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Schools Concentrating On Secondary School Teachers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Brigham Young Idaho.
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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Boise State, The College of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State, and University of Idaho.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider The College of Idaho.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider College of Southern Idaho, Idaho State, Northwest Nazarene University, and Lewis-Clark State.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Brigham Young Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, University of Idaho, and The College of Idaho.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of The College of Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, University of Idaho, and Idaho State.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at The College of Idaho, Idaho State, Northwest Nazarene University, and Lewis-Clark State.
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- Locations: Meridian
- Programs: 4 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate
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- Programs: 2 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Master
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- Degrees: Bachelor, Master
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- Degrees: Master
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Brigham Young University Idaho • Rexburg, ID
Studying English Education (completion in 2011)
• 11/30/2011
"I loved my time at school and I wouldn't trade it for the world. There are some things curriculum-wise that I would change, but not a whole lot."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | The school requires a special type of person. If you need constant stimulus and a big city environment, this isn't for you. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The university I went to used to be a much simpler school. When I started, I told people it was basically a community college. However, recently, the school has gained a lot of prestige. |
| Program Quality | 9 | The university I went to did a lot of in-classroom experience. I learned a lot about classroom management. |
| Instruction | 8 | I was well versed in the educational theories of today. I do feel like I missed some of the content knowledge, but I can read faster than my students. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I felt the courses were mostly just skate-through classes. I have a high testing ability, but I got mostly A's and B's without studying. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | When it comes to teaching programs, it can be difficult to offer a lot of hands-on experiences. I feel like the school did the best they could under the circumstances. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | There are a ton of evening and online options. The only flexibility issue is that they force you onto a track system, so you do not have a choice in the matter. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | There was a plethora of facilities open and ready for use. There are always a few computers open in the library, and the tutors are great. |
| Social Life | 10 | I loved my time at school. I was a part of the social event planning group and it was a fantastic experience. |
| Placement Services | 8 | There are many opportunities for career placement, especially in the teaching field. I feel like it could be easier to understand, but they are still there. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school offers great job services. I have already been in contact with the alumni organization, even though I don't technically graduate for 2 weeks. |
Boise State University • Boise, ID
Studying History, Secondary Education (completion in 2004)
• 1/2/2012
"I loved my college years. I got out of it what I wanted."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is a good education for the money. It is an urban setting and well supported. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | I don't have any negative things to say about the program. I am not sure of the reputation. |
| Program Quality | 9 | Very helpful people that worked in the History Department. The program was easy to follow. |
| Instruction | 6 | Some of the teachers were very dry and uninteresting. Some of the teachers used many non-western approaches to teaching. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The student teaching was difficult because you were not compensated for it. The program classes were not difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | They have a mix of the hands on and book work, but we mostly did book learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I fit classes around my work schedule and work-study program. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The library was great. The other resources were great. |
| Social Life | 5 | I didn't do much socially as I had to work. I lived in the dorms for two years. |
| Placement Services | 3 | The surrounding school district was too focused on who you knew rather than your qualifications. I wasn't placed well with a job. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I don't keep up with the alumni information. I only receive the quarterly magazine. |
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