Secondary Education

Secondary teacher program candidates who are earning their bachelor’s degrees pursue two goals at the same time: (1) A bachelor’s degree in a discipline, and (2) a teaching license in a subject that includes that discipline.

The links to the majors listed below provide required courses for the bachelor’s degree and the Secondary Teacher Education Program courses leading to licensure.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication Arts
• Earth Science
• English
• Kinesiology (PE/Health)
• Mathematics
• Natural Science
• Psychology
• Social Sciences (w/History)

Admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program requires:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• GPA of 3.0 or better in academic major coursework
• Grade of "C-" or better in ED 214 & ED 224
• Grade of "B-" or better in the other program coursework taken by the time of application

Completion of the Secondary Teacher Education Program and qualification for teaching licensure requires:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• GPA of 3.0 or better in academic major coursework
• Grade of "B-" or better in all major and program coursework
• Proficient professional performances in authentic settings
• Evidence of appropriate dispositions of a teacher
• Completion of Professional Portfolio and Performance-Based Assessment
• Passage of Exit Interview
• Completion and Review of all LCSC requirements for graduation
• Completion and Review of all Idaho requirements for certification