Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006
General Information about Idaho State University
Administrative Policy Statements
Catalogs, bulletins, course and fee schedules, etc., are not to be considered as binding contracts between Idaho State University and students. The University and its divisions reserve the right at any time, without advance notice, to: (a) withdraw or cancel classes, courses, and programs; (b) change fees schedule; (c) change the academic calendar; (d) change admissions and registration requirements; (e) change the regulations and requirements governing instruction in, and graduation from, the University and its various divisions; and (f) change any other regulations affecting students. Changes shall go into force whenever the proper authorities so determine, and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are matriculated at the time in the University. When economic and other conditions permit, the University tries to provide advance notice of such changes.
Students enrolled in a program that is closed, relocated, or discontinued should be given notice of the closure as soon as is practical. Notwithstanding any other provision of State Board of Education policy, University policy, or University catalog statements to the contrary, arrangements should be made for enrolled students to complete affected programs in a timely manner and with minimum interruptions. When there is a similar program within the institutions governed by the Board, an affected student will be provided with information on transferring to that program, although admission to any such program is contingent upon the availability of a position and the student's meeting any applicable admission requirements. If there is no similar program available within the institutions governed by the Board or the student is not able to gain admission to a similar program, the University will make reasonable efforts to place the student in a related or comparable program within the University. If none is available, the University will make reasonable efforts to assist the student in locating to another program at the University or elsewhere for which he or she is qualified.
Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and federal government, including applicable executive orders pertaining to civil rights, and all rights, privileges, and activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Evidence of practices which are not consistent with such a policy should be reported to the Affirmative Action Office, Museum Building Room 420. The Affirmative Action Office reports to the Office of the President of the University.
Postmaster: Standard bound printed matter postage paid at Pocatello, Idaho. The Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog is published annually in the spring. The Graduate Catalog is published annually in the spring. Copies are made available through the Bookstore. The Undergraduate Catalog is published by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Box 8063, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209-0009.
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Undergraduate Degrees and Minors
| College of Arts and Sciences American Studies • Bachelor of Arts • Minor Anthropology • Bachelor of Arts • Minors: - American Indian Studies - Anthropology - Latino Studies - Linguistics Art • Associate of Arts • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Fine Arts • Minors: - Art History - Studio Biological Sciences • Associate of Science in Biology • Bachelor of Arts in Biology • Bachelor of Science: - Biochemistry - Biology - Botany - Clinical Laboratory Science - Ecology - Microbiology - Zoology • Minors: - Biology - Botany - Ecology - Microbiology - Zoology Chemistry • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science: - Biochemistry - Chemistry • Combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science • Minor Communication and Rhetorical Studies • Associate of Arts • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with Emphases in: - Organizational Communication - Rhetorical Studies • Minors: - Organizational Communication - Rhetorical Studies Criminal Justice • Associate of Arts, with Options in: - Female Corrections - Law Enforcement Dance • Minor, with Emphases in: - Dance Education - Performance and Choreography Earth and Environmental Systems • Bachelor of Arts, with Cross-disciplinary Tracks in - Environmental Health - Environmental Policy and Management • Bachelor of Science, with Cross-disciplinary Tracks in - Biological Systems - Environmental Geochemistry - Global Environmental Change Economics • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with Options in: - Applied Economics - Economic Theory - Law and Economics • Minor Engineering Geology (Emphasis) English • Associate of Arts • Bachelor of Arts, with Options in: - Creative Writing - General English - Professional Writing • Minor, with Options in: - Creative Writing - General English - Professional Writing Foreign Languages • Associate of Arts: - French - German - Latin - Russian - Shoshoni - Spanish • Bachelor of Arts: - French - German - Spanish • Minor: - French - German - Japanese - Russian - Spanish In the following languages, courses but no degrees or minors are available: - Cherokee - Danish - Egyptian Arabic - Greek - Hebrew - Italian - Lakhota - Mandarin Chinese - Navajo - Norwegian - Portuguese - Swedish - Turkish General Studies • Associate of Arts • Bachelor of Arts Geosciences • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science • Emphasis in Engineering Geology • Minors: - Geology - GeoTechnology Health Physics—See Physics History • Associate of Arts • Bachelor of Arts • Minor International Studies • Bachelor of Arts, with Options in: - Political and Economic Development - Language, Literature, and Culture - The United States and World Affairs • Minor Law (Pre-Law): see Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science Mass Communication • Bachelor of Arts, with Emphases in: - Advertising/Public Relations - Journalism - Media Studies - Photography - Television • Minor Mathematics • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Science • Minor Military Science (Army ROTC) (non degree) Music • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Music Education • Minor Organizational Communication— see