Become a Teacher
Make a difference! Become a teacher. We prepare effective professional educators in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and online. We even have fast-track programs to allow you to serve your community while you learn. Discover opportunity + your passion = teaching!
Candidates will create a professional portfolio aligned to state and national standards using our current e-portfolio system. The ISU Educator Preparation Overview outlines the admission process, student teaching, and the e-portfolio requirements.
Undergraduate Degrees – Standard Teaching Certificates
- Bachelor of Arts in Blended Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Education
Family and Consumer Sciences
Special Education
Physical Education
Secondary Education - Bachelor of Music Education (see Department of Music in School of Performing Arts, College of Arts and Letters)
Graduate Degrees to K-12 and Secondary Certificates
- Deaf Education
- Elementary Education
- Literacy
- Music Education (K-12)
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Teacher Certification Only and Accelerated Certification
If you hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a state-approved endorsement area, gain your teaching certificate by completing a COE teacher certification program.
An Accelerated Certification program leading to a Standard Secondary Certificate starts every May and takes about one year to complete. [Contact ATLAS for either path to teaching.]
Alternative Routes to Certification
The COE allows Alternative Routes to Certification through, approved application packets and individualized Alternative Route plans. [Contact the Idaho State Department of Education website at http://www.sde.idaho.gov and the COE ATLAS for information.]
Additional Endorsements
Add subject area endorsements by completing additional coursework in a content area prior to graduation or you can add endorsements to your existing Standard Secondary Certificate after graduation and initial certification. (See the Idaho State Department of Education website at http://www.sde.idaho.gov.
