Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2012

General Information about  Idaho State University

About The University

Vision

Mission

Goals

Degrees and Minors Available (Undergraduate)

Policies

All Other Topics

Idaho State University has served the citizens of the state since 1901, when the institution was first established as the Academy of Idaho. Renamed the Idaho Technical Institute in 1915 and reorganized as the Southern Branch of the University of Idaho in 1927, it was established as Idaho State College in 1947. By action of the 37th Idaho Legislature, the institution became Idaho State University on July 1, 1963. The University’s Strategic Plan, which includes the Vision, Mission, and Goals listed below,  is online at http://www.isu.edu/acadaff/strategicplan/index.shtml.

Bachelors’ and masters’ degrees in a variety of fields are awarded by the College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Education, College of Science and Engineering, Division of Health Sciences, College of Technology, and the Graduate School. Terminal degrees offered at Idaho State University include Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Pharmacy. Certificate programs of varying lengths, an Associate of Applied Science degree, a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, and a Bachelor of of Applied Technology degree are included in the curricula of the College of Technology.

Vision

Idaho State University strives to advance scholarly and creative endeavor through the creation of new knowledge, cutting-edge research, innovative artistic pursuits and high-quality academic instruction; to use these qualities to enhance technical, undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, health care, and other services provided to the people of Idaho, the Nation, and the World; and to develop citizens who will learn from the past, think critically about the present, and provide leadership to enrich the future in a diverse, global society

Mission

As a regional public Doctoral/Research University, Idaho State University meets the needs of a diverse population with certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degree offerings, as well as family practice, dental, and pharmacy residency programs. 

Through programs in pharmacy and health-related professions, ISU is the state’s lead institution for education in the health professions and related biological and physical sciences.
The preparation of teachers, administrators, and other education professionals is another primary emphasis at ISU. 

Programs in business and engineering respond to a variety of current and emerging demands within the state and region, and, with the change in focus of the Idaho National Laboratory to nuclear science, ISU will expand its programming in this area and continue its leadership.

ISU is committed to maintaining strong arts and sciences programs as independent, multifaceted fields of inquiry and as the basis of other academic disciplines. 

The University offers a substantial array of graduate programs in the arts and sciences, education, and health professions. 

As a part of its community college function, ISU provides students high quality professional education and technical training in response to the needs of private industry.

Goals

2: Promote research that advances the institutional mission, addresses evolving societal needs, and drives economic development.
3: Develop strategic public and private partnerships focused on advancing the institutional mission, programming needs, and the needs of surrounding public and private entities.
4: Develop and refine research products and services, and develop infrastructure to facilitate the patent process and to market the economic value of research activities.
5: Create and maintain research facilities and infrastructure that enhance program effectiveness.

5)  Focus institutional instructional and research expertise on community and societal needs throughout the state, region, nation, and world.

1: Actively participate in community planning, marketing, volunteerism, and responsible economic development throughout the state and region.
2: Enhance partnerships with other institutions of higher education throughout the state and region.
3: Strengthen partnerships with K-12 organizations to enhance students’ abilities to enter and ascend ISU’s educational ladder of opportunity.
4: Develop and maintain continuing education services founded on quality, access, affordability, and flexibility.
5: Develop and refine academic programming and research that advances our institutional mission as it evolves to meet changing needs across the state, region, nation, and world.
6: Enhance existing alumni relations and support and develop further resources aimed at supporting the University’s mission.

6)  Promote the efficient and effective use of resources.

1: Set University-wide priorities for faculty and staff development and capacity building.
2: Develop a culture of effective and efficient governance based on organization, communication, accountability, consistency, relationship building, and university-wide prioritization.
3: Provide an administrative infrastructure that provides proper budgeting processes and sound budgetary oversight.
4: Develop a clear and concise Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures that help to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, promote operational efficiencies, enhance the University’s mission, and reduce institutional risks.
5: Strengthen fiscal controls, with attention to stakeholder involvement and understanding, to maximize the propriety of and control over financial transactions, as well as ensure that assets are protected and costs are incurred only when necessary.
6: Provide quality human resource services and support, and promote both ethics and diversity, enabling employees to better serve the university and our community.
7: Ensure that Information Technology Services supports the university’s missions for teaching and learning, research, and administration applications by providing appropriate information and instructional technology and support, built on an effective and reliable information technology infrastructure.

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Undergraduate Degrees, Minors, and Certificates Available at Idaho State University

Pre-Professional Programs

Accreditation

Idaho State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. In addition, the University offers specific programs that are accredited or approved by the following organizations: 

The University holds membership in numerous organizations which have specific academic requirements. These memberships vary according to institutional need. 

Student Outcomes Assessment

All undergraduate academic programs at four-year public institutions in Idaho are required to assess student learning in the major and general education programs. Similar requirements for assessment also appear in the new guidelines issued by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities which provides Idaho State University's institution-wide accreditation.

Idaho State University's goal is to encourage students to develop abilities and acquire knowledge that will be of lasting benefit in their personal and professional lives. To ensure that this goal is met, a program of student outcomes assessment has been implemented to improve the teaching and learning process.

Comprehensive information that includes student performance and student opinion is vital to the success of the assessment program. To provide this information, undergraduate students in the academic division may be asked to participate in a variety of assessment activities which may include formal and informal examinations, interviews, surveys and follow-up studies after graduation.

Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

Idaho State University, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is responsible for maintaining educational records and monitoring the release of information of those records. Staff and faculty with access to student educational records are legally responsible for protecting the privacy of the student by using information only for legitimate educational reasons to instruct, advise, or otherwise assist students.

Only those records defined as "directory information" may be released without the express written permission of the student. Directory information includes the student's name, address listings, telephone listings, e-mail addresses, full-time/part-time status, class level, college, major field of study, degree types and dates, enrollment status, club and athletic participation records, and dates of attendance including whether or not currently enrolled. No other information contained in a student's educational records may be released to any outside party without the written consent of the student.

A student may choose to restrict release of directory information through the BengalWeb by accessing the “Update Addresses and Phones” screen under the Academic Tools tab. This restriction will apply to the student's address and telephone listings only, all other directory listings will continue to be available for release.

Additional FERPA information may be found on the web at: www.isu.edu/areg/ferpafacts.shtml

Alumni Association and Foundations

Alumni Association

www.isu.edu/alumni
alumni@isu.edu

The mission of the Idaho State University Alumni Association is to promote the welfare and to advance the objectives of Idaho State University through the sustained involvement of its alumni by providing philanthropic, intellectual and social opportunities.

The association is governed by a board of directors and administered through the office of Alumni Relations, 554 S. 7th Avenue, Pocatello, in the H. F. Magnuson House.

Specific goals are to identify alumni and friends to assist Idaho State University in strengthening support from its constituencies, to inform alumni and friends about Idaho State University; to provide for the efficient management of the Alumni Association, and to involve and motivate alumni and students to maintain their affiliation and support of Idaho State University.

The officers and directors meet three times a year with the director of alumni relations, who is appointed by the university administration.

Idaho State University Bengal Foundation

The Idaho State University Bengal Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed to raise money for athletic scholarships.The main fund raising activities include an annual auction, scholarship fund drive, athlete-to-athlete phone-a-thon, several golf tournaments, and other special events held throughout the year.

The Bengal Foundation was officially formed in September of 1976. It is governed by a board of directors and administered through the office of the Bengal Foundation located in Holt Arena. For information on becoming a member, contact The Bengal Foundation at (208) 282-2397.

Idaho State University Foundation, Inc.

The Idaho State University Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established in 1967 under the laws of the State of Idaho.

The Mission of the Idaho State University Foundation is to stimulate voluntary private support from alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and others for the benefit of Idaho State University.

The Foundation raises and manages private resources supporting the mission and priorities of the University, and provides opportunities for students and a degree of institutional excellence unavailable with state funding levels.

The Foundation is dedicated to assisting the University in the building of the endowment to address, through financial support, the long-term academic and other priorities of the University.

The Foundation is responsible for identifying and nurturing relationships with potential donors and other friends of the University; soliciting cash, securities, real and intellectual property, and other private resources for the support of the University; and acknowledging and stewarding such gifts in accordance with donor intent and its fiduciary responsibilities.

The Idaho State University Foundation is located on the first floor of the Administration Building.

Physical Facilities and University Services

Bookstore

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services (ITS), located in the basement of the College of Business building, is dedicated to meeting the computing needs of students. Kiosk computers are installed in numerous locations throughout campus to provide fast and convenient stand-up email and Internet access. Nine computer labs in Pocatello, three in Idaho Falls, two in Meridian, and one in Twin Falls are open to Idaho State University students.  Additional computer labs with specialized discipline-specific software, operated by individual departments, but supported by ITS, are also available. Use of the computer labs, kiosks, wireless network and most departmental labs require the purchase of an ISU Computer Account (currently $35.00 per semester and $25.00 summer).

Idaho State University Computer Accounts may be purchased at the IT Service Desk in Pocatello (BA-B9 and Rendezvous Computer Lab), and in the Idaho State University-Idaho Falls, Idaho State University-Twin Falls and Idaho State University-Meridian computer labs. The account allows access to the computer labs, kiosks, data storage, personal web page, printing, access to email and the Idaho State University wireless network.  Some courses require an Idaho State University Computer Account.

The IT Service Desk, help@isu.edu or 208-282-HELP (4357), provides support to students accessing Idaho State University’s information technology services, such as Moodle ISU and e-mail  from personal computers and laptops.  Students may also visit our IT Service Desk locations wherever Idaho State University Computer Accounts are sold (locations listed above).

Idaho State University's home page,  http://www.isu.edu, provides access to a wide variety of university information (such as web-based course material, campus events, online library access and this Catalog). All admitted students have a personal customizable Web portal found at http://BengalWeb.isu.edu. All enrolled students are provided an Idaho State University email account.

Students are encouraged to use the online technical support page at http://help.isu.edu. 

For more information about Idaho State University’s Information Technology Services, visit http://www.isu.edu/its and the Computer Labs & Technology web site found on Idaho State University’s “Current Student” home page (http://www.isu.edu/current.shtml).

Student Unions

Idaho State University offers student union services in three locations: the Earl R. Pond Student Union and Hypostyle (Pocatello lower campus), the Samuel H. Bennion Student Union (Idaho Falls), and Union facilities in the new Rendezvous Center (Pocatello mid campus). These locations serve the campus as focal points for experiential education and provide student opportunities for campus employment.

The Earl R. Pond Student Union provides students lounges, check cashing service, automatic teller machine, food service, bowling, billiards, movie theater, computer lab, copy service, ballroom, barber shop, bookstore, meeting rooms, guest rooms, and much more. This facility is in constant use by students, organizations, University departments, and community groups.

The Pond Student Union and the Union Hypostyle house offices for the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU); Student Affairs, including the Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Dean of Students (University Judicial Officer); The Bengal student newspaper; the Outdoor Adventure Center (comprised of C.W. HOG, Outdoor Program, and Outdoor Adventure Rentals); Craft Shop; Idaho State University Mail Center; KISU-FM Public Radio; International Programs Office; New Student Orientation; Scheduling and Event Services; Student Activities Board (SAB); Student Organizations and Greek Life; Union Program Council (UPC); University Food Services, an ISU Credit Union branch, and the Bengal Card Services office.

The Samuel H. Bennion Student Union offers students lounges, automatic teller machine, food service areas, computer lab, multi-purpose room, bookstore, meeting rooms, the Student Health Center, TRiO Student Services, Parking and Bengal Card Services, Counseling, Testing, Career Services, Early Learning Center, and the offices of Student Services.

The Rendezvous Center brings additional student lounging areas, automatic teller machine, food service areas, computer lab, meetings rooms, and convenience store.

University Housing

www.isu.edu/housing
reslife@isu.edu
208-282-2120
745 S. 5th Avenue, Stop 8083
Pocatello, ID 83209-8083

According to the American Council on Education, students who live on campus are more likely to succeed academically than students who live off campus. This includes earning higher grades and being more likely to complete a college degree. University Housing is here to contribute to your success at Idaho State University.

Housing Options                                                                                                
University Housing offers traditional and suite-style residence halls. Traditional age first-year students can only sign up for the residence halls.  On-campus apartments are available for sophomores and above, married students, and students with children. Floor plans and photos, as well as pricing, can be found at www.isu.edu/housing. The Housing fee covers all utilities and basic cable television. On-campus housing is within the University's wireless internet network. Internet service requires an ISU computer account, which is charged per semester. 

Food Service
University food service is required for first-year students living in the residence halls, and is an option for other students, regardless of whether they live on campus.

To Apply
Applying for University Housing is separate from application to Idaho State University. Housing applications are completed and submitted online.  To apply simply go to the Housing website (http://www.isu.edu/housing) and then click the “Apply Now” link.  Then select either the residence hall or apartment application.  If you have questions please email reslife@isu.edu.

University Library

The University Library, named for its past Director, Eli M. Oboler, contains major collections of books, periodicals, electronic resources, maps, microforms, and government publications and provides a full range of services to students, faculty, and staff. The library collection of 700,377 book and serial volumes and its 4,576 active journal subscriptions in all formats are accessible) through its automated catalog and circulation system, or its A-Z Journal List, both available through the library web page. In addition, the library provides access to numerous databases, many of them with full-text content providing access to an additional 63,711 journals. The University Library has been a depository for federal publications since 1908 and for State of Idaho publications since 1972. The government publications collection contains over 445,024 printed items and approximately 1,964,868 items published in microform.

