College of Education Graduate Programs
Advance in your Career
The Idaho State University College of Education provides a diverse range of in-demand graduate programs that accommodate all types of learners, including career changers or working professionals who wish to advance in their existing careers. Our fully-online programs are flexible in their delivery and affordable (with free applications and non-resident tuition waivers available for out-of-state students).
Free Grad Applications
All graduate (degree-seeking) applications for the College of Education are FREE.*
100%
Online Programs
All graduate programs are offered fully online through distance learning and remote support.
*This offer may change in future years depending upon availability
College of Education Graduate Students
among Idaho colleges and Universities by Brookings Institution for
$75,000
Median Wage for Master’s degree in education (U.S. Bureau of Labor)
The College of Education is a Global Community with students attending from 10 + Countries
$150,000 Awarded in College of Education Student scholarships
13:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
Mick Morgan Elementary Education, M.Ed.
Graduate Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Athletic Administration
Deaf Education
Education Administration, P-12
Education Administration, P-12 with Athletic Administration
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Human Resource Development
Instructional Design and Technology
School Psychological Examiner
Secondary Education
Special Education
Teaching (Master of Arts)
Educational Specialist Degrees
Education Administration, P-12 | Ed.S.
School Psychology | Ed.S.
& Programs
Doctoral Degrees
Educational Leadership | Ed.D. (Three concentrations)
Education Administration, P-12
Higher Education Administration
Instructional Design and Technology
Instructional Design | Ph.D.
Certificates & Endorsements
Career and Technical Education Graduate Certificate
Human Resource Development Graduate Certificate
Idaho K-12 Principal Endorsement Graduate Certificate
Idaho Special Education Director Endorsement Graduate Certificate
Online Teaching Endorsement
Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate
Merilee Swain
Deaf EDUCATION, M.S.
Featured Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
Ready to become a teacher and earn an advanced degree? The fully online Master of Arts in Teaching program will allow you to earn your graduate degree and Idaho teaching certification in as little as four semesters.
School Psychology
As Idaho’s only school psychology program, our curriculum uses a combination of practical knowledge and hands-on training that will prepare you for a rewarding career helping students, teachers, and educational leaders.
“If you want to make a change in a critical time in a child’s life, then the school psychology program
is for you.”
Education Administration, P-12
Are you looking to move into an education administrator role? If so, our P-12 education administration program will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be an elementary, middle, or high school principal or school district superintendent.
Dr. Joel Bocanegra, Professor
isu.edu/Spel isu.edu/spel
$103,460 median salary!
According to the government’s Occupational Outlook Handbook
Athletic Administration
Join an exciting and growing profession developing athletic programs while preparing future athletes to lead, excel, and make a difference in their sport. The athletic administration program is designed to elevate your career in athletic leadership.
“We help students apply the skills they are learning in the classroom and put that to use in a practical setting.”
Human Resource Development
The 100% online human resource development program is designed for those interested in gaining valuable expertise in leadership-oriented careers in a wide variety of industries, including education, healthcare, government, and more.
Dr. Caroline Faure, Professor
isu.edu/hpss isu.edu/olp
Near
100% job placement upon successful program completion
Instructional Design and Technology
As an instructional designer, you will build effective educational systems that are accessible to all learners and support student achievement. Come learn from leaders in the field and get the chance to be active in international professional organizations.
“If you want to be part of a fast growing field with faculty who care about you, you should consider this program.”
Dr. John Curry, Professor
Deaf Education
Be a part of Idaho’s only Deaf education program which will provide you with practical knowledge, research-based pedagogy, and leadership skills, thus allowing you to become change agents in various school settings.
isu.edu/olp isu.edu/tes
“If you are the kind of person who is passionate, open-minded, and goal-oriented, then this is the program for you.”
Jill
Radford,
Clinical Instructor
Graduate Tuition....
BOSS
ISU scholarships are available in the Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS). In order to apply for scholarships in BOSS, you must be fully admitted to ISU and enrolled as an active, degree-seeking student.
FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out if you qualify. Your FAFSA may also help you qualify for scholarships awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
isu.edu/tuition
*All College of Education graduate programs are part of ISU’s E-ISU Online Course Listings. As part of the E-ISU initiative, admitted students from outside of Idaho are eligible for a special in-state rate of tuition for these fully online programs. Once students are admitted, more information is directly provided to them by the Office of Financial Aid. International students who are not currently utilizing the F1 visa are eligible for this rate.
*This offer may change in future years depending upon availability
& Student Support
Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Learn how you can qualify for the Graduate Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (NRTW):
1. Academic Based NRTW Criteria:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must not be in an oversubscribed program at ISU
- Must be a full-time, non-resident graduate student
2. Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP):
Eligible states/regions include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
3. Need-Based NRTW:
You may be eligible to receive the NRTW based on demonstrated financial need. You must complete the FAFSA to qualify for a needbased NRTW.
4. Graduate Assistantships:
Non-resident students receiving Graduate Assistantships will automatically receive a Graduate NRTW as part of their assistantship.
Gracie Marsden, Master of Arts in Teaching
ENDLESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Experience life as a Bengal and take advantage of all that Idaho State University has to offer. Whether it is the opportunity to conduct research with faculty members who are experts in their fields or the chance to participate in applied learning experiences, there are plenty of ways to get involved!
Carnegie classified ranking with graduate research opportunities
Career center, Public Safety, Counseling, Health Center, and more
Graduate Events
get involved with events like the Three Minute thesis and graduate research symposium
Networking
Publish or present research regionally, nationally, or internationally