Communication and Rhetorical Studies Philosophy • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy - Pre-Law Emphasis • Minor Physics • Associate of Science • Associate of Science in Physics (Health Physics Emphasis) • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Science in Physics (Health Physics Emphasis) - Applied Science Track - Bioscience Track • Minor Political Science • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law Emphasis • Minor Pre-Architecture (Courses only) Psychology • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science • Minor Rhetorical Studies—see Communication and Rhetorical Studies Social Work • Bachelor of Arts Sociology • Bachelor of Arts • Minor Theatre • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Fine Arts, with Options in: - Acting-Directing - Costume - Technical • Minors: - Acting - Acting and Directing - Costume - Technical Theatre - Technical Theatre and Costume - Theatre - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature Women’s Studies • Minor Also Offered in the College of Arts and Sciences: • Bachelor of University Studies College of Business Accounting • Bachelor of Business Administration Computer Information Systems • Bachelor of Business Administration • Minor Finance • Bachelor of Business Administration, with Optional Emphasis: - Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management • Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship/Small Business Emphasis - Human Resource Management Emphasis Marketing • Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship/Small Business Emphasis Also Offered in the College of Business: • Associate of Applied Science in Marketing and Management (cooperative degree) • Associate of Science in Business • Major in General Business • Minors: - Business Administration (for Non-Business Majors) - International Commerce (available to any Business Major) - Marketing (for Non-Business Majors) College of Education Business Education (see Secondary Education and Single Subject Teaching Majors) Child and Family Studies • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in General Family and Consumer Sciences • Secondary Single Subject Teaching Major in Family and Consumer Sciences • Secondary Teaching Minor in Consumer Economics • Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences (non-certification) Elementary Education • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science Human Exceptionality (see Special Education) Library Science (courses only) Music Education • Bachelor of Music Education Physical Education (see Sport Science and Physical Education) Secondary Education • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with majors (M) and minors (m): - Biological Sciences (M, m) - Business Education (M, m) - Chemistry (M, m) - Communication and Rhetorical Studies (M, m) - Consumer Economics (m) - Economics (M, m) - Education of Hearing Impaired (m) - English (M, m) - English as a Second Language (ESL) (m) - Family and Consumer Sciences (m) - French (M, m) - Geology (M, m) - German (M, m) - Health Education (M, m) - History (M, m) - Library Science (m) - Mass Communication (m) - Mathematics (M, m) - Physical Education (M) - Physics (M, m) - Political Science (M, m) - Psychology (m) - Russian (m) - Social Science (M, m) - Sociology (M, m) - Spanish (M, m) - Special Education (M, m) - Theatre (M, m) Single Subject Teaching Majors: - American Studies (English Emphasis) - American Studies (History Emphasis) - Art - Biological Sciences - Business Education - Chemistry - English - Family and Consumer Sciences - Geology - Health Education - History - Mathematics - Physical Education - Social Sciences - Rhetorical Studies - Theatre |
Special Education • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - Behavior Disorders Emphasis - Severe Disabilities Emphasis Sport Science and Physical Education • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with Emphases in: - Exercise Science - Physical Education Teaching - Outdoor Education - Sport Management • Minors: - Coaching - Outdoor Education - Sport Management College of Engineering Computer Science • Bachelor of Science • Minor Engineering • Bachelor of Science: - Civil Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Nuclear Engineering Engineering Geology • Interdisciplinary Emphasis Kasiska College of Health Professions Communication Sciences • Bachelor of Science: - Educational Interpreting - Speech Pathology and Audiology - Audiology Option • Associate of Science: Sign Language Studies • Minors: - Deaf Education - Sign Language Studies Counseling (courses only; see Graduate Catalog for degrees) Dental Hygiene • Bachelor of Science Dental Science (courses only; the Idaho Dental Education Program is a cooperative program beginning at ISU and completed at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska) Dietetics • Bachelor of Science Health Care Administration • Bachelor of Science Health Education • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies Option - Community/Worksite Emphasis - School Health Emphasis • Minor • Nonteaching Minor Nursing • Bachelor of Science Physical and Occupational Therapy—courses only (see Graduate Catalog for degrees) Radiographic Science • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Science College of Pharmacy • Doctor of Pharmacy • Joint Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business Administration • Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy (for persons who already hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy) College of Technology Aircraft Maintenance Technology • Technical Certificate: Airframe • Advanced Technical Certificate: Power Plant • Associate of Applied Science: Airframe and Powerplant • Bachelor of Applied Technology Associate Degree Nursing Program • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Science in Health Science Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing • Technical Certificates: - Automotive Collision Repair - Automotive Refinishing • Advanced Technical Certificate: Automotive Repair and Refinishing • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Automotive Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Building Construction Technology • Post-secondary Technical Certificates: - Cabinet Setting - Dry Wall and Taping/Wall Covering Application - Floor