Curriculum, Instruction and Foundational Studies

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Foundational Studies (CIFS) serves a wide variety of students.  Our department encompasses everything from initial teacher certification and principal certification through graduate studies in curriculum, instruction and school improvement.  The CIFS faculty are committed to partnering with educators throughout the Treasure Valley and nationally to improve and strengthen education for all children.

The Conceptual Framework:  The Professional Educator

Boise State University strives to develop knowledgeable educators who integrate complex roles and dispositions in the service of diverse communities of learners. Believing that all children, adolescents, and adults can learn, educators dedicate themselves to supporting that learning. Using effective approaches that promote high levels of student achievement, educators create environments that prepare learners to be citizens who contribute to a complex world. Educators serve diverse communities of learners as reflective practitioners, scholars and artists, problem solvers, and partners.