join Students North Dakota United (SNDU)

SNDU is a student club for MSU's education majors. It strives to provide opportunities for education majors to be involved in and lend services to the Minot education community. Each year, Minot State's SNDU collects books for their community literacy drive. The 1,000+ books are distributed to students in the local schools.

SNDU Facebook

Meet Our Team!

Learn more about the people behind our programs.

Faculty & Staff