General reference service is provided on the first floor, where librarians are available to assist patrons in the use of over 89 databases and other reference resources. Library instruction is available to classes and student groups and is tailored to address students' specific needs, from general library orientation to subject-specific bibliographic research. In addition to supplying informational materials from its own collections, the library provides an interlibrary loan service, equipped to locate and deliver books and periodical articles from other libraries' holdings. Using online electronic ordering and transmission, as well as postal services, the interlibrary loan service fills most requests within a week, but students should allow a two-week turnaround time.

The Idaho Health Sciences Library, a department of the Eli M. Oboler Library, supports the health sciences information needs of the University and the Idaho health-care community.  It also provides specialized health science reference, research and instruction services. The Arthur P. Oliver Law Library, located on the first floor of the Eli M. Oboler Library, houses more than 13,000 law books.  An excellent reference resource for students, faculty, and staff, it is supplemented with legal databases.

Idaho Falls Services:  The University Library Center at Idaho State University -- Idaho Falls provides reference services, a limited reference collection, and a study area for Idaho State University students.  Also available are public access workstations on which students and faculty are able to access most of the information databases available to students at the main campus.  With the assistance of trained staff, students are able to request the delivery of books and journal articles from the University Library.  

Twin Falls and Lewiston:  The Oboler Library has agreements with the libraries at the College of Southern Idaho and at Lewis-Clark State College.  These agreements ensure strong library support for ISU’s students in the Twin Falls and the Lewiston areas.  Under these agreements, ISU students are able to access the two libraries and check out materials.  They also receive full reference, instruction, interlibrary loan, and database searching services.  On-line access is available to ISU Library databases and the catalog.

Meridian:  A similar agreement in Meridian provides ISU students and faculty the same library privileges accorded to BSU students and faculty upon presentation of their ISU identification card.

For more detailed information regarding Library services, including hours of service and policies, visit the library website at www.isu.edu/library.

Graduate Programs and Graduate Courses

Idaho State University offers many master's and several doctoral programs as well as a Family Practice Residency Training Program for Physicians. Numerous graduate courses are delivered in almost all disciplines. Undergraduates who are last semester seniors may take up to six credits at the graduate level in the 5000 series with permission. Enrollment in graduate courses requires admission to graduate school, except the professional development courses which are the 5597 series. For additional information regarding graduate courses and programs of study, please see the Graduate Catalog.

Undergraduate Admission

Admission Process

Application 

Definitions

Idaho State Board of Education College Entrance Core Requirements

Application Steps for New Freshmen

1. Apply for Admission--the form is online at apply.isu.edu 
2. Pay $40 Nonrefundable Application Fee
3. Submit official ACT or SAT Scores. (Students 21 years or older are exempt from submitting ACT/SAT scores).
4. Students applying for the fall semester should submit an official 11th or 12th grade high school transcript (transcript should be sent by the high school in a sealed envelope).
5. After high school graduation, submit official final high school transcript with graduation date posted (transcript should be sent by the high school in a sealed envelope).

Home School or GED Students Between 18 and 21 Years of Age

1.  a completed Undergraduate Admission Application with the $40 nonrefundable application fee paid,
2. Composite score of at least 21 on ACT or a 1050 combined SAT Math and Critical Reading score,
3. a math minimum test score of 18 on the ACT or 490 on the SAT,
4. an English minimum test score of at least 18 on the ACT or 460 on SAT Critical Reading,
5. Passing score on the GED.

1. a completed Undergraduate Admission Application with the $40 nonrefundable application fee paid,
2. Composite score of at least 20 on ACT or a 1000 combined SAT Math and Critical Reading score,
3. Math score of at least 12 on ACT or 270 on SAT,
4. English score of at least 12 on ACT or 360 on the SAT Critical Reading,
5. Passing score on the GED.

Admission by Petition

Deferred Admission

New Transfer Students

Definition

Application Steps

1. Apply for Admission--the form is online at apply.isu.edu 
2. Pay $40 Nonrefundable Application Fee
3. Submit a final, official transcript from each college previously attended--transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Admission from the Records Office of the previous institution. 
4. If applying in mid-semester while attending elsewhere, submit an in-progress college transcript indicating grades earned through the most recent completed semester.
   

Conditional Admission

Topics Relating to Transfer Credit

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Transfer Credit Limitations - Junior and Community Colleges

Professional-Technical Credit

Lower vs. Upper Division Transfer Credit

Transfer Credits Toward General Education Requirements

1. Students who transfer to Idaho State University from a U.S. regionally accredited institution with an earned Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), or Associate of Arts and Science (A.A.&S.) degree (received in 1995 or later) or baccalaureate ­degree have met the General Education requirements for Idaho State University. However, they will be required to complete all courses that are required by their major or degree program at Idaho State University, including prerequisites to courses that may be on the Idaho State University General Education course list.

2. Students transferring from any U.S. academic regionally accredited institution, who have completed the Idaho general education core courses (but do not have an A.A., A.S. or A.A.&S. degree) and have their transcripts noted “Idaho core certified” by the sending institution, have met the Idaho State University general education requirements. However, they will be required to complete all courses that are required by their major/degree program at Idaho State University, including prerequisites to courses that may be on the Idaho State University General Education course list. 

    

3. Records from students who do not meet either of the above criteria will be reviewed to determine fulfillment of Idaho State University general education core courses. Students who have 58 or more transferrable college level credits will be given special consideration.

Departmental Prerequisites and Lower Division Requirements

Transfer students should be aware that graduation requirements for certain ­majors may include specific courses or additional credit hours in courses normally associated with General Education Requirements

Transfers with fewer than 58 Credits

Students who transfer to Idaho State University with fewer than 58 credits and without an earned A.A., A.S., or A.A.&S. degree  from other institutions must complete the General Education Requirements at Idaho State University as previously stated. Work taken at other institutions is reviewed on a course-by-course basis to determine which Idaho State University General Education Requirements are met. General Education Requirements not met with transferred course work must be satisfied by Idaho State University courses listed as meeting those requirements.

Transfers with 58 credits and/or with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.&S. Degree

Students who have earned the A.A., A.S., or A.A.&S. degree (in 1995 or later) from a U.S. academic regionally accredited institution and/or who have met Idaho State Board core subject requirements are excluded from the provisions as stated below for students transferring 58 or more credits to Idaho State University.

Courses taken by the transfer student after enrolling at Idaho State University to meet the General Education Requirements for the B.A., B.S., and B.B.A. degrees as stated below must be selected from the unfulfilled goals in those groups.

Bachelor of Arts in the College of Arts and Letters or College of Science and Engineering

Transfer students with 58 or more credits from other institutions who are seeking a B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Letters or the College of Science and Engineering must satisfy General Education Goals 1, 2, and 3. They may consider Goals 4 and 5 as a single eight hour natural/physical science requirement, and Goals 6, 7, and 8 as a single nine-hour humanities requirement, and must complete both Goals 10A and 10B and nine more credits in Goals 9, 11, and/or 12.

Bachelor of Arts in Colleges Other than Arts and Letters or College of Science and Engineering, and Bachelor of Business Administration

Students transferring to Idaho State ­University with 58 or more credits from other institutions and working toward a B.A. degree in any College other than Arts and Letters or Science and Engineering, or toward a B.B.A. degree, must satisfy General Education Goals 1, 2, and 3. They may consider Goals 4 and 5 as a single eight hour natural/physical science requirement, and Goals 6, 7, and 8 as a single nine-hour humanities requirement. Goals 9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12 may be considered as a twelve-hour Social Science requirement. Those who opt to fulfill Goal 10B also must take nine credits from Goals 9, 11, and/or 12.

More about Bachelor of Arts
More about Bachelor of Business Administration  

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, and Bachelor of Applied Technology

Students transferring to Idaho State University with 58 or more credits from other institutions and working toward a B.S., B.A.S., or B.A.T. degree must satisfy Goals 1, 2, and 3. In transferring, students may consider Goals 4 and 5 as a single eight-hour natural/physical science requirement and Goals 6, 7, and 8 as a single six-hour humanities requirement. Goals 9, 10 A-B, 11, and 12 may be considered as a nine-hour Social Science requirement. Students who opt to fulfill Goal 10B also must take six credits from 9, 11, and/or 12.

More about Bachelor of Science

More about Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Applied Technology

Transfer Students with Bachelor’s Degrees

Students with bachelor’s degrees from a regionally accredited institution will be considered to have met Idaho State University’s General Education Requirements when seeking a second bachelor’s degree. See Requirements for Second Degree section of this Catalog.

Transfer Students from Non-Accredited Institutions

C­redit from nonaccredited institutions will be accepted on the basis of those institutions listed in the Transfer Credit ­Practices of Designated Edu­cational Institutions, published by the Amer­ican Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers and Accredited Institutions of Post­secondary Education published by the American Council on Education. Credit denied on the basis of such practice may be sought by examinations or petitioned through Idaho State University’s academic departments. An application for transfer credit may also be made with the Idaho State Board of ­Education.

Other Applicants

Former Students

Students who have NOT enrolled for classes at Idaho State University for a 3 year period are required to re-apply and submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

1. Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu .
2. Complete, official transcripts from any other colleges attended since enrolled at Idaho State University.
3. Application Fee ($40, ­nonrefundable).

Students Who Previously Applied but did not Enroll

Students accepted for admission to Idaho State University who do not attend their first semester will be allowed to enroll the next semester without reapplying. Acc­eptance is granted for a two (2) semester time frame. However, students MUST complete an admissions update form or call the Office of Admissions at (208) 282-2475 to provide current information, including official transcripts from all other colleges or universities­ attended since initial application submission, prior to being allowed to enroll for classes.

Students with Behavioral Problems

Whenever an applicant for admission or a student (regardless of the program of study or whether full-time or part-time) exhibits behavior which poses a substantial threat to himself/herself or other members of the University community or is disruptive of the educational processes, said student or applicant will be subjected to a special screening process. This process has been formulated as a result of recommendations of a committee of the faculty and students of this institution and will apply to any admission or readmission request. In the event that the conduct or behavior of the individual or any other member of the University community is disruptive of the educational process of the institution, these procedures shall apply whether the cause of the condition is medical, psychiatric, behavioral, otherwise, or a combination of the above.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

A person may apply as a non-degree seeking student if he/she does not wish to qualify for admission for degree work but to pursue studies for personal reasons. Such a student may register for at most 7 credits per semester, unless he or she is enrolled in the Early College Program. A non-degree seeking student who has completed 32 credits must follow regular admission procedures at Idaho State University to enroll for additional degree credits or sign a non-degree waiver to continue as a non-degree seeking student. All admission requirements must be met before the University can assist this student in obtaining a degree. Such a student will be classified as non-degree seeking until all admission requirements are met for classification as a regular student. Non-degree seeking students are NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Early College Program / High School Dual Credit 

Academically qualified high school students may enroll at Idaho State University. Dual Credit allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while continuing their high school courses and activities. Courses may be taught at their high schools by teachers approved as Idaho State University adjunct faculty. High schools may allow Idaho State University courses to be applied to meet high school graduation requirements.

High school students must complete an Idaho State University Early College Program registration form. Written permission from their principal or counselor is needed along with a parent’s and the student’s written signatures. High school students meeting the necessary requirements will be allowed to enroll as non-degree-seeking students. High schools students may enroll in any class offered through Idaho State University for which they have met the prerequisites.

All qualified high school students receive a partial fee scholarship and pay reduced fees. A student must hold the status of high school student for the entire Idaho State University course’s length in order to participate within the Early College Program. High school students are NOT eligible to receive federal financial aid.
For additional information and/or registration contact the Early College Program at (208) 282-6067/ (208) 282-2633 or http://earlycollege.isu.edu.

Idaho State University has established the University Health High School program to introduce students to the health professions, since the University is Idaho’s center for education in this domain. Learn more about careers, hear from working professionals, and discover opportunities to take dual credit, on-line, introductory courses in the health professions at http://public.itrec.isu.edu/uhhs/.

International Students

International Students

Applications

1.  Application Fee ($40, nonrefundable) --the form is online at apply.isu.edu;
2. Documents showing English Proficiency 
3. Official Transcripts from all universities previously attended and statements of English proficiency when applicable;
4. Official Secondary or High School Transcripts if fewer than 26 transfer college credits have been earned;
5. Declaration of Financial Support for one academic year.
6. Students transferring from another U.S. college or university are required to have the Transfer Verification form completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions along with a copy of the current I-20/DS-2019 and I-94 forms issued to them by the school from which they wish to transfer.

English Proficiency

International High School Graduate

1. a completed Undergraduate Admission Application with the $40 nonrefundable application fee paid,
2. a 2.50 or better cumulative grade-point average,
3. Secondary school (high school) diploma and mark sheets (grades) in original or copies certified by the school principal or the controller of examinations. Documents must be in official, sealed school envelope. Translation of these documents by a certified translator if the documents are not in English.
4. Meeting English Proficiency requirements.

1. a completed Undergraduate Admission Application with the $40 nonrefundable application fee paid,
2. 2.25 or better cumulative grade-point average
3. Secondary school (high school) diploma and mark sheets (grades) in original or copies certified by the school principal or the controller of examinations. Documents must be in official, sealed school envelope.     Translation of these documents by a certified translator if the documents are not in English.
4. Meeting English Proficiency requirements.

International Alternative Admissions without High School Diploma

1. a completed Undergraduate Admission Application with the $40 nonrefundable application fee paid;
2. a composite score of at least 21 on ACT or a 1050 combined SAT Critical Reading and Math score;
3. a GED score with a 450 (45) average and no individual score below 410 (41) or both a Compass score in English of at least 68 and Algebra score of at least 40.

1. a completed Undergraduate Admission Application with the $40 nonrefundable application fee paid,
2. a composite score of at least 20 on ACT or a 1000 combined SAT Critical Reading and Math score,
3. a GED score with a 450 (45) average and no individual score below 410 (41) or both a Compass score in English of at least 68 and Algebra score of at least 40.

