Admission Requirements

Persons eligible to matriculate in this program must complete the Fifth-Year Licensure Application, which requires the following for candidate seeking to enroll in:

Elementary Certification

1. Evidence supporting:

   1. Completion of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Precertification or the equivalent coursework;
   2. Completion of the checkpoint requirements as outlined in the Education Department Handbook (see Advising); and
   3. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in their undergraduate program (or 3.0 or higher if the candidate desires to pursue the MAT degree).

2. Requirement to upload the following:

   1. Transcript(s) for all institutions of higher education attended;
   2. Proof of fingerprinting and acceptable background check on file with the Idaho State Department of Education; and
   3. A recommendation from the faculty of the College's Education Department.

Secondary Certification

1. Evidence supporting:
   1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree and the Education minor with additional requirements for secondary certification;
   2. Required coursework completed for second teaching field (recommended);
   3. Completion of the checkpoint requirements as outlined in the Education Department Handbook (see Advising); and
   4. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher GPA in their undergraduate program (or 3.0 or higher if the candidate desires to pursue the MAT degree).
2. Requirement to upload the following:
   1. Transcript(s) from all institutions of higher education attended;
   2. Proof of fingerprinting and acceptable background check on file with the Idaho State Department of Education; and
   3. A recommendation from the faculty of The College’s Education Department.