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Add an Endorsement

If you already have teaching certification and would like to add an endorsement in a particular area, Boise State offers a variety of classes to help meet the content area requirements.

Review the “Programs that Lead to Endorsement” table, then visit the Adding an Endorsement in Idaho page to request a transcript review or educational plan.

Idaho EndorsementProgram and Course Requirements
All Subjects K-8 Master in Teaching, Elementary Education
American Government/Political Science (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in American Government/Political Science
Bilingual EducationTeaching Endorsement in Bilingual Spanish Education (K-12)
Biological Science (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in Biological Science Minor
Chemistry (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement Minor in Chemistry
Computer Science (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in Computer Science
Earth and Space Science (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement Minor in Earth Science
Economics (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in Economics
Engineering (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in Engineering
English (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in English
English as a Second Language (ESL) (K-12)Teaching Endorsement in English as a Second Language
Exceptional Child Generalist (K-8, 6-12, or K-12)Master in Teaching, Special Education
Geoolgy (5-9 or 6-12)Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences, Secondary Education Emphasis
Health (5-9, 6-12 or K-12)Teaching Endorsement in Health
History (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in History
Literacy (K-12)Literacy Endorsement: K-12
Mathematics (6-12)Teaching Endorsement Minor in Mathematics
Mathematics (Middle Level 5-9)Teaching Endorsement in Middle School Mathematics
Music (5-9, 6-12 or K-12)Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Natural Science (6-12)Teaching Endorsement in Natural Science
Physical Science (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement Minor in Physical Science
Physics (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement Minor in Physics
Science-Middle Level (5-9)Teaching Endorsement in Middle Level (5-9) Science
Social Studies (6-12)Bachelor of Arts in History, Social Studies, Secondary Education
Social Studies-Middle Level (5-9)Teaching Endorsement in Middle Level (5-9) Social Studies
Sociology (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in Sociology
Theater Arts (5-9 or 6-12)Teaching Endorsement in Drama
Visual Art (5-9, 6-12 or K-12)Teaching Endorsement in Art
World Language (5-9, 6-12 or K-12)Teaching Endorsement in World Language

Completion of the coursework listed in the teaching endorsement box does not meet all requirements to earn and Idaho teaching credential. Individuals seeking state certification must complete specific education coursework, instructional methods, required Praxis exams, and supervised clinical fieldwork. If you would like to add an endorsement, please complete the form using the link for a full transcript review and educational plan.

Adding an Endorsement in Idaho