International Transfer Student Admission Requirements

1. International students who have  completed less than 2 semesters of full-time study (less than 26 credits) are required to send in Secondary school (high school) diploma and mark sheets (grades) in original or copies certified by the school principal or the controller of examinations. Documents must be in official, sealed school envelope.  Students are also required to mail in Official (original) college/university transcripts in a sealed official envelope from the school or copies certified by the school principal or the controller of examinations. These must be also in official, sealed school envelope.
2. If student has completed at least 26 credits at a college/university, then a student is required to send in official (original) college/university transcripts in a sealed official envelope from the school or copies certified by the school principal or the controller of examinations. Documents must be also in official, sealed school envelope. Students who have attended more than one college/university must submit official transcripts from all institutions they attended.
3. Students who have already completed an associate’s (2 year) or bachelor’s (3 or 4 year) degree must also submit their diploma or have their diploma posted on the transcript.
4. All documents must be translated by a certified translator if the documents are not in English.
5. All international post-secondary documents must go through an evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Students need to provide the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with the official evaluation in addition to the official transcripts.  For evaluations, Idaho State University  recommends:

Declaration of Financial Support / Financial Statement

Estimated Costs

Transfer of I-20/DS-2019 Form

Registration

Questions about academic regulations or registration should be directed to: 

New Students

You must apply for and be accepted for admission. Contact the Central Academic Advising Office to complete the Fundamentals of Advisement and Registration (Mandatory Advising) session (online at http://www.isu.edu/advising/madvising.shtml) and for assistance with registration.

Transfer Students

Former Students

If you are a student who has attended within the last eight semesters, you are eligible to register for classes without readmission. However, your program of study may require separate departmental readmission. Also, if any prior restrictions exist, they must be cleared. You are required to provide the Office of Admissions with current address, telephone ­number, major, and a transcript from any university or college you have attended and have not previously reported. Thus, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to indicate your intent to reenroll. Former students NOT enrolled for eight semesters must reapply. Once accepted, make an appointment with your major ­advisor.

Continuing Students

Part-Time / Full-Time Student Status

To be considered a full time student, an undergraduate must be enrolled for 12 or more credits, unless otherwise stipulated by an Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Graduate students are full time when enrolled for 9 or more credits.

For financial aid purposes, an undergraduate may qualify for half-time financial aid when enrolled for 6-8 credits, and three-quarter time financial aid when enrolled for 9-11 credits (for a semester or any of the sessions within the summer semester).

Class Level

Sophomore: 26 credit hours
Junior: 58 credit hours
Senior: 90 credit hours

The classification under which a student registers at the beginning of the ­ac­a­dem­ic year will continue through the year.

Class Schedule

Expenses

Enrollment Fees

Academic Undergraduate and College of Technology Semester Fees, including Summer

Full-time (12 credit hours or more)

*All full-time academic undergraduate students taking twelve (12) or more credit hours, graduate students taking nine (9) or more credits, and international students taking one (1) more credits are automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan. College of Technology students are also automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan. This premium is added to their fees each semester or session. Any student with existing health insurance coverage may be exempt from participation in the Student Insurance Plan by completing and filing a Health Insurance Waiver each academic year. The full-time student insurance premium is $736.00 per semester ($238/session). For any questions regarding coverage, premium, or enrollment, contact the Student Health Insurance Office at (208)282-2972.

Room and Board Expenses

Other Fees and Charges

Academic Credit for 1198p, 2298p, 3398p, 4498p and 5598p Courses

Fees are established to recover costs attributable to each unique presentation. In addition to a cost recovery workshop fee, a $50.00 per credit hour recording fee will be levied.

Application Fee (academic and College of Technology students)

Audit Fee: Same as part-time credit hour fees

Class Fees (in addition to regular registration fees)

Many university classes require additional fees for specialized instruction and/or supplies. See the Class Schedule for class fees required for specific courses. See the Financial Services website at www.isu.edu/finserve for help with any other questions about class fees, including fees for courses outside the regular University offerings.

Medical Laboratory Science Fee
Semester Fee  $400

Credit Recording Fee:  $15 per credit

Credit by Challenge Examination
Challenge examinations (arranged by petition) are charged per credit at the rate of 33% of the current cost per credit hour (payment is required at Idaho State University Cashier’s Office prior to taking the exam); more information is shown under the heading, "Credit by Challenge Examination," later in this section of the catalog.

Credit from College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
For information about CLEP examinations (taken at Counseling and Testing Center), see the website www.isu.edu/ctc/ or contact the Counseling and Testing Center at 208-282-2130.

Credit Recording Fee $15.00*
(*Per credit hour and in addition to evaluation fee; payable after evaluation.)

Dental Hygiene
Semester fee, Junior/Senior  $265.00

Experiential Credit
Evaluation Fee $ 50*
(*Per academic area evaluated; payable at Idaho State University Cashiers Office prior to evaluation process.)

Faculty, Staff and Spouses
Registration Fee $20.00
+ $5.00 per credit hour

A copy of the current Education Policy for Idaho State University Employees is available in the Human Resources Office, Administration Building Room 312. Verification of employment and authorization forms for reduction in fees may also be obtained from this office.

GED Transcript Fee
$5.00

Graduation/Diploma Fee
$20.00 is collected from each applicant for a certificate or for an associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree. 

Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) Fee
Any student enrolled in the Idaho Dental Education Program is subject to a professional fee determined by the State Board of Edeucation. for further information, contact the Program Director. 

In-Service Teacher Education Fee
As defined by the State Board of Education, the In-Service Teacher Education fee "shall be one-third of the average part-time undergraduate credit hour fee or one-third of the average graduate credit hour fee." This special fee shall be applicable only to approved teacher education courses. The State Board of Education determines if a course or individual qualifies for this special fee.

Late Registration Processing Charges

*Timing of fee may differ in Summer terms.

To help defray extra costs involved with late registration, processing fees are charged in addition to any other regular fees. All students (full-time, part-time, faculty, staff, etc.) paying fees after the deadline for fee payment are charged a late processing fee. The cashier is not authorized to accept late registration fee payment without the appropriate late processing fee. This fee is nonrefundable. No department or employee of the University, other than those specifically authorized, has the authority to waive the fee.

Medical Laboratory Science
Semester fee  $424.00

Military Style Physical Fitness Class Fee
A class fee of $20.00 is charged for civilian enrollment in Military Style Physical Fitness (MSL 1110 or PEAC 1110). 

Music Fees
A special music fee is charged for enrollment in applied music (private lessons). Students taking applied music lessons pay fees of  $175.00, $240.00, and $350.00, depending on the level and length of the lessons. Please see the Class Schedule for the applicable fee under Applied Music Lessons.

Non-credit Course Fees
Fees are established to recover costs attributable to each unique presentation. Additional fees may be established to cover the cost of awarding Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if the course is one for which CEUs are awarded.

Nursing, Bachelor's Degree
Semester fee $640.00

Pharmacy Professional Fee (per semester)

Nontraditional Pharmacy students should consult with the College of Pharmacy regarding fees.

Physical/Occupational Therapy Professional Fees (per semester)

Placement Testing Fee (Compass Tests)
$5.00 per examination

Radiographic Science
Semester Fee  $350.00

Remediation Fees 

Payment of remediation fees is required for pre-college courses, as follows:

Senior Citizens
Registration Fee $20.00 + $5.00 per credit hour
(Age 60 years or older; proper identification indicating date of birth is required; fee is for courses on a space available basis only; special course fees also may be charged.)

Fee reduction does not apply to non-resident students.

Social Work Fees

Application Fee  $30.00
Semester Fee  $125.00

Student Health Insurance Fee

Any student with existing health insurance coverage may become exempt from participating in the Student Insurance Plan by completing and filing a Health Insurance Waiver each academic year. For more information, contact the Student Health Insurance Office, (208) 282-2972.

Transcript Fee   
See information at transcripts.isu.edu (don't type www!)

VTE Competency Credit Fee (College of Technology):  $135.00

Idaho Residency Requirements for Fee Payment

See www.isu.edu/enroll/admissions/rinfo.shtml  for the most complete and current information regarding residency requirements.

Residency for tuition purposes is governed by Idaho Code § 33-3717 and the residency rules of the State Board of Education. Although a full-time regularly-enrolled resident student is not required to pay tuition while enrolled at Idaho State University, students are charged fees for educational costs excluding the cost of instruction in accordance with the Idaho State System of Higher Education "Notice to Nonresidents of the State of Idaho."

A student is a "resident" for purposes of fee payment if he or she:

·  has a parent or court appointed guardian currently domiciled in Idaho who has maintained a bona fide domicile in Idaho for at least one year prior to the opening day of the term for which the student enrolls; or

· receives less than 50% financial support from parents or guardians who are not residents of Idaho and has continuously resided in Idaho for at least 12 months prior to the opening day of the term for which the student enrolls and has established a bona fide domicile in Idaho primarily for purposes other than educational; or

· is a graduate of an accredited secondary school in the state of Idaho and is admitted to a college or university in Idaho during the semester immediately following such graduation regardless of the residence of his/her parents or guardians; or

·  is the spouse of an Idaho resident or person who qualifies for Idaho residency; or

· (or parent or guardian) is an active duty member of the United States armed forces (only the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps) stationed in Idaho and the student receives 50% or more financial support from parent or guardian; or

·  is separated, under honorable conditions, from the United States armed forces (a certified copy of the DD-214 separation papers may be requested) after at least two years of active duty service and has Idaho as the home of record in service or elects Idaho as his/her intended domicile within one year of separation and enters a college or university in Idaho within one year of the date of separation; or

· is a member of any one of the Idaho Native American Indian Tribes (Coeur d'Alene, Shoshone-Paiute, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, Kootenai, or Eastern Shoshone), regardless of current domicile. Any individual who has been domiciled in the state of Idaho, has qualified as a resident and would otherwise be qualified under the provisions of this statute and who is away from the state for a period of less than one (1) calendar year and has not established legal residence elsewhere provided a twelve (12) month period of continuous residency has been established immediately prior to departure is considered an Idaho resident for purposes of fee payment.

Direct specific questions to:

Idaho State University Admissions Office
Campus Box 8270
Pocatello, ID 83209

(208)-282-4096

A "nonresident" student shall include:

Any student attending an institution in this state with the aid of financial assistance provided by another state or governmental unit or agency thereof, such nonresidency continuing for one (1) year after the completion of the semester for which such assistance is last provided.

Any person who is not a citizen of the United States of America, who does not have permanent or temporary resident status or does not hold "refugee-parolee" or "conditional entrant" status with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service or is not otherwise permanently residing in the U.S. under color of the law and who does not also meet and comply with all applicable requirements for establishing residency as covered under these provisions.

Establishing a New Domicile in Idaho:

The establishment of a new domicile in Idaho by a person formerly domiciled in another state has occurred if such person is physically present in Idaho primarily for purposes other than educational and can show satisfactory proof that such person is without a present intention to return to such other state or to acquire a domicile at some other place outside of Idaho. In determining whether a student is domiciled in the state of Idaho primarily for purposes other than educational Idaho State University shall consider, but shall not be limited to the following factors:

Registration and payment of Idaho taxes or fees on a motor vehicle, mobile home, travel trailer, or other item of personal property for which state registration and the payment of a state tax or fee is required.

Filing of Idaho state income tax returns.

Permanent full-time employment or the hourly equivalent thereof in the state of Idaho.

Registration to vote for state elected officials in Idaho at a general election.

Residency decisions for fee payment purposes are made by the Admissions Office. Students may appeal through the Residency Appeals Committee at Idaho State University.

This notice provides for appeal from a final determination denying residency status in the following way:

Appeal may be initiated by the filing of an action in the District Court of Bannock County wherein Idaho State University is located; an appeal from the District Court shall lie as in all civil actions.

Normal Idaho residency requirements shall be in force for students who apply for some special graduate and professional programs. These include but are not limited to the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP), the WAMI (Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) Regional Medical Education Program; the University of Utah College of Medicine; the WOI (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine; the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Programs (medicine, optometry and occupational therapy) and Graduate Education Program.

NOTE: STUDENTS WHO INITIALLY ENROLL AT Idaho State University AS NONRESIDENTS AND LATER WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CHANGE IN RESIDENCY STATUS MUST OBTAIN AN AFFIDAVIT FOR RESIDENCY APPLICATION FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE. IT MUST BE COMPLETED, NOTARIZED AND SUBMITTED TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE ALONG WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. IF APPROVED, THE STUDENT'S STATUS IS CHANGED IN THE COMPUTER AND THE STUDENT IS BILLED AS A RESIDENT.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the person requesting reclassification of residency status to provide clear and convincing evidence of bona fide domicile in Idaho.

Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

Idaho State University Applications for Nonresident Tuition Waivers are available to students from:

Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315

A Nonresident Tuition Waiver Committee considers all applications and is responsible for awards. Students from the states of Utah and Washington, by indicating such residency status on the application form, have an opportunity to apply for nonresident tuition waivers at Idaho State University under reciprocal agreements with these states.

Time accrued while receiving a nonresident fee waiver will NOT contribute towards the length of time required for Idaho residency status.

Refund Policy

The Refund Policy applies to all for-credit classes regardless of location of the class.

This policy does not include the advance deposits required by the College of Technology and by the Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs in the Division of Health Sciences.

All fee refunds are paid by University check.

When students enrolled in for-credit classes withdraw from Idaho State University or make schedule changes that reduce their total fee obligation, refunds are made on the following basis:

General University fees paid without use of a fee reduction program:

Refunds are calculated and authorized by the Office of Financial Services. The drop/withdrawal date is the actual date the drop or withdrawal form is received by an authorized University office or automated system.

