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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

Teaching and Educational Studies

Upcoming Events

Graduation Celebration & Albion Avenue Open House

Date: May 8, 2026 | 4:30-6:00 PM

Location: Albion Avenue (Located in Albion Hall behind College of Education)

Celebrate our graduates and new Albion Avenue space! Explore our student lounge, classroom, and school psychology simulation lab. Free ISU gear, food and refreshments will be provided.

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EMPWRing School Mental Health and Leadership Summer Institute

Date: June 10 - 12

Time: 8:30AM - 4:00PM, MST

Location: Idaho State University College of Education

Supported by a U.S. Department of Education grant, the EMPWRing Summer Institute brings together school administrators, school psychologists, school-based professionals, and community mental health providers across Idaho for networking, collaboration, and hands-on professional development.

*Free registration for admitted participants includes PD credits, breakfast and lunch, and travel reimbursement. For questions, please contact Dr. Nai-Jiin Yang at naijiinyang2@isu.edu.

College of Education News

College of Education is Reinstating its Master of Education in Literacy Graduate Program

The College of Education is reinstating its Master of Education in Literacy program, beginning in the fall semester. For students seeking to become literacy leaders, the program offers a fully online (synchronous or asynchronous) experience, engaging hands-on field research.

Doctoral students at a National Conference

Doctoral Student Chosen for Competitive International Internship in Instructional Design and Technology

An Idaho State University College of Education instructional design and technology doctoral student, Beth Willoughby, was selected for the highly competitive and internationally recognized Addie Kinsinger Leadership Development Internship Program.

College of Education Recognizing the Women Who Have Helped Influence the World of Sports.

This February, the College of Education’s Department of Human Performance and Sport Studies celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day by highlighting four women who have shaped girls’ and women’s sports in the Pocatello community. The celebration featured a new podcast, Hear Her Story, and recognition awards honoring their contributions.