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Department of Education

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

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Interdisciplinary
Studies for Elementary
Precertification
Major

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Education
Minor

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American Government
as a Second
Teaching Field
Minor

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Biology
as a Second
Teaching Field
Minor

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Chemistry
as a Second
Teaching Field
Minor

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English
as a Second
Teaching Field
Minor

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History
as a Second
Teaching Field
Minor

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Middle Grades Science
as a Second
Teaching Field
Minor

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Physics
as a Second
Teaching Field
Minor

Specializations

Math for Secondary Educators

Music Education Pre-certification

 

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.

Education Department - Patti Free

"When they come out of the program, they are ready to teach." Patti Free is a first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary in Caldwell. She has mentored many College of Idaho student-teachers. Free praises the education department for preparing students. "It is a lot of work and I think that's one of the reasons they're very sought after for jobs is because they are very prepared."