Refunds of registration charges for full-time fees, part-time credit hour fees, nonresident tuition, professional program fees, and departmental fees are calculated on the total amount of fees paid, using the first official day of the University semester or session as the starting date.

Federal refund provisions may supersede Idaho State University Refund Policy under certain conditions for federal financial aid recipients. The greater of (1) Idaho State University calculations or (2) Federal guidelines, is refunded according to Federal refund requirements, when applicable.

Percentage refund of computed base

Academic and College of Technology Semester

Before and during the first week of classes 100% *

During the second week of classes 75%*

During the third and fourth week of classes 50%*

After the fourth week of classes NO REFUNDS

*There is a $25 processing fee for ALL refunds.

College of Technology Session

Before and during the first week of classes 100% (less a registration processing charge of $25)*

During the second week of classes 50%*

After the second week of classes NO REFUNDS

For classes, seminars and workshops with nonstandard starting and ending dates, refund requests are reviewed on an exception basis. The starting and ending dates are those designated by the University registrar.

This policy does not include the advance deposit required by the College of Technology or academic departments.

*There is a $25 processing fee for ALL refunds.

Nonrefundable fee charges/payments

·  The State Board of Education authorized reduced fee charges. (Examples include but are not limited to faculty/staff reduced fees, senior citizen reduced fees, education contract classes, etc.)

·  Late processing charges.

·  Any amounts paid to satisfy fees/charges due from previous terms.

·  Amounts paid for student malpractice insurance.

·  Student Health Insurance premiums are not refunded under this policy. Please contact the ASISU Student Insurance Coordinator at (208) 282-2972 for Student Health Insurance refund provisions.

Refunds for exceptional circumstances

In specific cases, as listed below, a full refund of the registration fee, credit hour fee, nonresident tuition and professional fees will be granted following official withdrawal from school, provided the withdrawal process is completed during the first half of the semester or session (i.e., first eight weeks of a semester, first four weeks of a session). Proper documentation must be presented and approval granted by the offices of Student Affairs and Financial Services before the refund will be processed.

·  Military transfer of students who at the start of a semester are serving in the United States military in the Reserves, National Guard, or on active duty.

·  Incapacitating illness or injury which prevents the student from returning to school for the remainder of the term. A medical withdrawal must be processed through the University Student Health Center.

·  Death of a student.

·  Death of spouse, child, parent, or legal guardian of student.

Deductions from calculated/authorized refund

The University reserves the right to deduct from refunds any amounts due the University. Refunds of actual fees for the term, less any remaining fee loan balances for the term, are used to offset financial aid awarded as prioritized below:

·  Federal aid programs (see Financial Aids Handbook for priority).

·  Agency authorizations for payment of actual fees.

·  University authorizations specifically for the payment of fees (i.e., graduate teaching assistant, athletics, etc.)

·  Miscellaneous outstanding balances due the University.

·  University loan programs.

·  University and donor scholarship programs. Any balance is refunded to the student.

Payment of refund to student

A check for the balance is mailed to the home address of the student with an itemized statement of deductions.

Refund checks are not processed until four weeks after the start of the term or until at least three weeks after the actual date of payment for the term.

Registration refund appeals

Contact the Dean of Student Affairs or the University Controller for information on the University registration fee refund appeal process. Appeals should be submitted in writing before the end of the term for which the student is appealing.

Room and Board Fees

Students who fail to complete their agreement with the University Housing Office will have their board fees prorated and, after appropriate penalties have been deducted, may receive a refund. See the Terms and Conditions of Residence section of the Residence Life and Apartment Agreements for details on the penalties for room violations.

Delinquent Accounts

The Office of Financial Services may, without further notice, cancel current registration, withhold academic credit, place a hold on transcripts, or block future registration for any student with a delinquent account or unsatisfactory financial relationship with that office, provided the campus department in which the hold originated has attempted to notify the student. This regulation may be invoked at the discretion of the Vice President for Financial Services in cases of disregard in the settlement of returned checks, registration fees due,  residence hall damage, library fines, telephone toll charges, overdue notes, traffic fines, room and/or board charges, apartment rental charges, etc.

Dishonored Check Policy

A charge of $20 is assessed each time a check is returned; this amount is charged to the student's account and s/he is so notified. If the check is not cleared within ten days, a second notice is sent and a hold placed on his/her records.

Any check tendered in payment of registration fees and subsequently returned by the bank will result in automatic postponement of the student's registration.

In the case of a check tendered in payment for room and board and subsequently returned by the bank, the student is notified immediately and allowed not more than five days for the check to clear. If not cleared within that time, the student's meal ticket and/or room reservation is canceled.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

A significant number of students receive financial assistance at Idaho State University. Students frequently receive assistance from a variety of funding sources; e.g., Pell Grant plus an Idaho State University Freshman Scholarship plus College Work Study.

Financial assistance programs are administered by various departments at Idaho State University. The following list identifies the types of financial funding available and the university office to contact for further information. 

If writing to any of the departments listed below, include the contact office and location, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209.

On-Campus Sources of Financial Assistance

Employment

Federal College Work Study

Financial Aid Office  -- Room 337, Museum Building 
921 S 8th Ave Stop 8077
Pocatello ID   83209-8077
(208) 282-2756

Off-campus (part-time or temporary)

Career Center -- Room 429, Museum Building
921 S 8th Ave Stop 8108
Pocatello ID   83209-8108
(208) 282-2380

On-campus (part-time)

Career Center
University Departments
Financial Aid Office
Student Union Building
or call Financial Aid: (208) 282-2380

International Students (off-campus)

Director, International Programs and Services -- Early Learning Center, 3rd Floor
921 S 8th Ave Stop 8038
Pocatello ID   83209-8038
(208) 282-4320

International Students (on-campus)

Various university offices

Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships

Academic Department Chairpersons/Graduate School
Room 401, Museum (208) 282-2150

Grants

• Athletic Grants-in-Aid

Director of Athletics
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771

• Federal Pell Grants
• Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
• TEACH Grants

Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756

Loans

• Federal Ford Direct Student Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)
• Federal Perkins Loans
• Federal Ford Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
• Federal Ford Graduate PLUS Loans

Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756

Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

Athletics

Director of Athletics, Stop 8173
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771

Academic Merit

Scholarship Office, Stop 8319
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315

International Students

Scholarship Office, Stop 8319
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315

Graduate Students

Graduate School, Stop 8075
Room 401, Museum Building (208) 282-2150

Need Based

Financial Aid Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315

NOTE: Time accrued while receiving any Non-Resident Tuition Waivers will NOT contribute towards the length of time required for establishing Idaho residency.

Scholarships

Academic Students

Scholarship Office, Stop 8319
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315
Academic Department Chairpersons

Athletics

Director of Athletics
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771

Graduate Students

Graduate School , Stop 8075
Room 401, Museum
(208) 282-2150

International Students

Scholarship Office, Stop 8319
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315

Need Based

Financial Aid Office, Stop 8077
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-32756

Related to Major Course of Study

• College/School Scholarship Committee
• Department Chair
• Scholarship Office, Stop 8319
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315

College of Technology Students

College of Technology
Student Services
RFC Building (208) 282-2622

Service Awards

ASISU
(Senate, Student Activities Board, Bengal)

ASISU Office
Room 399, Hypostyle
(208) 282-3435

Related to Talent (e.g., music, drama) Academic Department Chairpersons

Veterans

Educational Benefits

Veterans Coordinator Room 319, Museum Building
(208) 282-2676

Federal and State Financial Aid

Financial aid is help for meeting college costs: both direct educational costs (such as tuition, fees, books, etc.) and personal living expenses (such as food, housing, and transportation). Each year thousands of students attending our university rely upon student assistance funds to meet some of their college costs. The majority of our students rely upon student assistance programs which are managed by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office and whose sources of funds are from the federal and state governments.

Major financial aid programs available through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office include the following:

• Federal College Work Study
• Federal Perkins Loans
• Special Nonresident Waivers
• Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
• Teach Grants
• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Ford Direct Student Loans
• Federal Ford direct Parent Loans for Underraduate Students
• Federal Ford Graduate PLUS Loans

The application form used for financial aid programs through the Financial Aid Office is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA will cover an application period for a given school year--fall, spring and summer semesters. Students are encouraged to file a FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 for the subsequent school year and/or summer semester using copies of tax forms from the year most recently completed.

Financial Aid counselors are available to discuss students concerns related to financial aid. The Financial Aid staff will describe the types of financial assistance available and will assist students with the application process. Financial Aid counselors can also assist students in determining the cost of attendance, how to manage money while in school, and how to identify alternative sources of funding and also assists students in locating part-time jobs funded by the Federal Work Study Program.

Students must meet certain conditions in order to receive federal financial assistance through Idaho State University. The general conditions include the following: completion of a FAFSA to determine eligibility; admission and enrollment as a degree seeking student in a course of study leading to a degree or certificate; enrollment as a full-time (at least 12 credits per semester) three quarter time (9-11 credits per semester or half-time (6-8 credits per semester) student; meet Financial Aid satisfactory academic progress policy; be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non- citizen; and not owe a refund or repayment on Title IV grants or be in default or delinquent on Title IV loans.

To obtain more specific information, contact the Financial Aid Office, Room 337, Museum Building, Campus Box 8077, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209-8077, (208) 282-2756. Or use the Financial Aid and Scholarship Web page, www.isu.edu/departments/finaid/.

Scholarships

Scholarship criteria vary (i.e., minimum grade point average and/or financial need, major, etc.). Scholarship announcements, including eligibility and application deadline information, are regularly distributed by the Scholarship Office to campus departments, the student newspaper, posted on the Scholarship Bulletin Boards located in the lobby of the Museum Building, and published to the Scholarship Office website (www.isu.edu/scholar). Individuals seeking information on scholarships should contact the Scholarship Office:

Scholarship Office
Museum Building, Room 327
921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8391
Pocatello, ID 83209-8391
(208) 282-3315
www.isu.edu/scholar

Nonresident tuition waivers are available to qualified students who demonstrate financial need (inquiries should be addressed to the Idaho State University Financial Aid and Scholarship Office), to students who have demonstrated strong academic ability, and to residents of Washington and Utah through reciprocal agreements. Contact the Scholarship Office for a scholar-related nonresident tuition waiver or Washington/Utah reciprocity nonresident tuition waiver information and applications.

Academic Information

Academic Policies

Academic policies fall under the purview of the University faculty. As such, all catalog entries and changes regarding academic policies in this section entitled “Academic Information” must be approved by a) the Academic Standards Council, b) the Faculty Senate, and then c) the appropriate administrative levels prior to publication and enforcement.

Courses Required of All Degree-Seeking Students

All degree-seeking students must fulfill departmental, General Education, and general graduation requirements for their particular fields of study. Departmental graduation requirements are course concentration requirements for a major in each field of study, and are listed under the college to which the department belongs. General Education requirements are course distribution requirements for particular degrees, as listed below. Graduation requirements regarding credits, grades, and residence are common to all bachelor's degrees and are described in the section following the General Education listing.

The General Education Program

The General Education Program at Idaho State University prepares students to be life-long, independent learners and active, culturally aware participants in diverse local, national, and global communities.  As the foundation for all further studies, General Education promotes comprehensive literacy—including effective communication, mathematical, and technological skills; reasoning and creativity; and information literacy—and a broad knowledge base in the liberal arts.

General Skills and Abilities:

Through completing the General Education Program students will be able to

• Communicate effectively and clearly in standard written and spoken language
• Use mathematical language and quantitative reasoning effectively
• Think logically, critically, and creatively
• Locate relevant sources and use them critically and responsibly

Broad Knowledge in the Liberal Arts:

Through completing the General Education Program students will be able to recognize, understand, explain, and use fundamental areas of knowledge in each of the broad disciplinary divisions of the humanities and fine arts, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences as a basis for more specialized intellectual inquiry. This broad knowledge includes the following:  foundational theoretical terms and concepts; historical influences of individuals and theories; disciplinary theories and their application; methodologies, professional ethics, and tools; and inter-relationships among disciplines.

The University expects that, in addition to acquiring skills, abilities, and broad knowledge from the general education program, students will continue to develop these skills and abilities and deepen their knowledge within all degree programs.

Idaho State University's General Education program is the foundation for degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, health professions, pharmacy, and a Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAS/BAT) that combines an Applied Technology program with a foundation in general education and a supporting field. As a common foundation, general education is jointly owned by all the colleges even though many of the courses that fulfill the requirements are taught in the College of Arts and Letters.

The General Education requirements are organized into twelve goals: three in the skills areas of writing, speaking, and mathematics, and nine in content areas. Students are placed in general education courses on the basis of ACT scores and placement testing. Students in all colleges, including the College of Technology, take the College Board Computerized Placement Test for placement in English and mathematics courses. Depending on the results of placement testing in skill areas and foreign languages, general education comprises 37 to 61 of the 120 credit hours required for a baccalaureate degree.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the College of Arts and Letters or in the College of Science and Engineering must complete all goals. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education must complete all goals except 10B. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration, or the Bachelor of Arts in colleges other than Arts and Letters or Science and Engineering, must complete Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, and 11-12. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Applied Science, or the Bachelor of Applied Technology may substitute 12 hours in physical or biological sciences for Goals 4 and 5, and must complete only two of Goals 6, 7, and 8, and three of Goals 9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree are required to take Goal 1, Goal 2, eight credits of a foreign language, twelve credits in the social sciences, eight credits in the natural sciences, and four credits other than music and foreign languages in the humanities. The General Education Requirements for students admitted to the Bachelor of University Studies degree are individualized, although most students in that program take courses that would meet most goals.

