Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Minot State, Jamestown, Valley City State University, and North Dakota State University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Turtle Mountain Community College, Valley City State University, and Lake Region State College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Trinity Bible College, Jamestown, University of North Dakota, and Dickinson State.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Trinity Bible College, Jamestown, North Dakota State College of Science, and Valley City State University.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Valley City State University, Mayville State, Minot State, and Turtle Mountain Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Minot State University • Minot, ND
Studying Bachelor Of Science In Education With A Major In Business Education (completion in 2014)
• 3/13/2012
"I loved this school. It gave me so many new opportunities to broaden my perspective, and it gave me a great education that has helped with my career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | This is a great school to go to if you are going into education. The best teachers come out of this school. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | My school's placement reputation is fantastic. They have the best teachers come out of their programs. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I felt very prepared for my student teaching. I feel like I learned a lot in my classes. |
| Instruction | 10 | The professors were fantastic at teaching me the best way to be a teacher. The classes were exactly what I needed to become a teacher. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I don't believe that it was too difficult. The hardest part about my program was getting into and getting out of the Teacher Education program. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The school's program was a mix of hands-on group activities and learning out of the book. It all depended on what class it was and how it was taught. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I could take morning, evening, summer and online classes. However, there were no classes offered on the weekends. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | My school has a great tutor program called POWER. The facilities are all up to date and are getting renovated all the time. |
| Social Life | 10 | My school has a lot of school spirit. Everyone is into going to all the games and cheering on our athletic teams. |
| Placement Services | 10 | They placed me in just the right school for me. I love where they placed me. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school's alumni network is fantastic. I can keep up to date on what is happening at the school. |
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