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University of Idaho, Boise

University of Idaho, Coeur d'Alene

University of Idaho, Idaho Falls

University of Idaho, Boise

Trudy Anderson, Associate Vice President/CEO (322 East Front Street, Suite 190, Boise, Idaho 83702; 208/334-2999) www.uidaho.edu/boise, boise@uidaho.edu

The University of Idaho Boise is strategically located in the economic, governmental, and population center of Idaho. It is the gateway connecting southern Idaho to resources and services of the state's land-grant institution.

Strategic Focus

The University of Idaho Boise is uniquely suited to provide graduate program, research and professional development opportunities in a metropolitan setting. The University of Idaho Boise supports teaching, learning and research in:

  • organizational development and leadership,
  • water, natural resources and the environment,
  • community sustainability, urban design and physical planning, and
  • the professions of law, medicine, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering and education.

The University of Idaho Boise provides local access to alumni and university relations, development, marketing, legislative affairs, athletics promotion and student recruitment. Over 4,500 University of Idaho Boise students are served annually through degree programs and professional education.

Location

The University of Idaho established a presence in Boise with the Ada County Extension program in 1910. Today, the primary home of the University of Idaho Boise is at the intersection of Front Street and Broadway Avenue in the Idaho Water Center building, with other locations throughout the downtown. The Ada County Extension offices are located on Glenwood Street.

The Boise Center also has leadership and administrative responsibility for University of Idaho activity in south central Idaho, including the Magic Valley (see Twin Falls below) and Wood River Valley.

Academic Programs in the Boise Area

Consistent with the role and mission assigned by the State Board of Regents and the University of Idaho's land-grant designation, the University offers select Master's, Specialist's and Doctorate degree programs in Boise. Additional professional programs, certificates and courses are offered in response to needs of the community. Programs and courses are offered in many formats including traditional classroom, hybrid, and online. Students participate in degree and certificate programs in the following disciplines:

Agricultural & Life Sciences

  • Agricultural Education: M.S.
  • Dietetics: University of Idaho students have the option to complete the required senior year of supervised practice in Boise

Art & Architecture

  • Moscow-based Architecture and Landscape Architecture students have the option of completing their M.Arch. or M.L.A. degrees in Boise, and qualified students with BS Arch. degrees from other universities may earn the M.Arch. in either Boise or Moscow.
  • Architecture: M.S.
  • Landscape Architecture: M.L.A

Education

  • Adult Basic Education: Certificate
  • Adult & Organizational Learning and Leadership: M.S., Ed. Specialist
  • Career and Technical Education: Certification

Business & Marketing Education - Secondary

Occupational Education - Secondary

  • Curriculum & Instruction: M.Ed. & Ed. Specialist

Emphasis in

Career & Technical Education

Business & Marketing Education

Engineering & Technology Education

  • Education*: Ed.D., Ph.D
  • Educational Leadership: M.Ed., Ed. Specialist
  • Human Resource Development: Certificate
  • Technical Workforce Training: Certificate
  • Rehabilitation Counseling and Human Services: M.Ed.
  • Special Education: M.Ed. and K-12 Certification Recommendation, Elementary or Secondary

(Prereq: Certification in General Education)

*Doctoral degrees in Education are offered in emphasis areas.

Engineering

  • Biological & Agricultural Engineering: M.S., M.Engr., Ph.D.
  • Civil Engineering: M.S., M.Engr., Ph.D.
  • Engineering Management: M.Engr.
  • Mechanical Engineering: M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.
  • Technology Management: M.S.

Interdisciplinary Degrees

  • Environmental Science: M.S.
  • Professional Science Master: M.S.
  • Water Resources: M.S., Ph.D.

Law

College of Law students have the option of completing their 3rd year at the Boise Center. In addition to business-focused doctrinal classes, students have the opportunity to extern with a variety of courts, agencies, and firms. The 3rd year program in Boise also offers clinical experiences with the Small Business Legal Clinic, the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, and the Economic Development Clinic. Students in Clinic, under the direction of their licensed supervisor, represent clients in addressing their legal needs.

Medicine

In partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Idaho WWAMI Clinical Education offices in Boise offer all required and elective clinical clerkships for 3rd and 4th year medical students throughout the State of Idaho.

