Steps to Becoming a Teacher

步骤0 - Find your interests and more about our 教学学位课程与…交谈 一个顾问 to plan a path you want to take in becoming a teacher, and learn about specific opportunities like 我 that may be designed for your situation. More details can be found on our Potential Teacher Candidates page.

步骤1 - 应用 to a degree program from U of I that leads to teacher certification in Idaho. 我们提供 undergraduate and graduate level degrees, plus accelerated programs like 中学教育(M).A.T.) which allows you to use an existing degree to teach a related subject. For more details, visit our Teacher Education 项目 page.

步骤2 - 应用 to the Teacher Education Program at U of I. Prerequisites include GPA ( > 2.75), fingerprinting submitted, and advisor interview. 一旦遇见，就用我们的 online teacher education program application.
If 参加了 Secondary Education MAT program, also return to advisor the 教学专业 & Minors Concentration form.

步骤3 - Teacher candidates work with a placement coordinator and apply to receive a teaching assignment. Prerequisites include scheduled PRAXIS exam and passed background check. Details can be found on our Student Teaching Internships page. 当时间，用我们的 online Student Teaching Internship application.

步骤4 - 应用 for Degree and Program Completion. Your specific process may be different depending on your situation. Details for each can be found on the U of I Registrar's Graduation page. For teacher certification only students (not to be confused with Academic Certificates), 请联系 泰勒兰尼 for details on graduation requirements.

步骤5 -  The Certification Officer will review all needed items before submitting to the State Board of Education (SBE) for teacher certification or additional teaching endorsements. Details on that process can be found on our Educator and Athletic Training Licensure page 以及 SBE Initial Certificate for Idaho Graduates page. For further questions, contact 泰勒兰尼.

步骤6 - 职业服务 at the U of I is available for assistance in finding employment. Some of our programs will also provide additional assistance as part of its cohort benefits.