College of Education Undergraduate Programs
Become a Bengal
At the Idaho State University College of Education, we strive to meet students where they are as they pursue their educational goals. We offer a wide variety of in-demand, flexible, affordable, in-person and online undergraduate programs that accommodate all types of learners, including first-generation college students, working professionals, and career changers.
Idaho Launch
Up to 80% of tuition covered for qualifying programs. Learn more at isu.edu/launch.
College of Education Students
The College of Education is a Global Community with students attending from 10
Rated #1 among Idaho colleges and Universities by Brookings Institution for graduate earnings
$150,000+
Awarded for College of Education Student Scholarships in Fall 2024 13:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
$60,000 average bachelor degree earnings According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Undergraduate
Bachelor’s Degrees
Blended Early Childhood Education | B.A.*
Elementary Education | B.A. or B.S.*
Family and Consumer Sciences | B.S.*
Music Education | B.M.E.
Outdoor Education | B.S.
Secondary Education | B.A. or B.S.
Special Education | B.A. or B.S.*
Sport and Exercise Science | B.S.
Sport Management | B.A.
Workplace Training and Leadership | B.S.*
Minors
Coaching
Consumer Economics*
Family and Consumer Sciences*
Outdoor Education
Sport Management
Workplace Training and Leadership*
Certificates
Career and Technical Education*
Organizational Leadership*
Training and Development*
Workplace Training and Leadership*
Featured Programs
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
As a secondary educator you will help your students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become tomorrow’s innovators. Be prepared to learn from talented faculty who care deeply about education and get hands-on experience to prepare you for a career as a middle or high school teacher.
Over 25 teaching endorsement offerings across all academic subjects.
Special Education
Become a passionate human development advocate who celebrates differences and prioritizes inclusion. The special education program will prepare you for an influential career teaching K-12 children with special needs.
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“All of our special educators are placed before or within days of finishing their special education degree.”
Dr. Jenn Gallup Associate Professor
Outdoor Education
Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career by playing in Idaho’s backcountry! Join one of the nation’s only outdoor education degree programs that prepare graduates for a career in education and stewardship of the outdoors.
Sport and Exercise Science
Help others improve their health, fitness, performance, and wellbeing. In the sport and exercise science program, you will learn the science of movement by gaining real-world skills in the ISU Human Performance Lab and Biomechanics Lab.
Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and avalanche safety built into your degree! isu.edu/hpss isu.edu/hpss
“A lot of students will go on to careers including serving as athletic trainers, physical therapists, physician assistants, and even physicians.”
Shad Robinson, Clinical Instructor
Sport Management
As a sport manager, you will have the opportunity to work with athletes and sport organizations as you manage the business aspects of sport and lead athletes to success.
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“There are many opportunities and more being created everyday because sports are so important to us.”
Dr. Elaine Foster Assistant Professor
Workplace Training and Leadership
The 100% online workplace training and leadership program prepares aspiring leaders, professionals, and career/technical educators for roles in leadership, development, and performance improvement in a variety of organizations.
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Transfer credits accepted to help you finish your bachelor’s degree faster!
Undergraduate 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.
Tuition/fees are subject to change by action of the State Board of Education. Costs listed are estimations and should not be considered a guarantee.
TUITION LOCK
With tuition lock, you can avoid annual increases in the cost of tuition encountered at all other Idaho colleges and universities. What you pay when you enroll as a first time college freshman is what you’ll pay for up to four years.
- 2025 Scholarship index- Idaho Residents
*A New Incoming (first-time) Resident Freshman is a student who is an Idaho resident and has never attended college after high school.
Your completed application for admission to the University serves as your “scholarship application” for these scholarships.
GPA’s are unweighted. Scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years.
ENDLESS
Research
OPPORTUNITIES Get Active
Carnegie classified ranking with undergraduate research opportunities
On-campus fitness and gym areas, outdoor center, courts, and recreation classes
Experience life as a Bengal and take advantage of all that Idaho State University has to offer. With campus activities, beloved traditions, and outdoor adventures, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved!
Student led clubs/ organizations
NCAA D1
ATHLETIC TEAMS AND SPORTS
Housing
Residence Halls, suites, and campus apartments
RESOURCES
Career center, Public Safety, Counseling, Health Center, and more