Covering Installation - Interior Trim • Technical Certificate: Residential Carpentry • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Business Information • Technical Certificates: - Accounting Clerk - Administrative Office Technology - Legal Office Technology - Medical Office Technology - Web Site Production and Management • Associate of Applied Science: - - Accounting Clerk Office Technology - Administrative Office Technology - Legal Office Technology - Medical Office Technology • Bachelor of Applied Technology Business Technology • Associate of Applied Science, available in Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, and Practical Nursing programs • Technical Certificate, available in Marketing and Management Occupations Child Development • Post-secondary Technical Certificate: Family Child Care • Technical Certificate: Child Care Provider • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Civil Engineering Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Computer/Business Equipment Technology • Technical Certificates: - Computer/Business Equipment Technician - Network • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Computer Software Development Technology • Technical Certificates: • - Computer Operator - Computer Programmer • Advanced Technical Certificate: Programmer/Analyst • Associate of Applied Science: - Internet Programmer - Language Specialist • Bachelor of Applied Technology Computer-Aided Design Drafting Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Computerized Machining Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate: CNC Operator • Advanced Technical Certificate: Machining Technology • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Cosmetology • Technical Certificates: - Cosmetology - Nail Technology • Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Culinary Arts Technology • Technical Certificates: - Culinary Arts - Culinary Management • Associate of Applied Science: - Culinary Arts - Culinary Management - Restaurant Management • Bachelor of Applied Technology Dental Laboratory Technology • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Design Drafting Technology • Technical Certificate: Mechanical Drafting • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Diesel/Diesel Electric Technology • Advanced Technical Certificates: - Diesel Electric Technology - Diesel Technology • Associate of Applied Science: - Diesel Electric Technology - Diesel Technology • Bachelor of Applied Technology: - Diesel Electric Technology - Diesel Technology Electrical Technician • Technical Certificate • Advanced Technical Certificate: Industrial Controls • Associate of Applied Science: Industrial Controls Electromechanical Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Electronic Systems Technology • Technical Certificate: Laser/Electro-Optics Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Associate of Applied Science with Laser/Electro-Optics Technology Option • Bachelor of Applied Technology Electronic Wireless/Telecom Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Geomatics Technology • Bachelor of Science Graphic Arts/Printing Technology • Advanced Technical Certificates: - Graphic Arts - Electronic Imaging - Graphic Arts - Offset Press • Associate of Applied Science: Graphic Arts - Graphic Communication • Bachelor of Applied Technology Health Information Technology • Post-Secondary Technical Certificate: Medical Transcription • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology • Bachelor of Science in Health Science Human Resource Training and Development • Bachelor of Science with Options in: - Corporate Training - Professional-Technical Teacher Education Instrumentation and Automation Technology • Advanced Technical Certificates: - Industrial Controls - Instrumentation Technology • Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Controls - Instrumentation Technology • Bachelor of Applied Technology Laser/Electro-Optics Technology • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Law Enforcement • Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Machining Technology (see Computerized Machining Technology) Marketing and Management Occupations • Technical Certificate: Business Technology • Associate of Applied Science: - Business Administration - Business Technology - Hospitality Management Technology: • Hotel/Restaurant • Tourism - Management Technology - Marketing Technology: • E-Commerce • Retail • Bachelor of Applied Technology Massage Therapy • Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Medical Assisting • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology • Bachelor of Science in Health Science Medical Transcription • Post-Secondary Technical Certificate Nursing (see Associate Degree Nursing Program) Office Technology (see Business Information) Paralegal Studies • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Paramedic Science • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Science in Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Practical Nursing • Certificate (Outreach) • Advanced Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Respiratory Therapy • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Science in Health Science Surveying (see Geomatics Technology) Web Site Production and Management • Technical Certificate • Associate of Applied Science • Bachelor of Applied Technology Welding • Technical Certificate: Weldor General • Advanced Technical Certificate: Weldor-Fitter • Associate of Applied Science: • Bachelor of Applied Technology: Also Offered in the College of Technology: • Adult Basic Education • WORKFORCE TRAINING • Southeast Idaho Region 5 Tech Prep Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Architecture Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatric Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine |
About The University
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 is online at http://www.isu.edu/acadaff/planning.html
Bachelors’ and masters’ degrees in a variety of fields are awarded by the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, Kasiska College of Health Professions, College of Pharmacy, and the Graduate School. Terminal degrees offered at ISU 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 and an Associate of Applied Science degree are included in the curricula of the College of Technology.
