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Academics

The College of Education at the University of Idaho prepares dedicated individuals across the state, across the country and beyond for careers in the education field. We are extremely proud of our graduates who go on to become skilled and caring teachers, counselors, administrators, trainers, as well as recreational and health professionals. Through our four distinguished departments we offer a 13 undergraduate degrees, which includes emphasis areas and options, as well as 14 graduate degrees.

Whether you are interested in teaching at the elementary school level, earning a degree in special education or you’d like to teach adults about critical business and marketing topics, we will prepare you for success with an approach grounded in the fundamentals and hands-on experiences that will make you a sought-after and valuable contributor in your chosen career.

College of Education Departments

  • Adult, Career, and Technology Education (ACTE)
  • Counseling & School Psychology, and Educational Leadership (CASPEL)
  • Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)
  • Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (HPERD)