Some goals can be met only by a specified course or sequence of courses. Others allow a small range of choices that accommodate the needs of students with different prospective majors. To meet the quantitative competence goal, for example, students may elect one of six mathematics courses.

More about Bachelor of Arts
More about Bachelor of Fine Arts
More about Bachelor of Science
More about Bachelor of Applied Technology / Bachelor of Applied Science
More about Bachelor of Music
More about Bachelor of University Studies

General Education Requirements: The Twelve Goals

Goal 1:

To express ideas in clear, logical, and grammatically correct written English.

Criteria for courses: Courses in expository writing fulfill this requirement. The skills learned in these courses are those that are readily adaptable to any situation in which one must communicate in writing. Writing courses designed to meet the special needs of one discipline do not fulfill this requirement.

Credits required: Variable, depending on whether the student is placed in ENGL 0090 (noncredit), ENGL 1101, or ENGL 1102. Goal 1 is satisfied when the student has passed ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C-" or better. 

HONS 1101 and 1102 Honors Humanities I and Honors Humanities II, completed with grades of C- or better in both courses, also satisfy this Goal. 

Goal 2:

To express ideas clearly, correctly, logically, and persuasively in spoken English.

Criteria for courses: Courses fulfilling this requirement are those in which students develop skills appropriate to formal and informal, public and private oral discourse. Students study and practice the principles of interpersonal communication, small group dynamics, expository speaking, argumentation, and persuasion. Courses designed to meet the special needs of one discipline do not fulfill this requirement.

Credits required: 3 or satisfactory completion of a proficiency examination administered by the Department of Communication and Theatre.

Courses satisfying the goal:

COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr

Goal 3:

To gain an understanding of mathematics as a language in which to express, define, and answer questions about the world.

Criteria for courses: Courses fulfilling the requirement (1) require a basic high school algebra background as defined by the prerequisite listed for each course below, and (2) acquaint the student with a significant body of mathematical language, models, and methods.

A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Statistics will also satisfy this goal.

Credits required: 3-4 credits

Courses satisfying the goal:

For further information about mathematics prerequisites and placement, see Placement in Mathematics, which follows these goal descriptions.
 

Goal 4:

To understand how the biological sciences explain the natural world.

Criteria for courses: Courses in the biological sciences that fulfill this requirement (1) examine the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained, (2) introduce the basic concepts and terminology of the biological sciences, and (3) explore how scientific knowledge influences human society.

A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Biology will also satisfy this goal. 

Successful completion of HONS 201 and HONS 202 Honors Science I and Honors Science II satisfies goals 4 and 5. 

Credits required: 4 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one set):

Goal 5:

To understand how the physical sciences explain the natural world.

Criteria for courses: Courses in the physical sciences that fulfill this requirement (1) examine the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained, (2) introduce the basic concepts and terminology of one or more of the physical sciences, and (3) explore how scientific knowledge influences human society.

A score of 4 or 5 in the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Chemistry will also satisfy this goal.

Successful completion of HONS 201 and HONS 202 Honors Science I and Honors Science II satisfies goals 4 and 5. 

Credits required: 4 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

Goal 6:

To understand the creative processes, the aesthetic principles, and the historical traditions of one or more of the fine arts.

Criteria for courses:  Courses in the Fine Arts disciplines that fulfill this requirement (1) demonstrate the creative processes and the aesthetic principles artists employ, (2) demonstrate how art both reflects and shapes human and artistic values, (3) introduce students to the work of major artists. Performing and studio courses do not fulfill this requirement.

A score of 4 or 5 in the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in either Art History or Music History and Literature will also satisfy this goal.

Credits required: 3 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

Goal 7:

To understand how major works of literature explore the human condition and examine human values.

Criteria for courses: Courses fulfilling this requirement (1) emphasize major writers and major genres, (2) emphasize how literary artists contribute to understanding the human condition. Courses devoted to the study of a single literary figure, a single genre, or a single national literature do not fulfill this requirement.

A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Literature and Composition will also satisfy this goal.

Credits required: 3 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

Goal 8:

To understand how major philosophies influence human thought and behavior.

Criteria for courses: Courses fulfilling this requirement (1) examine a broad range of topics leading to or issuing from major philosophical questions, (2) emphasize the works of major philosophers.

Credits required: 3 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

Goal 9:

To understand the history and culture of the United States.

Criteria for courses: Courses fulfilling this requirement stress the interaction of ideas, events, and environment which have been significant in molding the nation's culture and history through time. Courses which consider one or two narrow aspects of American history or culture do not fulfill this requirement.

Credits required: 3 credits.

A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement exam in U.S. History will also satisfy this goal.

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

Goal 10A:

To understand cultures other than that of the United States.

Criteria for courses: Courses fulfilling this requirement (1) concern themselves with one or more significant contemporary or past cultures other than that of the United States, (2) are broad studies of that culture, and (3) integrate intellectual, cultural, and historical developments of the culture. Studies of one aspect of a foreign culture do not fulfill this requirement.

A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in European History, World History or World Geography will also satisfy this goal.

Successful completion of HONS 1103 and HONS 11104, Honors Social Science I and Honors Social Science II, satisfies Goals 10A and 11.

Credits required: 3 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

and/or

Goal 10B:

To develop communication skills in a foreign language and an understanding of its cultural context.

Criteria for courses: Courses fulfilling this requirement are those that (1) stress spoken and written communication in a single foreign language; (2) examine the language's grammatical structure in comparison with English; (3) treat the foreign language as a significant aspect of civilization; and (4) foster an appreciation for the cultural heritage of people from a different ethnic environment.

Credits required: 8 credits in a single language. Nonnative speakers of English, i.e. students who grew up in a non-English speaking country and learned English as their second language fulfill Goal 10B by passing ENGL 1101 and 1102.

A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in a foreign language will also satisfy this goal.

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one language):

Goal 11:

To understand how political and/or economic organizations, structures, and institutions function and influence human thought and behavior.

Criteria for courses: Courses in government and/or economics that fulfill this requirement (1) examine significant economic or political institutions; and (2) demonstrate the function and processes of those institutions through methods of these social sciences.

Courses which focus on narrow aspects of the economic or political systems or which are of a current, topical nature do not fulfill this requirement.

A score of  3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Political Science, Macroeconomics, or Microeconomics will also satisfy this goal.

Credits required: 3 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

Goal 12:

To understand how people function within society. 

Criteria for courses: Courses in sociology, psychology, and/or anthropology that fulfill this requirement (1) emphasize individual or group behavior, and (2) demonstrate central analytical approaches used in these social sciences. Courses which focus on narrow aspects of sociology, psychology, or anthropology or which are of a current topical nature do not fulfill this requirement.

A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Psychology will also satisfy this goal.

Credits required: 3 credits

Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):

General Education and Major Field Requirements

If a student's major program requires a course which also is approved for general education, that course may fulfill both general requirements and major field requirements.

Other Means of Satisfying General Education Requirements

Goals 1 and 2 must be satisfied as stated above. Goals 4-12 may be satisfied by six hours in the appropriate field for the goal if the courses are compatible with the goal (determined by the department). A course may not satisfy two goals.

Departments have identified the following courses as other means of satisfying General Education Requirements:

Goal 3:  A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Statistics will also satisfy this goal. For Elementary Education majors ONLY, Goal 3 may be satisfied by taking both MATH 2256 and MATH 2257.

Goal 4:  A score of 3 or above on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Biology will also satisfy this goal.

Successful completion of HONS 2201 and HONS 2202 Honors Science I and Honors Science II satisfies goals 4 and 5. 

Goal 5: Choose one combination:

Successful completion of HONS 2201 and HONS 2202 Honors Science I and Honors Science II satisfies goals 4 and 5. 

Goal 6:  A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in either Art History or Music History and Literature will also satisfy this goal.

Goals 6 and 7 together are satisfied when both the following courses have been completed:

Goal 7: Choose two (6 credits):

A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in English Literature and Composition will also satisfy this goal.

Goal 8: Choose two (6 credits):

Goal 9: Choose two (6 credits):

A score of 3 or better on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in U.S. History will also satisfy this goal.

Goal 10A: Choose two (6 credits):

A score of 3 or better on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in European History, World History, or World Geography will also satisfy this goal.

Goal 10B:  A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in a foreign language will also satisfy this goal.

Goal 11: Choose two (6 credits):

A score of 3 or better on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Political Science, or a score of 4 or 5 on the exam in Macroeconomics or Microeconomics, will also satisfy this goal.

Goal 12:  A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in Psychology will also satisfy this goal.

Goal Course Learning Outcomes

This section details specific learning outcomes for each of the goal courses described in the preceding overview of the General Education Requirements. These learning outcomes were articulated by the academic departments in the former College of Arts and Sciences as part of the ongoing review of the general education program at Idaho State University. These review efforts underscore the University's commitment to a sound general education as the foundation for effective learning throughout students’ educational programs.

The learning outcomes listed below represent the specific expectations for student learning developed by each academic department for its goal course(s). Though there is considerable overlap between many of the stated outcomes, the various outcomes are specific to each course and to the academic discipline in which it is based. This specificity serves two primary purposes. One purpose is to make assessment of what is learned in the courses by the students more accurate and effective; however the most important purpose is to answer the question “What, exactly, will students get from this course; why should they take it?” These goal course learning outcomes, then, represent information vital to informing sound decisions as students plan their educational programs.

Goal 1 Learning Outcomes — ENGL 1102
Stated Goal:  To express ideas in clear, logical, and grammatically correct written English.
(The skills learned in these courses are those that are readily adaptable to any situation in which one must communicate in writing.)

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:

1. read academic texts critically, analyzing and interpreting prose written from a variety of disciplinary, ideological, and rhetorical perspectives.
2. use appropriate research methods to gather, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize material from both primary and secondary sources, with special consideration of points of view and representations of academic discourse communities.
3. demonstrate conscious control of practicing writing as a process aimed at developing abilities to write argumentative/persuasive prose for a variety of academic purposes and audiences. To this end, students will produce at least 5,000 words of edited prose demonstrating the ability to:

a. support theses developed from thorough consideration of multiple perspectives on significant issues.
b. use a variety of rhetorical strategies for a range of audiences and purposes, chiefly for persuasion and argument.
c. control conventions of written English for academic purposes, including summary, paraphrase, and appropriate documentation style(s).
d.  proofread and edit writing to conform to accepted standards for academic writing in English

Goal 2 Learning Outcomes — COMM 1101
Stated Goal: To express ideas clearly, correctly, logically, and persuasively in spoken English. (The course satisfying this goal ensures that students develop skills appropriate to formal and informal, public and private oral discourse.)

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:

1. study, prepare, and present spoken exercises in interpersonal communication, group communication, informative speaking, argumentation, and persuasion.
2. utilize appropriate research methods such as library research, web research, and interviewing to gather information and evidence for their presentations.
3. select from their research important ideas and arguments. Students then structure their ideas and arguments according to appropriate informational, argumentative, and persuasive formats.
4. present three spoken exercises to the class using extemporaneous (not read or memorized) delivery.
5. demonstrate basic rhetorical principles in preparing and presenting their spoken exercises including:  sound research, logical structure, appropriate and correct language, careful audience adaptation, logical argument, appropriate emotional appeal, and careful credibility development.

Goal 3 Learning Outcomes — MATH 1123, 1127, 1130, 1153, 1160, and 1170
Stated Goal: To gain an understanding of mathematics as a language in which to express, define, and answer questions about the world.

Student Learning Outcomes
MATH 1123, Mathematics in Modern Society students will investigate fields of current interest in which mathematical reasoning is connected with and applied toward modern problems involving social choice and decision-making. Topics will be selected from such areas as voting and apportionment, fair division of property, networking, scheduling, population growth and decline, and the interpretation of graphical and statistical information.

Students will:

1. read descriptions of the topics to be investigated and evaluate the importance of each in current society and in the marketplace;
2. integrate verbal and quantitative aspects of the problems under consideration;
3. study historical accounts of proposed solutions and algorithms;
4. solve numerous examples of each problem, so as to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of the various available procedures;
5. learn to communicate their solutions orally and in writing.

MATH 1127, The Language of Mathematics students will study the precise language used throughout mathematics.

Students will:

1. read mathematical passages;
2. study the necessity of appropriate notation in mathematical exposition;
3. practice precise exposition of quantitative, logical, and spatial concepts;
4. recognize and avoid pitfalls of inaccurate speech and writing;
5. transfer mathematical precision to their analysis of other forms of prose;
6. learn the basics about such concepts of mathematics as set, function, relation, and identity; become more proficient with proofs.

MATH 1130, Finite Mathematics students will study problems similar to those which calculus handles successfully for continuous models. Finite mathematics provides an alternative approach to such applications when the underlying model is either not necessarily continuous or when the methods and concepts of calculus are not needed or not feasible.

Students will:

1. study the concept, the notation, and the manipulations of matrices;
2. use matrices as a convenient data structure for systems of linear equations and inequalities, applying them also to such problems as network analysis and optimization;
3. study the computation and the application of probability and its consequences as a valuable tool for decision-making under uncertainty;
4. develop and apply models that link matrix theory and probability (for example, Markov chains);
5. solve numerous problems from the topics above and explore possible extensions and connections to such areas as elementary statistics, game theory, or the mathematics of finance.

MATH 1153, Introduction to Statistics students will be introduced to descriptive and inferential statistics in this course. In a modern world which often suffers from both too much and too little data, students will participate in intelligently applying the concepts of this course to a variety of disciplines.

