Post-Bachelor’s Teacher Certification

BYU-Idaho offers post-bachelor’s teacher certification (PBTC) to graduates who want to return to BYU Idaho in order to complete requirements to be certified as a school teacher in Idaho (See below for various scenarios). This program is available to (must meet each criteria):

• BYU-Idaho graduates only
• Those who were not previously dismissed from an education program for academic, teaching performance or professional dispositions concerns
• Those who are able to complete all of their remaining coursework through BYU-Idaho
• Those who are able to complete practicum requirements through BYU-Idaho (currently primarily in schools in the Rexburg area)
• Those who are able to complete their student teaching experience in one of our partner districts (currently: Jordan, UT; Salt Lake City, UT; Ogden, UT; Caldwell, ID; Melissa, TX and the East Idaho area).

In some cases, PBTC students qualify for federal student loans if they are taking these classes at least 1/2 time and are only taking courses required for certification. Please see Financial Aid Office for more details.

Students who are interested should contact the Advising Center to speak with one of the advising coordinators.