Natural Resources

  • Natural Resources: Master Degree (M.N.R.)
  • Fire Ecology, Management & Technology: graduate certificate
  • Restoration Ecology: graduate certificate

Academic Programs in Twin Falls

The University of Idaho partners with the College of Southern Idaho to deliver a complete BS degree in Agriculture and also a secondary certification in Education. Students can complete the University of Idaho courses at UI Twin Falls Research & Extension Center on the CSI Campus. Other degrees and programs are available through the University of Idaho's online programs.

Agricultural and Life Sciences (upper division offered in conjunction with CSI)

  • Agriculture Science, Communication & Leadership: BS

Education (offered in conjunction with CSI)

  • Career and Technical Education: Certification

Emphasis in Engineering & Technology Education - Secondary

Research in the Southern Region

University of Idaho research units, including those in the Southern Region, are internationally recognized for their work. In the Boise area, these include the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, the Center for Ecohydraulics Research, and the Integrated Design Lab. World-class laboratories, such as the Ecohydraulics River Simulation Laboratory, provide collaborative research opportunities among multiple state and federal agencies, private entities, multiple higher education institutions, as well as international government and educational institutions. The Parma Research and Extension Center develops methods to sustain and improve the crops grown in Idaho and the region. The Caldwell Research and Extension Center focuses on Beef Science, Dairy Science and Range Economics. In the Magic Valley area, the Aquaculture Research Institute addresses issues impacting the fish food industry, both nationally and internationally. The Kimberly Research and Extension Center focuses on food and plant genetics, storage, and soils research.

Community and Statewide Services

The University of Idaho Boise increases access to continuing education for the local population and extends outreach programs statewide. The following are examples of services and community engagement:

  • Urban design, sustainability, and high performance building development and energy efficiency through the Idaho Urban Research Design Center and the Integrated Design Lab;
  • Technical assistance for manufacturing firms through TechHelp;
  • Resources for the educational needs of the deaf and blind as well as assessments and equipment loans for people who are physically disabled through the Center on Disabilities and Human Development;
  • Resources and legal advice through the Small Business Legal, Tax, and Economic Development Clinics; and
  • Expertise from county extension personnel and communities across the state specifically in agriculture and community development.

University of Idaho, Coeur d'Alene

Charles Buck, Associate Vice-President and CEO of University of Idaho Northern Idaho (1031 N. Academic Way, Suite 242, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-2277. Phone: 208.667.2588, Fax 208.664.1272; www.uidaho.edu/cda, cdactr@uidaho.edu).

The University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene was established to bring U-Idaho programs to the people of northern Idaho, eastern Washington and western Montana. Cooperative relationships with other Idaho institutions, as well as those in eastern Washington, allow our students to finish various degrees without leaving the area. Undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs are offered in Coeur d'Alene. Courses are taught on-site by resident and adjunct faculty or offered via videoconferencing and on-line. Many Coeur d'Alene programs are designed for working professionals seeking a college education or advanced degree.

Undergraduate degrees offered at U-Idaho Coeur d'Alene or through on-line course work include the following:

  • Career and Technology Education
  • Child, Family and Consumer Studies: Child Development and Family Relations
  • Early Childhood Development and Education
  • Elementary Education with K-8 credential. Certification in Elementary Education is available for those students who hold a bachelor's degree and seek a teaching certificate.
  • English: Literature Emphasis
  • Environmental Science
  • Food & Nutrition: Nutrition Option
  • General Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Organizational Sciences
  • Psychology

Academic minors offered at U-Idaho Coeur d'Alene or through on-line course work include the following:

  • Addiction Studies
  • Business
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Graduate degrees offered at U-Idaho Coeur d'Alene or through on-line course work include the following:

  • Adult and Organizational Learning and Leadership
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Leadership
  • Environmental Science – Water Science Emphasis
  • Executive Master of Business Administration
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Master of Natural Resources
  • Professional Science Master's in Natural Resources and Environmental Science
  • Rehabilitation Counseling and Human Services
  • Special Education
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Certificate programs offered at U-Idaho Coeur d'Alene or through on-line course work include the following:

  • Diversity and Stratification
  • Environmental Contamination Assessment
  • Environmental Water Science
  • Fire Ecology
  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Organizational Dynamics
  • Restoration Ecology

Engagement with local citizens, businesses and agencies in northern Idaho is a primary goal of the university. The role of the Center is to make university resources, expertise and facilities available throughout the region. In addition to academic program offerings, the Center promotes business development with corporate research, programs in support of business start-ups, and continuing education opportunities for area professionals. The Center hosts local and regional research projects in water quality and environmental science via its Community Water Resource Center that also serves as an outreach center for local tribes, agencies and advocacy groups. Laboratory facilities in the Center support diverse research activities.