Students will:

1. interpret and produce descriptive statistics, both graphical and numerical;
2. study some of the foundational concepts of statistical inference, including the role of the normal distribution and other distributions;
3. solve numerous problems in inferential statistics from a wide collection of real-world and academic environments, with emphasis on testing hypotheses and estimating parameters;
4. determine the assumptions that underlie and explain past and present use and abuse of statistical reasoning;
5. practice using tables and/or calculators and/or software as time-and labor-saving devices, but only to the extent that these devices enhance understanding of the concepts and procedures of statistics.

MATH 1160, Applied Calculus students will study the central concepts of differential and integral calculus at the introductory level. Connections will be made between these concepts and their application toward problems in the life sciences, the social sciences, and business.

Students will:

1. investigate the concepts of calculus via accurate interpretation, manipulation, and application of the symbols of calculus;
2. investigate the concepts of calculus via the examination of numerical measurement and data;
3. investigate the concepts of calculus from a graphical perspective;
4. investigate the concepts of calculus using insights gained from applications and successful mathematical models; 
5. solve numerous problems that illustrate the mutually reinforcing nature of the above-mentioned symbolic, numerical, graphical, and applied approaches to studying calculus.

MATH 1170, Calculus I students will begin in this course an in-depth study of the central concepts of differential and integral calculus. Connections will be made between these concepts and their application toward problems arising primarily in the natural sciences and in engineering.

Students will:

1. be able to evaluate various limits and to appreciate the concept of limit as the portal from background mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) into calculus;
2. master the definition of derivative (both as a rate of change and as a slope), study its properties, compute and manipulate derivatives without dependence on symbolic software, and apply derivatives to the solution of actual problems arising in science;
3. master the construction of the definite integral of a continuous function so as to recognize applications of integration when they arise, and practice the evaluation of indefinite integrals;
4. study indefinite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and solve numerous problems that apply it to natural sciences and geometry.

Goal 4 Learning Outcomes-  BIOL 1100, 1100L, 1101, 1101L
Stated Goal:  To understand how the biological sciences explain the natural world. 
(These courses examine the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained,  introduce the basic concepts and terminology of the biological sciences, and explore how scientific knowledge influences human society.)

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:

1. design an experiment, based on a reasonable scientific hypothesis, to demonstrate how an environmental factor affects a living organism
2. choose two biological concepts from the following list and explain how they are related:  ecology, cell function, evolution, genetics.
3. provide two examples that show why it is important in everyday life for an educated person to understand biology.
4. pick a single concept in biology and explain its historical development.
5. discuss the biological evidence for ONE of the following biological concepts: biological evolution, DNA as the genetic material, independent assortment of chromosomes, competitive exclusion.
6. develop their written arguments using clear and concise prose.

Goal 5 Learning Outcomes — GEOL 1100, 1100L, 1101, 1101L, 1110L, and 1115, 1115L; CHEM 1100, 1101, 1102, and 1111, 1112; PHYS 1100, 1101, 1101L and 1152, 1153
Stated Goal:  To understand how the physical sciences explain the natural world. These courses examine the processes by which scientific knowledge is gained, introduce the basic concepts and terminology of one or more of the physical sciences, and explore how scientific knowledge influences human society.

Student Learning Outcomes

CHEM 1100, 1101, 1102, 1111, 1112
Students will:

1. demonstrate knowledge of basic chemical processes and terminology.
   
2. demonstrate awareness of how chemistry is a part of their everyday lives.
3. understand the nature of scientific knowledge as compared to other forms of knowledge and be able to distinguish what is scientific knowledge from what is not.
4. demonstrate their understanding of how the process of science works.
5. demonstrate developing confidence in learning chemistry (and science in general).
6. demonstrate the development of a positive attitude toward chemistry.

GEOL 1100/1100L, 1101/1101L, 1110L, 1115/1115L
Students will:

1. describe the scientific method and provide an example of its application.
2. pick a single theory from the science represented by this course and explain its historical development.
3. provide two examples of testable hypotheses.
4. provide two specific examples that illustrate why it is important to the everyday life of an educated person to be able to understand science.
5. describe two current examples of the relationship between physical science and public policy.
6. describe an example of how the Earth’s internal heat drives physical processes we can observe at the Earth’s surface.
7. describe an example of how solar energy drives physical processes we can observe at the Earth’s surface.
8. describe the relationship between geologic processes and natural resources used by human society.
9. outline our understanding of geologic time and discuss how this course opened their minds to the notion of a four-dimensional science. 

PHYS 1100, 1101,1101L, 1152, 1153
Students will:

1. improve their conceptual understanding of physical laws.
2. develop problem solving skills, and the ability to apply fundamental principles to quantitatively describe and predict physical behavior.
3. critically evaluate scientific and technical information and communicate their understanding.
4. (152/153) improve their conceptual knowledge of Earth, our solar system, our place in the universe, where we came from, and where we are going. 
5. (152/153) develop a useful set of problem solving skills that will enable them to make predictions based on scientific data.  Students will develop understanding of the scientific method and it’s usefulness in understanding how the universe works.  
6. (152/153) demonstrate the ability to critically assess scientific and technical information and to communicate in a persuasive manner ideas based on such assessments.

Goal 6 Learning Outcomes —DANC 1105 and 2205; MUSC 1100, 1106, and 1108; M C 2210; ART 2210; THEA 1101
Stated Goal: To understand the creative processes, the aesthetic principles, and the historical traditions of one or more of the fine arts. (All of these courses emphasize understanding the creative processes and the aesthetic principles which artists employ, how art both reflects and shapes human and artistic values, and an introduction to the works of major artists.)

Student Learning Outcomes
DANC students will:

1. gain knowledge of various dance forms from around the world;
   
2. gain an understanding of dance as an art form, a form of education, a repository of cultural knowledge, and a form of physical development with therapeutic attributes;
3. view as well as embody dance experiences in the studio setting;
4. comprehend dance in relation to historical events and cultures;
5. gain a perspective on dance criticism with respect to aesthetics and representation.

MUSC 1100 students will focus on the history of Western music from the Medieval period through the 21st century.

Students will:

1. encounter music through lectures, listening examples, videos, and live concert attendance.
   
2. learn the basic elements of music.
3. use their learned music vocabulary to hear music from different musical eras.
4. use their learned music vocabulary to describe music (in speech and writing) from different musical eras.

MUSC 1106 students will gain an appreciation and awareness of American folk, pop, and art music in the United States.  The history of both sacred and secular music is traced from the indigenous (American Indian) and European cultures

Students will: 

1. encounter American music through reading, lectures, listening examples, videos, and live concert attendance.
   
2. gain an appreciation of the range of musical genres and styles found in American music.
3. aurally identify the range of musical genres and styles found in American music.
4. articulate (in speech and writing) their understanding of the range of musical genres and styles found in American music, as well as the musical elements which constitute those genres and styles.

MUSC 1108 students will survey both the history of Western and non-Western music. The course is a chronological journey through the musical eras which emphasizes awareness of music from around the world.

Students will:

1. be introduced to world music through reading, lectures, listening examples, videos, and live concert attendance.
2. understand the elements of music shared throughout the world.
3. be able to define the history of traditional and ethnic music.
4. articulate (in speech and writing) their understanding of the range of musical elements which constitute music around the world.

M C2 210, ART 2210
Students will:

1. study photographs which are significant to the evolution of this medium and gain appreciation for their aesthetic and communicative importance. The conceptual basis for the images is stressed.
2. gain a knowledge of the visual history from the early industrial revolution which spawned photography to images of present day society and their importance in the shaping of western culture and the photographic aesthetic.
3. learn the social, cultural, political and major aesthetic influences on photography which were instrumental in the creation of the major styles and uses of photographs.

The progress of the student in this course is measured using the following instruments:

A. Midterm exam. This exam is comprised of objective and essay questions which test both specific information and overall understanding of the invention and evolution of photography throughout the 19th century.

B. Research paper. The paper demonstrates the student's ability to write intelligently on a specific nontechnical topic in photography. They are required to discuss an artist's work and how it contributed to the overall body of photographic knowledge.

C. Final exam. This exam is comprised of objective and essay questions which test both specific information and overall understanding of the evolution of photography and the impact of new technologies on 20th century image making.

Please note that as information on the historical importance of 21st century photography becomes available, it will be included in this course.

THEA 1101 students will understand theatre as a highly collaborative art. A theatrical performance represents a host of choices made by the playwright, the director, the designers, the actors, and the running crew. In coming to understand these choices, THEA 1101 students will gain an appreciation for all aspects of the art of theatre, and learn to be perceptive and knowledgeable audience members.

Students will:

1. tour our performance, shop and backstage areas as possible, and will study theatre architecture, including types of stages (proscenium, thrust, arena, black box) and considerations in theatre design.
2. be exposed to the basic considerations of theatrical design, including stage design/construction, costume design/construction, lighting, makeup, and sound design.
3. be exposed to elements of acting and directing. Where possible, they will meet directors and actors involved with Theatre Idaho State University productions.
4. attend several performances and respond to them both verbally and through written assignments.
5. read and discuss a number of plays from a variety of time periods, generally including Greek/Roman, Elizabethan, early Realism, and contemporary.
6. gain a general sense of the history of Western theatre.
7. participate in group projects which will acquaint them with specific aspects of theatrical production.

Goal 7 Learning Outcomes — English 1110, 1115, 2257, 2258
Stated Goal:  To understand how major works of literature explore the human condition and examine human values. (All four of the Goal 7 courses emphasize both major writers and major genres, as well as how literary artists contribute to understanding the human condition.)

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:

1. demonstrate an understanding of how literary artists contribute to understanding the larger human condition, including an understanding the nature of “literature,” i.e. those texts worth critical study in a college classroom.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the intellectual demands necessary to reading literature critically. Students will demonstrate this understanding by:
   a.    identifying the characteristics inherent in literature, such as emotional, intellectual, and aesthetic designs, as well as dramatic meditations on problems of the human condition.
   b.    relating the characteristics of literature to larger cultural and human values.
   c.    articulating how individual works of literature are representative, even critical, of the cultures and historical periods in which they are written and read.
   d.    identifying traditional genres and subgenres of literature — poetry, prose fiction, drama, prose nonfiction — and the mental activities required to engage a literary text.
   e.    articulating an understanding of the range of ways to define text/reader and writer/reader relationships.
3. write at least 2500 words of edited prose focused on their demonstrating:
   a.    the ability to analyze the constituent parts of a variety of literary texts and the ability to articulate the relationship between the construction of a text and the ability of a text  to make significant comment concerning the human condition.
   b.    the ability to analyze the historical contexts in which literary texts occur and the ability to articulate the relationship between the human condition explored in literary texts and the historical and cultural contexts from which it was written.

 
Goal 8 Learning Outcomes — PHIL 1101, 1103
Stated Goal:  To understand how major philosophies influence human thought and behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:

1. become acquainted with important philosophical issues.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the positions and arguments of the major philosophers on these issues.
3. read philosophical texts critically.
4. recognize the major arguments for and against philosophical positions.

Goal 9 Learning Outcomes — AMST 2200, HIST 1111, 1112, HIST 1118
Stated Goal: To understand the history and culture of the United States. (These courses stress the interaction of ideas, events, and environment which have been significant in molding the nation’s culture and history through time.)

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture and the ability to apply the concept to various American cultures;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the concept of cultural change over time.
3. demonstrate an ability to construct and support effective arguments using historical and cultural perspectives.

Goal 10A Learning Outcomes — ANTH 2237, 2238, 2239, HIST 1101, 1102, 2251, 2252, 2254, 2255
Stated Goal: To understand cultures other than that of the United States (These courses emphasize an integrated understanding of intellectual, cultural, and historical developments in cultures other than that of the U.S.)

Student Learning Outcomes

ANTH 2237/2238/2239 courses recognize that we live in a multicultural and dangerous world in which it is important that Americans understand, and can interact with, people from other cultures.  Americans should comprehend not only the cultural experiences of others, but be able to use this improved understanding to reflect on their own cultural experiences. The objective of these courses is to provide a semester-long in-depth introduction to the values, behaviors, history, and intellectual achievements of a cultural system other than their own.  Through this multicultural learning experience, students gain a better appreciation of cultural diversity within a global economy and politics.  Students who successfully complete this course will be able to better evaluate and understand their own values in a broader multicultural context and to better appreciate the different values of others.

Students will:

1. read about, and visually study (via various audio-visual means), another culture (or cultures within a specific culture area) including, but not limited to, its history, intellectual achievements, religious beliefs, economic systems, social organizations, technologies and interactions with the natural and social environment in which they are embedded.
2. critically assess their own culture and values through specific cross-cultural comparisons.
3. describe how their own culture and values fit into the broader multicultural world.
4. demonstrate the above understandings through graded exams, original papers and presentations, or projects. 

HIST 1101/1102, 2251/2252, 2254/2255
Students will:

1. be able to describe and explain the principal features of the culture(s) of at least one major area outside of the United States, and how those features have changed over a substantial period of time.
2. be able to analyze products of the culture(s) such as literature, philosophical or religious texts, built environments, works of art, or rituals.
3. demonstrate skills in relating changes in cultural expression to diverse aspects of its context including:
   

Goal 10B Learning Outcomes —Beginning foreign language courses
Stated Goal: To develop communication skills in a foreign language and an understanding of its cultural context.

Students will:

1. gain a knowledge of all the important aspects of basic grammar in the chosen language. 
2. develop speaking and comprehension abilities in the chosen language which are suitable for a variety of simple social encounters.
3. develop an appreciation of the cultural breadth of the parts of the world where the chosen language is spoken. 
4. develop an elementary understanding of the scope of literary culture in the chosen language.

