VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s award-winning education department recently hosted more than 80 area high school students interested in pursuing a career in education.

The VCSU School of Education had 84 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors attend a series of Tomorrow’s Teachers Visit Days held Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 campus.

High school students interested in elementary education or secondary education careers were invited to attend and learn more about VCSU’s education program and the process of becoming a teacher. They had the opportunity to attend education classes with current university students, take a campus tour, enjoy an on-campus lunch in the Student Center, and visit with faculty and students currently enrolled in VCSU’s education programs.

“This was a great opportunity for high school students to truly experience a day in the life of education majors at VCSU,” said Allen Burgad, Dean for the VCSU School of Education. “We wanted students to get a realistic experience on their visit as they decide if VCSU and teaching are in their future.”

Valley City State is a regional leader in teacher education and annually awards more bachelor’s degrees in education than any other university in the state. At latest count, there are 1,526 VCSU alumni working as teachers or administrators in 346 North Dakota schools. Education degrees at VCSU can be earned on campus or online. VCSU’s elementary education degree can also be earned in Fargo through a partnership with North Dakota State University.

VCSU’s McCarthy Hall is currently undergoing a $13.5 million renovation and when completed next fall it will be the new home for VCSU’s School of Education with modern classrooms, labs, and the latest technology needed to train future teachers.