BS Secondary Education at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Great teachers help students discover new ideas, develop confidence and prepare for the future. University of Idaho's Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in secondary education prepares future educators to teach middle and high school students while developing the knowledge, instructional skills and classroom experience needed for a successful teaching career.

Faculty: College of Education, Health and Human Sciences | Department: Curriculum and Instruction | Duration: 4 years, 128 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 128 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication; EDCI 2010 Contexts of Education; EDCI 3010 Learning, Development, and Assessment; EDCI 3020 Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners; EDCI 3750 Secondary Classroom Management; EDCI 4010 Internship Seminar.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Middle School Teachers; Secondary School Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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