Requirements for Admission to the Fifth-Year Internship Teacher Certification Program
Candidates Seeking Elementary Certification
- A bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Precertification or the equivalent coursework.
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher (3.0 or higher if pursuing the MAT degree).
- Completion of checkpoint requirements as outlined in the Education Department Handbook.
- Fingerprinting and acceptable background check on file with the Idaho State Department of Education.
- Recommendation of the Education Department faculty.
Candidates Seeking Secondary Certification
- A bachelor’s degree and the education minor with additional requirements for secondary certification.
- Required coursework completed for second teaching field (recommended).
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher (3.0 or higher if pursuing the MAT degree).
- Completion of checkpoint requirements as outlined in the Education Department Handbook.
- Fingerprinting and acceptable background check on file with the Idaho State Department of Education.
- Recommendation of the Education Department faculty.
Requirements for the Precertification Fast Track Program
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, with a major/minor that meets most of the content requirements for teaching.