Goal 11 Learning Outcomes – ECON 1100, 2201, 2202; POLS 1101
Stated Goal:  To understand how political and/or economic organizations, structures, and institutions function and influence human thought and behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes
ECON 1100, 2201/2202
Students will:

1. read economic texts and articles critically, analyzing and examining economic models, organizations, structures, and institutions.
2. develop an “economic thought process” (e.g., an approach that examines human actions and interactions which places a strong emphasis on choices by individuals who continually compare expected benefits and costs).
3. demonstrate knowledge of key economic concepts and an ability to apply basic economic theory.
4. explain and evaluate basic current economic concepts and controversies published in daily newspapers and weekly news magazines (e.g., The Wall Street Journal, Business Week).
5. demonstrate a basic understanding regarding the generation, construction, and meaning of economic data, and further exhibit an ability to analyze, interpret, and use this data. 

POLS (Political Science) 1101
Students will:

1. demonstrate a well-rounded knowledge of American government and politics sufficient to fulfill civic education goals.
2. demonstrate an understanding of how political scientists analyze and interpret the foundations, institutions, processes, and actors that constitute American government and politics.
3. demonstrate critical thought about American government and politics.
4. develop effective oral and written communication skills.
5. engage in political problem solving and decision making exercises.
6. be exposed to a variety of analytic, methodological, and ideological perspectives in the study of American government and politics.

To these ends, POLS 1101 students will:

1) read texts that focus on the foundations, institutions, processes, and actors that constitute American government and politics.
2) employ the appropriate interpretive, critical, and empirical frameworks and methods in order to analyze, interpret, and synthesize material relevant to the study of American government and politics and in support of civic education. These approaches and methods will be left to the professional judgment and pedagogical philosophy of the individual instructor.
3) be tested with regard to recall (remembering terms, facts), comprehension (understanding meanings), application (using information in different situations), analysis (to ascertain the key elements of a theory, structure, institution, process, or event), synthesis (to generalize or create new ideas from existing sources), and evaluation (to discriminate and assess the value of evidence). (The types of testing employed will be left to the discretion of the individual instructor. Testing can range from traditional exams to critical research papers to groups projects to simulations to case studies.)

Goal 12 Learning Outcomes — Anthropology 1100, Sociology 1101, 1102, Psychology 1101
Stated Goal: To understand how people function within society. (These courses emphasize broad topics concerning individual and/or group behavior, and demonstrate the central analytical approaches used in the social sciences.)

Student Learning Outcomes

ANTH 1100 recognizes that culture consists of the traditions, customs and accumulated knowledge learned by individuals as they mature within societies. The functioning of individuals within socio-cultural systems is normally an unexamined process because the maintenance of cultures often depends on individuals not understanding how the system works and how much of individual behavior and values are determined by the nature of the economies and polities in which they are raised. As the teaching of anthropology depends greatly upon understanding our own society through comparing it to others, students who successfully complete this course will have a better appreciation of how individuals become acculturated into their own society, subculture and/or nation; and how the various aspects of societies are integrated into viable and sustainable systems.

Students will:

1.  read about, and visually study (through various audio-visual means), individuals and groups functioning within diverse societies, both past and present.  This should include how economics, technology, art, religion, politics and philosophy are all integrated with each other in functioning societies.
2. critically assess their own role in their society through cross-cultural comparisons with individuals functioning in other societies.
3. describe how their own culture and values fit into the broader multicultural world.
4. compare a variety of cultures to one another with respect to the components of societies (religion, art, technology, economics, etc.) and how they contribute to making the system sustainable.
5. demonstrate the above understandings through graded exams, original papers and presentations, or projects.

SOC 1101/1102
Students will:

1. (1101) demonstrate an awareness of the general sociological theory and research methods.
2. (1101) read academic texts to critically analyze the social groups and institutions.
3. (1101) students will demonstrate an understanding of sociological theory and method with regard to the analyzing social groups and institutions.
4. (1102) demonstrate an awareness of the general sociological theory and research methods.
5. (1102) read academic texts to critically analyze the social groups and institutions as these relate to social problems and issues.
6. (1102) demonstrate an understanding of sociological theory and method with regard to the analyzing social problems in the context of social groups and institutions.

PSYC 1101
Students will:

1. demonstrate an increased awareness of the determinants of behavior including:
   a.    How individual, social and cultural differences influence behavior
   b.    How learning and cognition influence behavior
   c.    How developmental factors influence behavior across the life span
   d.    How and what physiological mechanisms affect behavior.
2. be exposed to research methods as the apply across the breadth of topics studied by psychologists.
3. be involved in the research process by participating in or by reading original research projects.
4. be exposed to different theoretical orientations adhered to by psychologists practicing both basic and applied science.

General Education Requirements for Certain Degrees

In addition to required courses in their major field of study, all students graduating from Idaho State University with a bachelor's or associate's degree must complete specified General Education Requirements. These General Education Requirements vary from one college to another. Specific General Education Requirements in each college, together with requirements for particular major fields of study, are detailed in the appropriate section relating to each college. The following goal statements provide a reference for the description of General Education Requirements for each degree.

Associate Degrees

All academic Associate Degrees require a minimum of 64 credits. Other requirements differ among the Colleges and departments. The General Education requirements for the associate degrees listed below are found under the designated college or department. Please note that the Associate of Science degree completes General Education requirements for bachelor’s degrees at Idaho State University ONLY for the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Technology, and Bachelor of University Studies. 

College of Arts and Letters

Associate of Arts - Available  in Criminal Justice,  French, Russian, or Shoshoni. Complete all the General Education Goals (includes 10A and 10B).

College of Business

Associate of Science  Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12. Goal 3 may be satisfied by MATH 160 Brief Calculus or by MATH 130 and MATH 143.

Division of Health Sciences

Associate of Applied Science - Available with a Major in Radiographic Science. Students must complete Goals 1-6, 8, 9, 11, and 12.

Associate of Science - Available with a Major in Sign Language Studies.  Must complete all Goals.

College of Science and Engineering

College of Technology

Associate of Applied Science - Available in many programs; goal requirements differ.

Associate of Science - Available in the Associate Degree Registered Nurse, Emergency Management, Fire Services Administration, or Respiratory Therapy program. Goal requirements differ. 

Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Applied Technology—B.A.S./B.A.T.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Applied Technology degree must complete the same goals as those pursuing the Bachelor of Science:
Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5, or 12 hours in the physical or biological sciences; two of Goals 6, 7, and 8; and three of Goals 9, 10A OR 10B, 11, and 12.

More about the Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Applied Technology

Bachelor of Arts—B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Letters or College of Science and Engineering must complete all Goals (i.e., Goals 1-9, 10A AND 10B, and 11-12), while those in other colleges must complete Goals 1-9, 10A OR 10B, and 11-12.

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies—B.A.G.S.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree must complete all 12 of the General Education Goals (both 10A and 10B must be completed). Specific requirements for this degree are given under the College of Arts and Letters.

Bachelor of Business Administration—B.B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration degree must complete Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, and 11-12. (Note that certain goals may be met by specific College of Business requirements: Goal 3 by MATH 160; Goal 11 by ECON 201 and 202.)

Bachelor of Fine Arts—B.F.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in art must complete Goals 1-9 (note that for art majors, Goal 6 must be met with courses outside the Department of Art and Pre-Architecture), 10A, 10B, 11, and 12. (Note: Students who are working on the B.F.A. have the option of fulfilling Goal 10B as is or substituting with an equivalent amount of hours in humanities classes - consult your advisor).

Bachelor of Music—B.M.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree must satisfy Basic Non-Music Requirements as follows: English Composition - 6 cr; COMM 101 Principles of Speech - 3 cr; Foreign Language (French and/or German) - 8 cr (Voice majors are strongly encouraged to elect two years of foreign language.); Social Sciences - 12 cr; Natural Sciences - 8 cr (including at least one laboratory course); Fine Arts or Humanities (not counting foreign language or music) - 3 cr; Electives (other than music) - 7 cr.

Bachelor of Music Education—B.M.E.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education degree must complete Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12.

Bachelor of Science—B.S.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree must complete Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5, or 12 hours in the physical or 12 hours in biological sciences; two of Goals 6, 7, and 8; and three of Goals 9, 10A OR 10B, 11, and 12.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences Education must complete Goals 1-6, Goal 7 or 8, Goal 9 or 10, and Goals 11-12. Note that certain goals are met by specific major requirements: Goal 3 by MATH 143 and 153; Goal 4 by BIOL 100 and 100L, or BIOL 205; Goal 5 by CHEM 100; Goal 6 by ART 100; Goal 11 by ECON 201; Goal 12 by PSYC 101 AND SOC 101.

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree (specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Science degree in any of several Health Occupations majors) must complete Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5, or 12 credits in the physical or biological sciences; two of Goals 6, 7, and 8; and three of Goals 9, 10A, or 10B, 11, and 12.

See the complete description of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science for more information about the degree.

Bachelor of University Studies—B.U.S.

Candidates for the Bachelor of University Studies degree must complete Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5, or 12 hours in the physical sciences, or 12 hours in the biological sciences; two of Goals 6, 7, and 8; and three of Goals 9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12. Candidates may fulfill a goal using courses other than those listed in the Undergraduate Catalog description of the goal, but the B.U.S. Committee must approve such substitutions.

Other Degree Policies

Requirements for Second Degrees

Second Associate's Degree

A student may be granted a second associate's degree by meeting the following minimum requirements: 

Second Bachelor's Degree

A student may be granted a second bachelor's degree by meeting the following minimum requirements: 

(a) a minimum of 32 hours of department-approved work beyond the accumulated number of credits earned at the time of completion of the first degree; 

(b) satisfaction of upper division requirements in the major field as recommended by the department in which the second degree is to be granted; 

(c) satisfaction of lower division courses required by the department beyond the general education requirements fulfilled by the first degree; 

A student who wishes to earn two degrees concurrently must meet the requirements set forth for a second degree and General Education Requirements for each degree (a minimum of 152 credits).  

A student with a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution will be considered to have met Idaho State University's General Education Requirements when seeking a second bachelor degree.

Majors and Minors

Major Concentration

Students must declare a major at 58 credits. For assistance with choosing a major, contact the Counseling and Testing Center, 3rd Floor Gravely Hall, (208) 282-2130. Departmental graduation requirements are satisfied by 24-50 semester hours in the major concentration. Some degree programs may require more than 50 hours in the major.  The number of hours and particular courses required or recommended vary by department and are more fully described in this catalog under department headings.

Minor Concentration

Intent to Major

Each degree-seeking student admitted to Idaho State University will indicate an intent to major in a subject field in which a degree is offered by the University. As a part of the admissions process, the student will select from a coded list of majors the one which most appropriately applies to his/her educational goal. If a student intends to pursue a double major or to seek two degrees, the student will select both of the codes for the two majors or for the two degrees. The major code (or codes) will be entered by the Admissions Office on the student's record. The student will be considered a pre-major in the field selected. A student may elect to change an intent to major by notifying the college coordinator of the new major code to be entered on his/her record.

Application for Status as a Major in a Field of Study

When a degree-seeking student has completed the prerequisites for majoring in a field of study, the student should apply to the appropriate department or college for admission to status as a major and be accepted as a major by the department or college no later than the time at which s/he has acquired 58 semester credits. Failure to do so will block subsequent registration as a degree-seeking student. No student may graduate from the university without having been accepted as a major by the appropriate department or college.

The student will initiate the application for status as a major by filing an application form with the appropriate department or college. A student who is pursuing a double major or a double degree must apply to both of the appropriate departments or colleges.

A student may change his/her status as a major by applying to and being accepted into the appropriate department or college for the new major.

Double Major

Additional Majors or Minors Earned after the First Bachelor’s Degree

An Idaho State University student who wishes to complete additional majors or minors after receiving a baccalaureate degree at Idaho State University may be admitted as a special graduate and must meet the major or minor requirements as determined by the program. Limitations include: 

A student who needs more than sixteen credits for the major or minor should proceed to earn the second degree (32 credits minimum). After acceptance by the appropriate department, school or college and verification of completion, the student’s permanent academic record will be updated accordingly. No additional diploma or certificate will be awarded. Requests for the posting of such majors and minors must be made to the graduation staff in the Office of the Registrar by the posted graduation application deadline for the relevant term. Students should consult with a program advisor or department chair for any program restrictions to this policy.

Graduation Requirements

Degrees, diplomas, or certificates may not be granted unless all requirements are fulfilled. A certificate or degree awarded in error, or upon fraudulent claims, will be withdrawn immediately and the student record corrected accordingly.

Graduation Application

Students planning to graduate should complete a graduation application no less than one semester before all requirements are completed.  

How To Apply

Additional Deadlines

Idaho State University Resident Credit Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Credit Requirements for Graduation

At least 120 credits are required for graduation with a bachelor's degree, although some specific degrees and majors may require more to fulfill all major requirements. At least 36 of the credits counted toward graduation must be in upper division courses carrying 3000 or 4000 numbers. Sixteen of these credits must be earned in courses in the department of the student's major concentration.

Of the credits transferred from a junior college, no more than half the number required for graduation in a given four-year curriculum or the first four years of a longer program may be applied to meet the requirements of the curriculum. (70 credits will be allowed for Idaho junior college transfer students.) Transferred courses with grades of D may be used to meet course requirements for graduation unless the department in which the student is majoring requires that the courses be retaken. The department may refuse the application toward graduation of any transfer course in which the student has received a D grade.

Graduation requirements may be met by no more than the number of credits in certain groups as listed below.

• 48 credits by examination*
• 32 credits in experiential learning*
• 16 credits of correspondence courses*
• 8 credits from Professional Development workshop courses
• 8 credits of electives from an Idaho State University or transfer Professional Technical program.

*See Alternative Credit Opportunities for specific information. Not more than a total of 64 credits may be counted from the above areas.

