The Master in Teaching (MIT) in Elementary Education* is a rigorous, cohorted program leading to initial grades K-8 teaching certification from the Idaho State Department of Education. This program is hybrid, in that some courses are online, while others are face-to-face. The program begins each January and includes four semesters: Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring.
Note: This master’s program has replaced the Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Elementary Pathway.
In addition to the required core coursework, MIT in Elementary Education students must complete an approved endorsement of at least 20-semester credits hours (see Program Requirements). The endorsement is not only a state requirement, but also supports teachers in becoming an expert in a content area and may allow teachers to teach that content at the junior high/middle school level. Note that some content areas require specific courses within those totals; a degree in a subject may not necessarily include the specific content and courses required for certification. Interested students must complete a transcript audit with the Program Coordinator to determine whether or not prerequisites have been met.
*Ranked as #1 Best Online Elementary Education Master’s Degrees for 2022 by onlinemastersdegrees.org for outstanding affordability, hybrid delivery, financial aid/student support and institutional accreditation.
Official Degree Name: Master in Teaching in Elementary Education
Degree Type: Master in Teaching
Type of Idaho Teaching Certification: Standard Instructional Certificate with endorsements in All Subjects (K-8) and chosen endorsement area (see Program Requirements)
Note for Students with Out-of-State Home Addresses: If considering an academic program that leads to a professional license or certification in your state, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in your home state BEFORE beginning the academic program located outside your state, or upon changing states. Visit the Professional Licensure Disclosures website for more information.
What can I do with this degree?
Successful completion of this program enables you to earn initial certification in All Subjects (K-8) and an additional middle-level (5-9 or 6-12) endorsement area with the Idaho State Department of Education. The majority of our graduates find themselves employed in a full-time classroom position right after graduation, working at an elementary school or junior high/middle school.
Degree Requirements and Advising Resources
PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR ADMISSION:
- Request more information with the link provided on this page to request a transcript review and to discuss endorsement options.
- Note that the four-semester program assumes that your endorsement coursework is completed. You may not begin the program until your endorsement coursework is documented as complete by the program coordinator.
Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office and have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.
Admission to the program is based on passing a criminal history check, as well as an admission interview. You will be contacted for days/times.
Submitted via Graduate College Application
Official transcripts from all colleges attended, which will be analyzed for:
- 3.0 GPA in endorsement area (if completed in earlier degrees)
- Documentation of earning a B or better in at least one 100 or 200 level 3-semester credit hour course in each of the following content areas:
- English
- Science
- Mathematics
- History, geography, government/civics or economics
- The arts (dance, music, theater or visual arts)
- Physical activity or heath/well-being
- Letter of intent (1-2 pages) describing applicant’s experience and/or potential for working with children and or schools.
- Two letters of recommendation describing applicant’s experience or potential for working with children or schools.
Costs and Scholarships
Boise State provides an affordable, quality education to improve your future. Scholarship opportunities are available for residents and nonresidents, making it even more affordable to attain a quality education.
The College of Education also offers a range of scholarship opportunities.
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