Secondary Education
The University of Idaho College of Education, Health and Human Sciences has been preparing graduates for rewarding careers teaching. The Bachelor of Science in secondary education offers graduates the training and credentials needed to teach students specific subjects in grades 6-12. The program works closely with other University of Idaho colleges to provide graduates a strong background in specific content areas, such as English, history, science or mathematics.
Secondary education majors learn how to teach specific content area subjects to students in grades 6-12. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in secondary education also complete a one-semester internship in a classroom environment, where they hone their teaching skills under the supervision of experienced teachers. Secondary education majors at the University of Idaho also receive personal mentoring from College of Education, Health and Human Science’s faculty members.
Teacher certification, a requirement for teaching in a public school, varies from state to state. Upon completion of course work, and prior to the one-semester internship, secondary education majors take certification exams required by Idaho.
Overview
All University of Idaho students who plan to enter teacher education programs as degree-seeking students must make application for admission to the program.
Then application process includes:
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An initial interview with an academic adviser
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Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
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Minimum of "C" or higher in
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English 102
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Communication 101
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University of Idaho Core Math Course
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EDCI 201 (with 20 hours of service-learning)
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Letter of application
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Written recommendations
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Evidence of successful completion of a background check
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A competitive interview (when enrollment projections exceed departmental resources)
Students who complete teacher education programs at the university are eligible to receive the Idaho Secondary School Certificate. The College of Education reserves recommendations for initial teacher certification to students who have completed the approved teacher preparation program and hold a bachelor's degree. The student initiates the certification process through the dean's office in the College of Education.
Students who are seeking certification while enrolled in an academic major or after completion of a degree normally satisfy the requirements for the Idaho Secondary School Certificate by including Psyc 101 Intro to Psychology or Psyc 305 Developmental Psychology, and the professional education core as electives in their program for the baccalaureate degree, and by completing one of the following options: (1) one 45-credit teaching major; or (2) one 30-credit teaching major and one 20-credit teaching minor, and the internship semester.