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Welcome to the College of Education! We are honored that you are considering us for your professional development, college degree, or graduate studies to advance your profession.

If you are a prospective student, please check out our website or visit campus to learn more about our rich array of academic programs, including certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs. For those of you who are looking for more flexible options, we encourage you to check out our fully online, affordable programs, which seek to make education accessible to all students in Idaho, the region, nationally, and across the globe. In all of our programs, we place a high value on applied learning so that our graduates are well prepared for the careers they will be pursuing.

Embracing a student-centered approach means recognizing that the effectiveness of a college’s classrooms is deeply connected to the quality of its academic and organizational support services. Through the College’s Kent Center for Student Success, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance to all degree-seeking students. Our team is available to answer any questions you may have and offer detailed information about our College of Education programs. Please call us at (208) 282-2783 or send us an email at kentcenter@isu.edu if you would like more information about our College of Education programs.

Again, thank you for considering Idaho State University’s College of Education! We can’t wait to meet you.

Sincerely,

Interim College of Education Dean, Dr. Esther Ntuli Signature

Dr. Esther Ntuli, Interim Dean and Professor

College of Education

Departments

The College of Education includes four departments: Teaching and Educational Studies, Human Performance and Sport Studies, School Psychology and Educational Leadership, and Organizational Learning and Performance. Tailored for accessibility and to fit your professional career goals with in-person and 100% online options, our over 30 certificate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctorate degree programs provide students with enriching experiences that enhance their research-based knowledge, professional skills, and future leadership opportunities.

Human Performance and Sport Studies

Organizational Learning and Performance

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School Psychology and Educational Leadership

Idaho State University school psychological examiner master's program helps elementary, middle, and high school students gain knowledge, skills, and tips to help them be successful both personally and academically.

Teaching and Educational Studies

Upcoming Events

HPSS Research Day

Date: December 12

Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM

Location: Reed Gym

Join the HPSS Department as students present capstone and key projects.

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Fall Graduation Celebration

Date: December 19

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Location: College of Education Lobby

Join us as we honor our graduating students with an afternoon of celebration! Enjoy free ISU gear, light refreshments, and great company. We look forward to congratulating you in person!

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College of Education News

ISU Student Eliana CraigSmith poses on pedestal holding gold and silver medals

Organic Chemistry Meets Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: ISU Chemistry Student and Noyce Scholar Wins Big

What do organic chemistry and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) have in common? For one Idaho State University student, the answer is strategy, grit, and a place on the podium. Eliana CraigSmith, a chemistry student and Noyce Scholar with the College of Education, captured gold and silver at the 2025 Idaho State BJJ Championship held at Century High School, competing against more than 200 athletes across various age and belt divisions. CraigSmith took gold in the Female No-Gi Blue Belt bracket and silver in the Female Gi Blue Belt bracket.

College of Education faculty and students posing at NRMERA Conference

ISU College of Education Faculty and Students Lead and Inspire at the 42nd Annual NRMERA Conference

Faculty and students represented ISU’s College of Education as leaders in educational research and practice at the 42nd annual Northern Rocky Mountain Education Research Association (NRMERA) conference, held at the beginning of October in Salt Lake City.

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College of Education Offers New Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership

For teachers who are looking to take their career to the next level and start making a bigger difference in their school, ISU’s College of Education created a new online Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership. This stand-alone program consists of 12 credits and has the possibility of being completed in as little as a year.