Teacher Education

Admission to Teacher Education Program

All students who plan to enter teacher education programs must make application for admission to the program. Criteria for admission to teacher education programs include: 1) 20 hours of service learning with children and/or youth; 2) cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better; 3) have completed, with a minimum of a grade of C,  the following courses: Engl 102, University of Idaho Core Mathematics Course, Comm 101, and EDCI 201 (or FCS 210 for Early Childhood Education); 4) signature of authorized advisor, and 5) completion of background check. 

Application to the Teacher Education program with no previous bachelor's degree
Application to the Teacher Education program with previous bachelor's degree

Background check- A online background check is required with your teacher education application. Our college code is nr65. http://www.certifiedbackground.com/

Continuation in Teacher Education Program

Students seeking to continue in teacher education programs shall not have received more than two negative indicators ("red flags") on all education-coursework Standards and Dispositions evaluations. They must also maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher.

Petition to the Teacher Education Program  

If you are missing one criteria for admission to the teacher education program (excluding GPA), you will be granted one semester of conditional admission. You will have one semester to meet this requirement , otherwise you will be removed from the program. You do not need to petition for conditional admission. If your cumulative GPA is lower than a 2.75 or there is another item that you would like to petition regarding the teacher education program, you may complete the petition form. The Admission, Petition and Retention committee meet the first Tuesday of each month to review petitions. Petitions should be turned in to Lauren Bowersox, Dean’s Office.