Secondary Education

Program Overview & Requirements

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.

Other Key Assessments & Qualifications:

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