Why Study Education at The College of Idaho?
In your education major or minor coursework and the rest of your classes at The College of Idaho, you’ll experience professors who teach from the heart. Here, you’re in the perfect place to embark on a career in which you will impact countless young lives as an elementary, middle, or high school teacher.
Teaching Credential Program
The Education Department emphasizes preparing educators for Idaho schools. The Teaching Credential program at the College of Idaho is a 5-year program that encompasses four years of undergraduate study toward a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, and an additional internship year of coursework and student teaching to complete remaining licensure requirements. Additionally, many students choose to pair their 5th year internship program with coursework to earn their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Contact the Education Department for more information.
Elementary Grades (K-8)
All-subjects
Required
▸ Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education Precertification Major;
▸ Completion of 5th year internship program
▸ All other PEAK requirements
Recommended
▸ A second teaching field minor
Middle and/or High School
(Grades 6-12):
Required
▸ Major in a core subject area
▸ Education minor
▸All other PEAK requirements
▸ Completion of 5th year internship program
▸ Math Teachers: complete the Secondary Math Teaching Specialization
Optional
▸A second teaching field minor
Music
All Levels
(Grades k-12):
Required
▸ Music Major
▸ Music Education Specialization
▸ Education Minor
▸ All other PEAK requirements
▸ Completion of 5th year internship program
Major & Minors
Career Opportunities for Education Majors and Minors
The College of Idaho has a proud tradition of producing quality educators. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in teaching and school administration, earning countless awards, grants, and recognition for their outstanding work as educators in Idaho and around the world. Education majors may also go on to earn graduate and doctoral degrees and teach at the college level.
Education Graduate Programs
The College of Idaho has a state-approved program that makes it possible for students who successfully complete either the Fifth-Year Internship program or the MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) program to be eligible for initial certification in Idaho.
After completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Pre-certification (elementary) or a minor in Education (secondary), along with the additional requirements necessary for certification, candidates must complete a fifth-year internship that may or may not include completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching degree (MAT). During this time, candidates will engage in coursework in pedagogy, research, and teach at the elementary or secondary school level under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Interested students should contact the Education Department for more information.