Teacher Education Program - LCSC

tary and secondary education are offered by a caring and dedicated faculty. These programs provide a strong mix of coursework and classroom teaching experiences that help student to become competent teachers. LCSC Teacher Education promotes high quality in teaching through a unique combination of student-centeredness, collaborative instruction, curriculum integration, professional partnerships, a dedicated faculty, extensive field experiences, and attention to performance assessment. For undergraduate students, LCSC offers Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary and Secondary Education. Completion under these disciplines also leads to an Idaho teaching certificate. For the post-baccalaureate student, our Elementary and Secondary Education programs lead to state certification. Numerous areas of specialization can also be completed. Our teacher education programs are designed to prepare competent, caring teachers who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be effective in helping all students learn. Through the education experiences gained from college coursework and on-site field placements in schools, our teacher education students (referred to as teacher candidates) develop the knowledge and skills to become highly-qualified teachers. Coursework and field experiences revolve around a focused set of Professional Standards for Teachers. Continual attention to professional standards ensures that the teacher candidate remains focused on the right capabilities to perform successfully in shaping and facilitating the education of young learners.