Role and Mission
Idaho State University is a broad-based regional public doctoral research University, providing a broad range of educational services to a culturally diverse population of students and to the state. The University is Idaho's center for education in the health professions. Idaho State University offers a wide array of academic programs: in the health professions and related biological and physical sciences and educator preparation (its areas of primary emphasis); in business and engineering education and technical training (its areas of continuing emphasis); and in the liberal arts. It is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts and sciences program as the basis of other academic disciplines and as an independent, multifaceted field of inquiry. The University offers graduate programs in a number of fields and is a national center for the Doctor of Arts degree. Its College of Technology provides high-quality education and training in response to the needs of students and private industry. Idaho State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching. The university engages in sustained and significant research as an essential component of its academic and public service programs. It views public service as an integral part of its mission. Idaho State University is committed to providing accessible, high quality education to the diverse citizenry of its region and state, and delivers comprehensive and creative outreach programs using the latest available technology. The university works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions in serving its constituencies. The university offers a range of academic and support services to help all students succeed. It encourages student and public participation in its cultural, recreational and athletic programs, and welcomes the continuing involvement of alumni and other friends in its endeavors.
Idaho State University..
_is a broad-based regional public university...
Idaho State University provides both general education and specialized programs and fulfills a community college role. It offers certificates, associate, baccalaureate, masters' and doctoral degrees, and post-doctoral residency programs. The university serves the current and emerging needs of the state and region through its wide range of education, research and public service programs for students, the general public, public agencies, and private industry.
Idaho State University is committed to serving the higher education needs of the citizens of the state and the intermountain region. The university seeks to attract and retain high quality undergraduate and graduate students from Idaho and the Intermountain West, while regarding eastern Idaho—an area including the Magic Valley east to Wyoming, north to Montana and south to Utah—as its primary service area.
_is Idaho's center for education in the health professions...
The university serves as Idaho's lead institution for education in the health professions and related biological and physical sciences. Idaho State University delivers statewide comprehensive academic programming, professional continuing education, basic and applied research, and specialized public service in the health sciences.
_offers an array of academic programs...
Idaho State University offers students a full range of academic programs, including majors in the liberal arts and a number of professional fields—the health sciences, business, education and engineering. All Idaho State University academic programs strive for the highest standards of academic excellence, and are responsive to the changing and increasingly complex needs of students and the professions they serve. They recognize that ongoing research is critical to maintaining that excellence and to providing high quality service to public agencies, private enterprise and to the citizens of Idaho.
_has a primary emphasis in educator preparation...
The State Board of Education has designated educator preparation as a primary emphasis area at all Idaho universities. Idaho State University views this area as a field of major importance. The university provides strong educator preparation programs as well as a comprehensive outreach component, serving school districts throughout Idaho.
_is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts program...
Idaho State University recognizes that the heart of its undergraduate program is its rigorous liberal arts core—its arts and sciences curricula. These programs provide focused study in arts and sciences, essential general university courses, and the foundation for an understanding of other disciplines. Their emphasis on critical thinking skills is essential to the lifelong education of an informed citizenry. The liberal arts must remain strong and responsive to the needs of students, of other academic units at the university, and the professions which its graduates enter.
_offers graduate programs in a range of disciplines...
Idaho State University's Office of Graduate Studies and Research fosters and coordinates an array of high quality post-baccalaureate programs at the Master's and Doctoral levels. The graduate school encourages monitoring of students by faculty and provides support for research activities throughout the university. The graduate school is committed to increasing public awareness of the importance of the university's Doctor of Arts program and its role as a national center for that program.
