Wyoming Education Programs
Wyoming Education Program Resources
Become a VCSU Viking!
1.) Apply to VCSU online at https://www.vcsu.edu/admissions/apply/.
- Complete an Application for Admission as a transfer student.
- Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and be in good academic standing at the most recently attended institution. Applicants with fewer than 24 transferable credits must meet freshman admission guidelines as well. Visit https://www.vcsu.edu/admissions/application-process/transfer-students/ for more information.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of $35.
- Request official transcripts from each institution attended, including dual credit courses and institutions attended prior to VCSU.
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Planning to start Summer or Fall semester? Submit all materials by April 1.
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Planning to start Spring semester? Submit all materials by November 1.
- Receive a letter from Enrollment Services indicating you have been admitted to VCSU. Call 1.800.532.7101 to confirm your plans to enroll in courses.
2.) Claim your Campus Connection account online at https://ndus.rightanswers.com/portal/ss/
- Click on Claim an NDUS Account.
- Complete the short quiz, then click to Continue to Claim your Account.
- Enter your birth date and EMPLID, then click Continue.
- Answer the security questions and create a password.
- Your account has been claimed. You will use this user ID and password to register for classes.
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When can I claim my account? After you have been admitted to VCSU and called Enrollment Services, you can claim your account.
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Why do I need to claim my account? You will register for classes, pay your account online, view grades or unofficial transcripts, and more through Campus Connection.
3.) Complete the Financial Obligation Agreement online at https://studentadmin.connectnd.us/
- Sign into Campus Connection.
- Navigate to Student Center page -> Finances -> Financial Obligation Agreement.
- Select your academic institution: VCSU1.
- Select the effective term. Click Submit.
- Read through the Financial Obligation Agreement and click Accept. You can either click Back to Agreement to complete the FOA for future terms or click OK to return to your Student Center.
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When can I complete my Financial Obligation Agreement (FOA)? After you have been admitted to VCSU and called Enrollment Services, you can complete your FOA.
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Why do I need to complete this? The FOA is a commitment you are making with the University to pay all charges in full for the semester/term selected.
4.) Register for Courses online at https://studentadmin.connectnd.us/
- Sign into Campus Connection.
- Navigate to Academics -> Enroll.
- Select the appropriate term. Click continue.
- To select classes: Which courses should I register for? During the first semester at VCSU, you should enroll in EDUC 249: Introduction to VCSU Program. Please visit with your advisor to determine the best courses to take each semester.
- When can I register? Registration opens in November for spring term, March for summer term, and April for fall term. To view the specific date registration opens, visit http://catalog.vcsu.edu/academic-calendar/
Prepare for the First Semester
Access VCSU email, online at https://email.vcsu.edu
- Your VCSU email account will be available after you register in Campus Connection. Temporary credentials will be emailed to the email address on file (the one you provided on the transfer application).
- Faculty and staff will email your VCSU account, as this is the official means of campus communication.
Order textbooks, visit http://bookstore.vcsu.edu or call 1.800.532.8641 ext. 7141
Prepare for online coursework, view technical recommendations at https://www.vcsu.edu/academics/online-programs/
Which credentials will I use?
- You will use the same username and password as your VCSU email account.
Why will I use Blackboard LMS?
- Your online courses are offered through Blackboard LMS. You can communicate with your instructor, classmates, view grades, submit assignments, participate in discussion boards, and many other course activities.
Pay tuition & fees,
FAQs
Am I eligible to receive Financial Aid while enrolled in this program?
When does the semester start and end?
How can I drop, cancel or withdraw from a class or the university?
- You can drop a class in Campus Connection. See https://onestop.vcsu.edu/support/solutions/10000049759 for help document.
- If you choose to drop all courses (withdraw from VCSU), please contact the Director for Student Academic Services at 701.845.7302 or kaleen.peterson@vcsu.edu.
How can I view my grades?
- Grades can be viewed in Campus Connection.
- Sign into Campus Connection.
- Navigate to Academics -> Grades. Select Grades.
- Choose appropriate term. Click continue.
How can I order official transcripts?
How else can I use Campus Connection?
Which password do I use?
- You will have two primary usernames and passwords to access accounts as a VCSU student:
- Campus Connection
- VCSU email and Blackboard LMS
Programs Available
Art Education | Business Education | Elementary Education | English Education | Health Education | History Education | Mathematics Education | Physical Education | Social Science Education | Technology Education
Endorsements & Certifications Available
Early Childhood Endorsement | Kindergarten Endorsement | Middle Level Endorsement or Certificate of Completion | Reading Certificate of Completion | Strategist Special Education Endorsement | Teaching English Language Learners Minor or Endorsement.
Early Childhood Endorsement
The ND Early Childhood Endorsement prepares teachers to teach children ages 0-8 in accredited settings. An Elementary Education degree is required to obtain this license. VCSU encourages Elementary Education Majors to consider this option if they have a desire to work with or teach infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, kindergarten, or specialize in teaching primary grades.
