School of Education

Overview

The School of Education prepares students for various careers in Education, Organizational Performance, and Sport Science. Students who seek to enter education-related professions are known as "candidates."  Candidates pursuing teaching, professional school personnel, or administrative careers in schools will find an assortment of integrated programs organized to meet their professional aspirations. All programs in the College are experiential, collaborative, standards-based, assessment-informed, research-guided, and technology-supported. Idaho State University has an institutional commitment to educator preparation. Educator preparation programs are offered through the faculties of the School of Education, the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Engineering, and the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences.

School Structure

The School is organized into two academic departments and two centers/offices:

Teaching and Educational Studies

Amanda Eller, Ed.D., Clinical Professor, Chair

The Department of Teaching and Educational Studies offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, and special education. The department also offers core courses in educational foundations for teacher preparation programs and Master of Education degree programs.

School Psychology and Educational Leadership

John Curry, Ph.D., Professor, Chair

The Department of School Psychology and Educational Leadership offers graduate programs in school psychology and educational leadership, including both public school and higher education administration.

Petitions

Petitions to be allowed to deviate from institutional policies require submission of an Idaho State University Undergraduate Student Petition and appropriate supporting documentation (see the Petition Policies stated elsewhere in this catalog). Petitions to be allowed to deviate from School of Education policies and requirements require submission of an Internal School of Education Petition with supporting documentation. Internal petitions are initiated with an advisor or course instructor. For petitions involving Teacher Education requirements, an Education Advisor from the Kent Center will review the petition, provide a recommendation, and sign the petition. Petitions also require the signature and recommendation of the appropriate program major advisor, program coordinator, or department chair. Internal petitions are approved or denied by the associate dean (or dean) of the School of Education. A copy of the petition is retained by the School of Education in the candidate’s official file. If additional action is required, approved petitions are advanced to the Registrar’s Office.