• 32 credits in business or courses commonly available in a school of business, unless the student is earning a Bachelor of Business Administration.
• 8 credits in organized music (Music majors may count 8 credits of organized music as free electives in addition to 50 credits)
• 8 credits in nonsectarian courses in religious education
• 8 credits in physical activity courses (including all PEAC courses, DANC courses numbered below 2000, and MSL 1110)
• 8 credits in speech and drama activity
• 4 credits in autotutorial foreign language courses.

It is further stipulated that not more than a total of 12 credits from the last five of the above may be counted.

Catalog Requirements

Candidates for associate or bachelor’s degrees may choose to fulfill the degree requirements stated in any one catalog in effect during their enrollment at Idaho State University, subject to the following stipulations:

Regardless of the Catalog the student chooses, deviations may be required for accreditation, licensing, or State Board of Education mandates.

Grade Requirements

An accumulative Idaho State University grade point average of 2.0 or higher is required for graduation. Certain allowances in the calculation of the average may be possible when a curriculum is changing or courses are repeated.

In addition, a grade point average of at least 2.0 is required for all courses in the major and minor. Individual departments may require a higher grade point average.

Revocation of Degrees

The University reserves the right to revoke a previously granted degree, either for failure to satisfy the degree requirements (i.e., a mistake in granting the degree), or for fraud or other academic misconduct on the part of the recipient discovered or acted upon after the degree has been awarded.

Honors Designation at Graduation

Students who secure minimum grade point averages of 3.33 and also are in the top 10% of their respective college's graduating class are designated as graduating with honors. Those in the top 5% graduate with high honors. See also the University Honors Program, described later in this section.

Course Policies

All-University Courses

Departments in colleges of the University may offer any of the following courses subject to adequate student interest.. The following course numbers are regarded as “reserved” for these uses.

1198P, 2298P, 3398P, 4498P Professional Development Workshop 0-3 credits . New methods and opportunities to enhance and supplement skills. Subject to the approval of the Dean of the student’s college, a maximum of eight credits earned in workshops may be applied toward a degree; students taking the courses only for personal development may choose the 0-credit option; those seeking professional development must choose a for-credit option. May be repeated. May be graded S/U. Courses and course instructors are approved by the appropriate department chairs and college deans. Idaho State University maintains responsibility for the academic quality of all programs and courses through management and supervision by Idaho State University faculty and administrators. Credit for these courses is established using the same methods as a normal semester course (i.e. 15 contact hours equals one credit.). Course assignments and tests should be used for outcomes assessment and should be clearly linked to the course goals.

1199, 2299, 3399, 4499 Experimental Courses 1-6 credits. These are courses not described in the catalog. Title and number of credits are announced in the Class Schedule. Experimental Courses may be offered no more than three times.

4493 Senior Thesis 1-4 credits. Supervised by a committee of at least two faculty members, the thesis must be approved by the chairperson(s) of the department(s) involved. The thesis topic may be interdisciplinary, with up to six credits total conferred by one or more departments.  May be repeated for up to 6 credits.  PREREQ: Senior standing and permission of chairperson(s) involved.

4497 Professional Development 1-3 credits. A course for practicing professionals (certified Idaho teachers) aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to undergraduate or graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all meetings of classes in which they are registered. Students who do not attend any sessions of a class during the first week, and have not made prior arrangements with the instructor, may be dropped from the class by the instrukctor to make room for students who are interested in adding the class.

No student may be absent from the campus in connection with extracurricular activities more than sixteen college instructional days per semester. No one extracurricular activity may take students away from the campus more than twelve college instructional days.

Auditing Courses

Course Numbering

Course Scheduling

To assist with your academic planning, courses in the Undergraduate Catalog are designated according to the semester they are usually offered. Unanticipated faculty vacancies and academic program changes may affect future course scheduling. Therefore, students should always contact the academic department to verify future course offerings, especially when specific courses are needed for graduation.

The following letters which appear after the course descriptions indicate the anticipated course scheduling:
 

Cross-listing

Any University program leading to an academic degree that approves courses taught by the College of Technology faculty for inclusion in the academic curriculum may cross-list the course(s) using the academic department's prefix and the College of Technology department's prefix.

Placement into English Courses

1. Students with an ACT English score below 18, a Compass score below 68, or an SAT score of 440 or lower register for ENGL 0090.
2. Students with an ACT English score of 18-24, a Compass score of 68-94, or an SAT score of 450-560 and students who have passed ENGL 0090 register for ENGL 1101.
3. Students with an ACT English score of 25-30 or an SAT score of 570-690 receive 3 ENGL 1101-equivalent credits and register for ENGL 1102.
4. Students with a Compass score of 95-99 register for ENGL 1102; credit for ENGL 1101 will be assigned with a grade of “Satisfactory’ upon passing ENGL 1102, unless they already have a transcripted grade for ENGL 1101. The Compass Test cannot be used to replace an earned grade in a course for purposes of GPA calculation.

For questions regarding ACT scores over 30 or SAT scores of 700 or higher, contact the Department of English and Philosophy: (208) 282-2478.

Advanced Placement Options

1. Transfer students who have taken a three-credit freshman-level course in expository or argumentative writing which is equivalent to Idaho State University's ENGL 1101 course may proceed to ENGL 1102.
2. Students who have achieved scores of 3 or 4 on the Composition and Literature or on the Language and Literature Advanced Placement Examination administered by Educational Testing Service receive a grade of "Satisfactory" and three ENGL 1101-equivalent credits. Students who receive a 5 on the same test(s) will receive two grades of "Satisfactory" and three ENGL 1101-equivalent credits and three ENGL 1102-equivalent credits. 

Placement into Mathematics Courses

All mathematics courses except MATH 0015 have prerequisites. Students place into a course either by completing the prerequisite courses with a grade of C- or better (S in MATH 0015 and 0025) or by achieving appropriate scores on the ACT exam, SAT exam, or Compass mathematics placement exam. For placement purposes, prerequisite coursework or placement examinations must have been taken within the last seven years.

The diagram linked here shows the chain of prerequisites for basic mathematics courses. Courses that fulfill Goal 3 are underlined. The dotted lines indicate that MATH 1147 also fulfills the prerequisite for any course that has MAH 1143 as a prerequisite.

Students should plan their mathematics coursework according to their intended majors. Some majors, for instance, require MATH 1153, and others require MATH 1160. Students who will take calculus must be especially careful to determine whether MATH 1160, Applied Calculus, or MATH 1170, Calculus I, is appropriate. Taking one after the other counts as a repeat and provides no further credit toward graduation. 

Students place into courses higher than MATH 0015 by achieving any one of the following scores on their ACT, SAT, or Compass placement examinations:

Notes:  

1) There is no prerequisite course for MATH 0015, and no scores are necessary.

A student must:
2) Pass MATH 0015 or achieve one of the listed test scores to take MATH 0025.
3) Pass MATH 0025 or achieve one of the listed test scores to take MATH 1108, 1123, or 1127.
4) Pass MATH 1108 or achieve one of the listed test scores to take MATH 1130, 1143, 1147, or 1153.
5) Pass MATH 1143 or achieve one of the listed test scores to take MATH 1144, 1160, 2256, or 2257.
6) Pass MATH 1144 or 1147 or achieve one of the listed test scores to take MATH 1170.

* Goal 3 courses are underlined.
**For Elementary Education majors ONLY, Goal 3 may be satisfied by taking both MATH 2256 and MATH 2257.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Repeating Courses

Credit and Grading Policies

Credit or Credit Hour

Credits Allowed per Semester

Grade Reports and Transcripts

Report cards are not automatically sent to students at the end of a semester. Students may access report cards electronically by logging on to the MyISU web portal at my.isu.edu (don't type www!).

Current students and those who have attended within the past five years may also access their unofficial transcripts via the MyISU web portal at my.isu.edu (don't type www!).  Kiosk computer terminals are available in the foyer of the Office of the Registrar in Pocatello, and at Idaho State University-Meridian, Idaho State University-Idaho Falls, and the Twin Falls Center.

Students who wish to order official Idaho State University transcripts will find the latest ordering information at transcripts.isu.edu (don't type www!) or call (208) 282-2661 for more information. Official transcript requests will be processed within 3 to 5 working days of receipt, unless there is a financial obligation on record for the student requesting the transcript.

Grading System

Other Grade Symbols

Other grading symbols used are: I - Incomplete; IP - Thesis work “in progress;” W - Withdrawal after the close of the registration period; P or NP - the Pass or No pass option; S or U, for Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory performance; and X for no basis for grade. Each of these grades has special conditions which are described below.

Incomplete Grades

Pass/No-Pass Grades

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

X Grade

An instructor can give an X grade when a student has not attended or stops attending, therefore giving the instructor no basis to calculate a grade for the student. The X grade is equivalent to an F or a U. No credits or grade points are awarded in any courses for which an X grade is reported.

Withdrawal Grades

Midterm Grades

Grade Point Average

Credits and Grades for Transfer Courses

Awarding of Credit from Non-Accredited Institutions

1. The student must petition the appropriate academic department at Idaho State University. In addition to formal evaluation of the request, the department may ­require competency verification.
2. In the petition, the student must explain how s/he wishes to deviate from University policy. Some scenarios include:

Academic Renewal Policy

The purpose of this policy is to allow undergraduate students who are returning or transferring to Idaho State University after having been away from college for a number of years a chance for a fresh start. Idaho State University has a petition process for one-time-only use in which the student may request that consecutive semesters of course work be disregarded in calculating the GPA for graduation. To apply, a student must file an academic renewal petition with the dean of his/her college. Eligibility for the program will be subject to the following conditions: 

1. A minimum of three (3) years will have elapsed since last enrollment at an institution of higher education before petition may be filed.
2. Applicant must have a previous cumulative ISU GPA of less than 2.00.
3. This policy will not be used for individual courses.
4. The petition to be filed by the student will specify consecutive terms of undergraduate courses on the transcript to be disregarded.
5. Academic renewal may be awarded one time only.
6. Academic renewal shall not apply to any credits earned for a completed, prior academic degree.
7. Before the petition may be filed, the student must have completed a semester or semesters of an additional 12 credit hours of course work at Idaho State University with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or at least 24 credit hours of course work with a minimum grade point average of 2.00.
8. Upon approval of the petition, the student's permanent official academic record will be suitably annotated to indicate that no work taken during the disregarded term(s) may apply toward the computation of credits and grade points, academic standing, and graduation requirements. However, all work will remain on the records, ensuring an accurate academic history.
9. Students should be aware that this policy MIGHT NOT BE ACCEPTED at transfer institutions.  Academic Renewal granted elsewhere is not transferable to Idaho State University.  Idaho State University conditions must be met.

Good Academic Standing

Students are considered to be in Good Academic Standing at Idaho State University until their Idaho State University GPA places them on academic probation.  At the end of any fall or spring semester, undergraduate students may be placed on probation if the accumulative Idaho State University grade point average does not meet minimum requirements. To maintain “academic satisfactory progress” and avoid probation and/or academic dismissal, a student who has completed up to 25 credits (including transfer credits) must maintain a minimum Idaho State University GPA of 1.75 and a student with 26 or more credits must maintain an Idaho State University GPA of 2.0.

Non-Degree Seeking Status

Undergraduate Student Academic Difficulty and Dismissal Policy

Academic Probation

To maintain "academic satisfactory progress" and avoid academic probation, an undergraduate student who has completed 25 or fewer credits (including transfer credits) must maintain a minimum Idaho State University GPA of 1.75 and an undergraduate student with 26 or more credits must maintain an Idaho State University GPA of 2.0.

At the end of any semester, undergraduate students whose cumulative Idaho State University GPA does not meet the minimum requirements will be placed on Academic Warning, limited to 13 credits for the next semester of attendance, and required to complete the online probation workshop. 

Undergraduate students on Academic Warning who do not earn a 2.00 (and their cumulative Idaho State University GPA does not meet minimum requirements) will be placed on Probation One, limited to 9 credits for the next semester of attendance, required to complete the online probation workshop, and required to meet with their academic advisor of record prior to registering for classes.

Undergraduate students on Academic Warning, Probation One, or Probation Two who attain a cumulative Idaho State University GPA higher than the minimum required for t heir class level are automatically removed from warning or probation. 

Undergraduate students are notified at mid-semester as to whether they are earning below satisfactory grades in any class. The undergraduate students' advisors will also receive this information so they may work with the undergraduate students to try to prevent probationary status.

Academic Dismissal

Petition Policies

An undergraduate student may petition the appropriate college dean or committee for consideration of problems of curricula or admission which are not covered by stated procedures. Curricular petitions must: 1) include a recommendation from the undergraduate student’s advisor, 2) a recommendation by the chair of the department offering courses in the subject field or by a special committee overseeing the requirement, and 3) catalog copy of descriptions of courses transferred from other institutions if the course is to be considered in a test of course equivalency. All copies of the petition are to be advanced to the Registrar’s Office for action after all signatures are affixed. Decisions may require several weeks, and notice of the result will be mailed to the undergraduate student. An undergraduate student may petition for: 

1.    Deletion of Idaho State University grades from computation in the grade point average (GPA) under the conditions which follow:

a.   When an undergraduate student changes to a radically different curriculum, lower division courses which are not required in nor appropriate to the new curriculum may be eliminated from computation of grade point averages for the purpose of determining probation or graduation at the discretion of the dean who has responsibility for the new curriculum.

b.    Elimination of computation of courses from grade point average by petition also results in the elimination of the corresponding course credits.

c.   This adjustment will not be made until the conclusion of one semester in the new curriculum.

d.   Courses (and their prerequisites) that satisfy any general education requirements in the university cannot be removed from GPA computation, even if alternate courses meeting the requirement have been taken.