_provides high quality applied technology programs...
College of Technology programs help Idaho State University fulfill its community college function and are responsive to the emerging needs of business and industry. These programs are well-coordinated with University academic courses, particularly those designated as primary emphasis areas. The College of Technology designs and provides programs in response to the employment and economic development needs of the region and state.
_is dedicated to excellence in teaching . . .
Idaho State University recognizes the importance of effective teaching and provides regular instructional improvement opportunities for all faculty. Part-time faculty and graduate students who teach are given appropriate guidance and oversight, and are expected to participate, along with full-time faculty, in activities related to instructional improvement. Teaching excellence is recognized and rewarded by the university.
_engages in sustained, significant research...
Idaho State University recognizes that ongoing research is essential to increasing our understanding of the world around us, to developing quality instruction, to promoting economic development and enhancing the quality of life. The university will encourage, support and reward quality research activity, particularly that which is related to its mission and to the needs of communities, businesses and industries in the region.
_considers public service an integral part of its mission...
The university views professional and public service as a crucial component of its role as a public institution, and will continue to provide a wide range of programs and services in response to the changing needs of the citizens of Idaho. The public service work of faculty, staff and students is recognized and rewarded.
_provides accessible, high quality education...
Idaho State University is committed to serving the citizenry of the region and state through an open enrollment policy for general university students. The university encourages and respects diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Idaho State University maintains high academic standards though a carefully managed process designed to provide the greatest opportunity for academic success for entering students.
_delivers comprehensive and creative outreach services...
Idaho State University provides degree and non-degree outreach programs in a coordinated, integrated effort which is responsive to the needs of students. Outreach efforts are clearly related to the university's statewide and regional missions, and provide high quality programs in the most effective and efficient manner possible, through on-site classes taught by faculty and via telecommunications or other distance learning systems.
_offers a range of academic and support services to students...
Idaho State University's student services programs are committed to the development of the whole person, and recognize that each student is unique and has worth and dignity. The Division of Student Affairs, Offices of Enrollment Planning and Academic Services and faculty offer programs to meet the current and projected needs of students. These offices provide programs on admissions, admissions counseling and advising, registration, financial aid, health care, child care, housing, employment, career and personal counseling, testing, academic skills development and placement. Student organizations and campus committees provide opportunities for personal and social growth.
_encourages student and public participation in a variety of cultural programs...
Idaho State University offers its students and all Idaho citizens a chance to participate in, learn from, and simply enjoy a variety of cultural programs and events in music, the visual arts, drama and natural history, to name a few. The Idaho Museum of Natural History, designated as a state museum, provides visitors with a window on Idaho's past. The museum offers Idahoans and students at any educational level an array of on-campus and outreach programs about our natural heritage.
_encourages student and public participation in a variety of recreational and athletic programs...
Recreational and athletic programs are integral parts of the university, offering diverse opportunities for student competition and public involvement. The programs are guided by the principle that student-athletes are students first, with their academic success as the first priority. The public service work of these programs provides encouragement and instruction to young student-athletes throughout the region. They foster and enhance a positive institutional spirit and sense of community through their on-campus and outreach efforts.
_welcomes the involvement of alumni and other friends...
Idaho State University's extended community includes its alumni and other friends—citizens of Idaho and from around the world who maintain an active interest in, and who may wish to support, the development and progress of the university. Idaho State University welcomes their ongoing involvement in its endeavors. The university strives to keep them informed about its activities, and to provide them with opportunities for participation in a range of programs serving the educational needs of the state and region.
Accreditation
Idaho State University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities. In addition, the University is accredited or approved for specific programs by the following organizations:
· Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
· Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
· Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
· Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
· Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistants, Inc.
· American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
· American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
· American Association for Health Education
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing
· American Association of Medical Assistants
· American Association of Museums
· American Bar Association
· American Chemical Society
· American Culinary Federation, Inc.
· American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
· American Dietetics Association
· American Health Information Management Association
· American Physical Therapy Association (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
· American Psychological Association
· American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
· Association of University Programs in Health Administration
· Automotive Standard Excellence
· CISCO
· Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
· Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (of the American Physical Therapy Association)
· Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
· Computer Science Accreditation Board.