The College of Education and University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene have a strong history of serving the needs of local school districts through professional development programs and non-credit program offerings to support local public school administrators, teachers and students.

Scholarly and creative activity and research are components of all faculty programs in northern Idaho. University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene faculty have established world class research programs in key areas including nutrition, child development, literacy, science education, and educational leadership.

The University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene houses the North Idaho Regional Special Education Office in cooperation with the Idaho State Department of Education. The Regional Special Education Consultant provides local communities with technical assistance, in-service education, and monitoring support. The Office also includes the North Idaho Regional Special Education Library, a collection of materials designed to be a resource and support for Special Education Teachers, directors, parents, and other professionals. The Center also houses the regional Assistive Technology Lending Library providing technologies for citizens in the region that are in need.

The Extension Northern District Office is located at U-Idaho Coeur d'Alene and provides support for ten northern Idaho counties. Extension non-credit programs are offered at the local level in competitive agriculture, community development, nutrition and food safety, family and youth, and natural resources.

University of Idaho, Idaho Falls

Robert Smith, Associate Vice President and Center Executive Officer, (1776 Science Ctr. Dr., Suite 306, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402; 208/282-7960; www.uidaho.edu/idahofalls).

The University of Idaho, in partnership with Idaho State University, operates the Center for Higher Education at University Place in Idaho Falls. University Place serves over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students in eastern Idaho. The center is ideally located on the banks of the Snake River and adjacent to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Yellowstone and Teton National Parks, scenic forests, pristine wilderness areas, and world-class recreational activities are located nearby.

Academics. Consistent with the role and mission assigned by the State Board of Regents and the University of Idaho's land-grant designation, the university offers select Undergraduate, Master's, Specialist's and Doctorate degree programs in Idaho Falls. Additional professional programs, certificates and courses are offered in response to needs of the community. Over 150 University of Idaho courses are offered at the center each semester. Courses are taught on-site by resident and adjunct faculty and are offered via interactive video, electronic media, and the Internet.

Undergraduate degrees are available in the following disciplines:

  • Environmental science
  • General studies
  • Industrial Technology.

Graduate degrees are available in the following disciplines:

  • Biological and Agricultural Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Education (Ed.D.)
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Hydrology
  • Industrial Safety
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Nuclear Engineering.

Research. The center is strategically located next to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES). This location is ideal for research collaboration opportunities. The Idaho Falls Center is focusing on delivering advanced education and research programs addressing state and national energy and security needs in partnership with the INL, industry, and university partners. The Idaho Falls Center houses the eastern Idaho branch of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI).

Idaho National Laboratory. In operation since 1949, the INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's missions in nuclear and energy research, science, and national defense. The laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security and environmental missions.

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies. CAES is focused on creating a unique and collaborative environment for our energy future, including cross-organizational and peer-to-peer technical collaboration. It will address science, engineering and technology development critical to U.S. and global energy needs. CAES research will focus on energy affordability, environmental safety, and technology research in nuclear, hydrogen, fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas), plus the full spectrum of renewable energy sources. CAES' research agenda will foster collaborations and interdisciplinary studies and make its research and development facilities, and those of INL, available to a network of universities.

Idaho Water Resources Research Institute. IWRRI supports and directs water research for the State of Idaho and the region.  IWRRI research results routinely lead to cutting-edge discoveries in such vital topics as water quality, water supply and water management.  More importantly, these discoveries regularly lead to a greater understanding of our surroundings, offering sensible solutions toward maintaining a healthy balance between the economy and the environment.

Community and Statewide Services. The College of Agriculture District IV Research and Extension Office at the Idaho Falls Center provides extension programming and agriculture related activities.