All coursework leading to the ND Early Childhood Endorsement is offered online. Coursework can be completed through VCSU and Casper College. This Endorsement is accepted by the PTSB in Wyoming.
In addition to the prescribed classes, students must also complete field experiences with infants and toddlers; do an 80 hour field experience in a preschool, student teach 5 weeks in kindergarten, and 10 weeks in a first, second or third grade classroom. Exception: ND allows those individuals who have completed one year of teaching kindergarten or first grade to substitute teaching in Kindergarten.
Adding the Endorsement to a Teaching License
The courses completed within the endorsement are listed on the VCSU transcript, however the endorsement is not specifically listed like a minor or major. Rather, the endorsement is added to a teaching license that is issued by the North Dakota ESPB (Education Standards and Practice Board) and PTSB (Professional Teaching Standards Board). To obtain the actual endorsement, students send to VCSU a Wyoming Institutional Recommendation form. The VCSU curriculum is designed to meet the requirements for the North Dakota ESPB early childhood endorsement.
Valley City State University and Casper College offers all coursework necessary to meet the North Dakota early childhood endorsement criteria.
Delivery Methods
Existing Home Campus Courses: These courses are a part of your home campus curriculum and are accepted as meeting some of the major requirements for VCSU's degree program.
Online: In these courses, students complete all coursework via the Internet. This includes interacting with each other and their instructor, completing coursework, turning in assignments, and taking examinations. Coursework can generally be completed at times convenient to the student (within the timeline of the course) from whenever an Internet connection is available.
Offered by VCSU on the Campuses of:
Casper College - Casper, Wyoming
Central Wyoming College - Riverton, Wyoming
Eastern Wyoming College - Torrington, Wyoming
Gillette College - Gillette, Wyoming
Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne, Wyoming
Northwest College - Powell, Wyoming
Western Wyoming Community College - Rock Springs, Wyoming
Contact: School of Education and Graduate Studies
School of Education Assistant: Rachel Bopp
Phone: 1.800.532.8641 ext. 37196 or email Rachel Bopp.
Professor: Cindy Zahn
Phone: 1.800.532.8641 ext. 37191 or email Cindy Zahn.
Program Contacts:
Program:
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Art Education
Gratia Brown
701-845-7567
gratia.brown@vcsu.edu
Business Education
Rick Ross
701-845-7182
rick.ross@vcsu.edu
Elementary Education
Cindy Zahn
701-845-7191
cindy.zahn@vcsu.edu
English Education
Lee Kruger
701-845-7540
lee.krueger@vcsu.edu
History/Social Science Education
Steven King
701-845-7108
steven.king@vcsu.edu
Mathematics Education
Jamie Wirth
701-845-7734
jamie.wirth@vcsu.edu
Physical Education/Health Education
Amber Thompson
701-845-7582
amber.thompson.1@vcsu.edu
Technology Education
Jason Dockter
701-845-7447
jason.dockter@vcsu.edu
Valley City State University
101 College Street SW
Valley City, ND 58072
1.800.532.8641
www.vcsu.edu
Allen Memorial Library
Jennifer Jenness, Director of Library Services
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7275
library@vcsu.edu
http://library.vcsu.edu
Office Hours (Monday – Friday)
Academic year: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
Summer session: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
Business Office
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7232
business.office@vcsu.edu
https://myweb.vcsu.edu/business-and-financial-services/
Education Office
Dr. Allen Burgad,
Dean, School of Education
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7304
allen.a.burgad@vcsu.edu
Bookstore
Todd Rogelstad, Manager
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7209
todd.rogelstad@vcsu.edu
http://bookstore.vcsu.edu
Kim Knodle, Director of Student Teaching
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7186
kim.b.knodle@vscu.edu
Enrollment Services
Erin Heide, Director of Enrollment Services
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7113
enrollment.services@vcsu.edu
https://myweb.vcsu.edu/enrollment-services/
Tim Michaelson, Director of Field Experiences
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7183
timothy.michaelson@vcsu.edu
Registrar
Shannon Hone, Registrar
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7293
registrar@vcsu.edu
https://myweb.vcsu.edu/registrars/
Rachel Bopp, Administrative and Assessment Assistant
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7189
rachel.n.bopp@vcsu.edu
Student Academic Services
Kaleen Peterson, Director
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7302
academic.services@vcsu.edu
Amber Olson, Certification Officer/Program Specialist
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7197
amber1.olson@vcsu.edu
Financial Aid
Marcia Pritchert, Director
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7541
marcia.pritchert@vcsu.edu
https://myweb.vcsu.edu/financial-aid/
Technology Services
1.800.532.8641 ext. 7340
technology.services@vcsu.edu
https://myweb.vcsu.edu/technology-services/