· Council for Education in Public Health
· Council for Education of the Deaf
· Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
· Council on Social Work Education
· Federal Aviation Administration
· Idaho Board of Nursing
· Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
· National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
· National Association of Radio Telecommunication Engineers
· National Association of School Psychologists
· National Association of Schools of Music
· National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
· National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
· National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
· State of Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training The University holds membership in numerous organizations which have specific academic requirements. Among these are the American Association of University Women, the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, the Western Association of Graduate Schools, the National Commission on Accrediting, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
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 Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities which provides ISU'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 restrict release of all directory information by filing a Declaration of Non-Disclosure of Educational Record Information form in the Office of Registration and Records. A student may choose to restrict release of their address and telephone listings only. This may be done through their MyISU portal by accessing the Student Address Change Request form under Student Records Information. This restriction will apply to the students' address and telephone listings only, all other directory listings will continue to be available for release.
Students must request complete directory information restriction or address/phone listings restrictions during the first week of fall term to prevent their information from being published in the Student Directory. Any restriction is permanent and remains in place even after the student has stopped attending or has graduated from the University unless the student requests, in writing, that it be removed. Additional FERPA information may be found on the web at: http://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 ISU 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.
ISU Bengal Foundation
The ISU Bengal Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed to raise money for athletic scholarships. The main fund raising activities include an annual fund drive, an auction, several golf tournaments, and monthly luncheons during football and basketball seasons.
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.
ISU Foundation, Inc.
The ISU Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established in 1967 under the laws of the State of Idaho. It operates exclusively for the benefit of Idaho State University. The Foundation works to solicit, receive, hold and manage funds and property for the benefit of all the programs of the university. Staff members bring a wide range of business and professional competence to their efforts on behalf of the university.
Gifts to the Foundation may be unrestricted for use by the university in areas of greatest need, or donors may specify the use. Private funding helps provide scholarships, professorships, scientific equipment, building funds, and other assistance to academic and vocational/technical programs and instruction and co-curricular pursuits. Private support is recognized as a vital and necessary supplement for the funding of Idaho State University. All gifts to the Foundation, when itemized, are tax deductible.
The ISU Foundation is located on the first floor of the Administration Building.
Physical Facilities and University Services
The ISU campus is situated on 250 developed acres
of its
1000 acres of property. Its 102 buildings are surrounded by 180 acres
of
attractively maintained landscape. There are over 5000 parking spaces
available
throughout the campus.
For convenience, a free on-campus shuttle bus is available during the
fall and
spring semesters. Riding a bicycle is also a popular way to get from
upper to
lower campus. The campus is located just off of the interstate, making
access
very easy. The University commuter bus system brings students to the
campus
from over one hundred miles away from Twin Falls, Rexburg, Idaho Falls
and
areas in-between.
All seven colleges are housed in the various campus buildings ranging
from the
oldest, Frazier Hall (built in 1925), to the most recently completed
building,
Chemistry (built in 1997). Remodeling and updating of the campus
facilities is
an on-going process. The recreation center was expanded in 1996, the
physical
science complex was remodeled in 2000. The newly completed (2004)
Stephens Performing Arts Center houses the Department of Theatre and
Dance. It boasts three state-of-the-art performance venues and a
fantastic public entry rotunda. The facility and the various,
wonderful
performances are a must see part of campus. A new 256,000
square
foot, multi-use facility known as the "Rendezvous" is scheduled for
completion during the summer 2007. It is located in the center of
campus
and will contain 72 new student suites that will house 300
students, a 50
classroom academic building with a 250 seat planetarium, a new core
food
service facility to serve housing students and retail customers, as
well as a
120 seat computer lab and numerous styles of study and relaxation
spaces.
This expansive facility will create a new social and academic heart for
the
campus. All of the campus buildings are accessible to the
disabled.
Occupied in 1971, Holt Arena was the first enclosed football stadium on
any
university campus. The arena is used for football games, indoor track
meets,
and various trade and garden shows. Remodeled in 2002, Reed Gymnasium
provides
a unique and exciting venue for basketball games, volleyball, and other
sporting events. A world-class climbing wall is located in the
Recreation
Center along with racquetball courts, a running track, weight rooms and
other
sports equipment as well as a swimming pool.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound on the many acres of developed
and
undeveloped campus grounds. A disc golf course, challenging
cross-country
track, bike trails, jogging trails, hiking, walking paths, softball,
track,
ultimate frisbee, soccer, and rugby are all options for the active
student.
Summer and winter sports are also available only minutes away in the
beautiful
mountains surrounding the city.
