Business Education (B.A.)
About the Program
The Business Education program offers 20, 30, and 45 credit teaching endorsements in Business Education. The program meets the standards for the Business Technology Education standard certification for the Idaho State Department of Education in secondary education (grades 6-12). Additionally the program includes coursework leading to occupational certification by the Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education.
The graduate would be qualified to teach many business education courses such as: Computer Technology, Computer Programing, Information Technology, Interactive Media, Business Computer Applications, Interactive Media- Graphics/Video, Computer Design, Web design, Publishing, Digital Imaging Technology, Graphic Communications, Photography, Business Essentials, Financial Services, Banking & Credit, Finance, Insurance, Input Technologies, Business Management, Business Law & Ethics, Business Math, Accounting, Computerized Accounting, Office Technologies, Business Administration, and Entrepreneurship.
The Business Education program also participates in Business Professionals of America at the post-secondary level and provides additional opportunities for the potential business education teacher.
The full degree program details are found under the B.A. or B.S. in Secondary Education
Program Requirements
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Business Education Endorsement complete the following 9 requirements3 - 20 creditsTake the following courses:BED3332 - Methods in Business Education3 creditsCTE3341 - Leadership in CTSOs I1 creditCTE3342 - Leadership in CTSOs II1 creditCTE3343 - Leadership in CTSOs III1 creditBT1144 - Business Document Processing3 creditsCTE4401 - Foundations of CTE3 creditsENGL3308 - Business Communications3 creditsSelect one of the following:ACCT2201 - Principles of Accounting I3 creditsACCT3303 - Accounting Concepts3 creditsBT1120 - Basic Accounting3 creditsBT1147 - Accounting Applications3 creditsBT1148 - Payroll Procedures3 creditsBT1171 - Computerized Accounting3 creditsSelect one of the following:ECON2201 - Principles of Macroeconomics3 creditsECON2202 - Principles of Microeconomics3 creditsFCS4470 - Consumer Economics3 credits
* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.