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Bachelor’s Degree + Teaching Certification

Whether you are entering university for the first time or are transferring credits from another institution, Boise State offers a range of undergraduate programs for many types of teaching professions.

Boise State Teacher Education offers seven programs in the College of Education, and 23 secondary education programs across the university’s other colleges. Three of the seven College of Education undergraduate programs are considered “dual certification” which means a graduate earns recommendation for certification for two separate Idaho endorsements.

Review the following “Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs” table.

Type of TeacherWhat Type of Classroom Would I Teach? Undergraduate Program NameIdaho Endorsement
Early Childhood The “Early Childhood” teacher typically works with students in early childhood programs. They are also able to teach up to grade 3, so they sometimes teach in elementary classrooms between kindergarten to grade 3. Blended Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special EducationBlended Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special (birth to grade 3)
ElementaryThe “Elementary” teacher is certified to teach from kindergarten to grade 8.

Because elementary teachers are eligible to teach up to grade 8 they can teach in middle schools as long as they also have the content area endorsement. 		Elementary EducationAll Subjects (K-8)
Elementary and English as a Second LanguageThe “Elementary” teacher is certified to teach from kindergarten to grade 8.

The “English as a Second Language” teacher can teach English as a Second Language from kindergarten to grade 12 students.		Elementary Education and TESOLAll Subjects (K-8), and

English as a Second Language Endorsement (K-12)

or

Bilingual Education Endorsement (K-12)
Elementary and Special Education
The “Elementary” teacher is certified to teach from kindergarten to grade 8.

The “Special Education” teacher can teach students eligible for special education services from kindergarten to grade 12. In Idaho, special education teaching certification includes all types of exceptionalities. 		Special Education and Elementary EducationAll Subjects (K-8), and

Exceptional Child Generalist (K-12)
Secondary (Middle or Junior High, or High School)Secondary education content areas determine what subjects graduates will be eligible to teach. For example, a Mathematics, Secondary Education graduate will be eligible to teach math classes at middle and high school grade levels.Secondary Education
Students may certify in one area (45 credits) or a combination of two areas (30 credits + 20 credits)		Standard Instructional Certificate with endorsements in: English, World Languages (Spanish, French, German), History, American Government, Social Studies, Art (6-12 OR K-12), Music, Theater, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Earth Science, Natural Science, or Computer Science
*Economics and Sociology only available in combination with a 30 credit area
Special Education The “Special Education” teacher can teach students eligible for special education services from kindergarten to grade 12. In Idaho, special education teaching certification includes all types of exceptionalities. Special EducationExceptional Child Generalist (K-12)