Become a teacher in Idaho through Boise State Teacher Education! We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs that lead to teacher certification in Idaho, as well as fully online options. Teacher education programs at Boise State offer high-quality clinical practice opportunities led by faculty and mentor teachers who provide feedback, support and guidance though the teacher preparation process.
- Undergraduate programs to become a teacher
- Graduate programs to become a teacher for those who already have an undergraduate degree – no previous teaching experience or teacher education required
- Add-on endorsement options for teachers who have already earned certification
We offer a variety of programs to help you attain your professional goals from earning a teaching certificate to adding an endorsement.
Use the guide below to select the program that best fits your current career path.
How do I become a teacher?
You can earn your teaching certification through our undergraduate programs, online and one-year graduate programs, or add an endorsement if you’re already a teacher. Select from the choices below based on your individual path.
Bachelor’s Degrees
I don’t have an undergraduate degree and would like to become a teacher
Certifications
I have an undergraduate degree and would like to become a teacher
All College of Education Programs
The College of Education offers programs from undergraduate to doctoral, providing a lifetime of professional growth and opportunities. Our programs include a variety of enrollment options from traditional classrooms to fully online. Our fully online programs allow students to take classes from the Treasure Valley, across rural Idaho, nationally and internationally.