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Bachelor of Science in Teaching Government

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The Teaching Government major is a cooperative program with the College of Education, through which students earn certification to teach government, as well as a second field, usually History, since that combination offers the most employment possibilities, Economics or Sociology could also be your second field.

It is possible to obtain teacher license reciprocity if you plan to move outside of Idaho after graduation.

In this major, you will take courses in Political Science and History, in addition to spending time taking courses in the College of Education and engaging in fieldwork in Government and History. The fieldwork portion of your teaching program will take part over your last three semesters: Block 1: early field placement; Block 2: internship; Block 3: student teaching.

The successful graduate will be certified in the state of Idaho to teach American Government /Political Science for grades 6-12, and History (6-12) or Economics or Sociology. Learn more about the Secondary Education Program.

Suggested Plan of Study, with History as the second endorsement field

First Year
Fall Semester

FallCredits
FW: ENGL 1013
UF 1003
FM Course3-4
HIST 1113
FS: POLS 1013
Semester total15-16

Second Year
Fall Semester

FallCredits
FH Course3-4
UF 2003
FN: No Lab3
HIST 101/102/103/104/121/141/3693
POLS 2003
Semester total15-16

Third Year
Fall Semester

FallCredits
POLS 305/3063
POLS 404/405/406/407/446/4473
HIST 101/102/103/104/121/141/3693
(Regional History Course)3
(Regional History Course)3
Apply to Teacher Ed
Semester total15

Fourth Year
Fall Semester

FallCredits
ED-CIFS 4013
ED-CIFS 4053
ED-LLC 4443
ED-CIFS 4001
Elective3
Elective3
Semester total16

Total Program Credits: 121-3 Credits

Praxis test MUST be passed prior to student teaching.

UF classes can be taken in a different order, this is just a guide.

First Year
Spring Semester

SpringCredits
FW: ENGL 1023
FS: ED-CIFS 2013
FC: COMM 1013
FN Course3
FN Course lab1
HIST 1123
Semester total16

Second Year
Spring Semester

SpringCredits
FA Course3
EDTECH 2023
POLS 2053
POLS 3003
(Regional History Course)3
Semester total16

Third Year
Spring Semester

SpringCredits
ED-CIFS 3012
ED-CIFS 3024
ED-ESP 3503
POLS 4143
POLS 404/405/406/407/446/447
3
Apply to Professional Year
Semester total15

Fourth Year
Spring Semester

SpringCredits
ED-CIFS 485

14
Semester total14

Student Teaching

During student teaching, you will gradually take over all responsibilities for classroom instruction. You will document some results of your teaching and your reflections about your teaching in a portfolio of work samples. These, and the recommendation of your cooperating teacher are often the center of your job application file.

Application Information

Requirements for Teacher Education Application

  • Completing ED-CIFS 201 and ED-TECH 202
  • Completing general requirements and within a few semesters of completing major content.
  • Cumulative GPA, Major GPA, and Education GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Letter of Application

Applications are due the Third Friday in September. An interview will be required prior to admittance. More information can be found in the resource section of this page.

Requirements for Professional Year Application

  • Completing ED-CIFS 301 and 302 as well as ED-ESP 350
  • Cumulative GPA, Major GPA, and Education GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Passing scores on the PRAXIS II [Test #5931] for Political Science and second endorsement area
  • Resume, background check, and fingerprints

Applications are due the First Friday in February. More information can be found in the resource section of this page.

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