The University Place in Idaho Falls provides modern classroom
facilities and a
student union. The University also has many outreach centers available
to
assist students in Southeast Idaho, Twin Falls, and Boise.
Bookstore
The ISU Bookstore, located in the basement of the Student Union Building, carries a large selection of new and used textbooks, computers, office supplies, ISU clothing, and general interest books.
Regular Bookstore hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays, with extended hours during registration. Call the Bookstore at (208) 282-3237 (in Pocatello) or 1-800-688-4781 (outside Pocatello) for more information.
Textbooks may be reserved or purchased online using our Efollett.com service. All reservations must be picked up prior to the first day of classes.
The Bookstore maintains branch offices in Idaho Falls (University Place, (208) 282-7940) and Twin Falls (CSI Bookstore, (208) 733-9554). At other outreach locations (Soda Springs, Rexburg), faculty will sell books the first night of class.
Students should purchase textbooks as early as possible to ensure good selection. A full refund will be paid for unmarked books, accompanied by the original sales slip, that are returned by the 10th day from the start of the semester. Books that are marked or damaged will be refunded at used book price.
Computer Facilities and Services
The Instructional Technology Services Center (ITSC), located in the basement of the College of Business building, is dedicated to meeting the computing needs of students. Ten computer labs in Pocatello, three in Idaho Falls, and one each in Twin Falls, Boise, and Blackfoot are open to ISU students. Students with a PC and wireless access card may obtain Help Desk assistance in setting up Internet access. Wireless laptops are available for checkout from several locations providing students with flexible mobile computing. Students living on-campus with their own PC may sign up for DSL to obtain fast Internet connectivity. Dial-up access to the Internet and ISU resources is available for any student with a personal computer both on- and off-campus. Kiosk computers are scattered in numerous locations throughout campus to provide fast and convenient stand-up email and Internet access.
Additional labs with specialized discipline-specific software, operated by individual departments, but supported by Academic Computing, are also available. Most computer labs are equipped with PCs running the Windows 2000 operating system. Apple Macintosh machines are also available in the College of Business building, room B-10. Use of the computer labs, laptops, kiosks and most departmental labs requires a network account. Accounts may be purchased, for $25.00 per fall or spring semester, and $20.00 per summer semester, at the ITSC Help Desk in Pocatello, and in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Boise labs. The account provides login capability in the computer labs and all above listed facilities, data storage, printing, remote access, web-based instructional tools, access to email, access to personal student records, etc. The account provides access to both Windows and Unix software. Many ISU computer resources, including email, can be accessed via the Internet. The Help Desk provides support and assistance for those with home computers and modems as well as assistance in the labs. A Help Desk tool kit containing Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, McAfee Antivirus and other software products can be obtained at the ITSC Help Desk located in the basement of the College of Business building, as well as Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Boise labs.
Idaho State University maintains a home page on the World-Wide Web
(www.isu.edu) with 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://my.isu.edu. All enrolled students are
provided an ISU email account.
Tutorial materials are available through the Help Desk for several software products, especially those that are uniquely configured for ISU, such as Electronic Mail using Netscape Communicator and/or Webmail. Students are encouraged to use the online technical support page at http://help.isu.edu.
Laptops may be checked out from:
Pond
Student
Union Building Information Desk
Oboler
Library Computer Lab
B-13
Computer Lab in the basement of the Business Building
Bennion
Student Union Information Desk, Idaho Falls
Boise ISU
Center
Computer Lab Locations
Pocatello:
* Computer Service Center,
College of Business Basement,
Rooms B-13 and B-10
* College of Business Labs,
Rooms 506, 507
* College of Education Lab, Room 359
Turner Hall Basement
* Student Union Building, Fourth Floor
* Liberal Arts Building, Room 270
* Oboler Library, Second Floor
Idaho Falls:
* Center for Higher Education,
1784 Science Center Dr
Idaho Falls, Rooms 201-202
* Bennion Student Union, Lower Level
Twin Falls:
* University Programs, Twin Falls,
Evergreen Building, Room C90
Boise:
* ISU Boise Computer Lab,
12301 W. Explorer Drive
Blackfoot:
* Outreach Center
1443 Parkway Dr #3
Departmental lab locations:
* Algebra Lab, Owen-Redfield Bldg
* Algebra Testing Center, Owen-Redfield Bldg
* Biological Sciences Learning Center, Life Sciences Complex
* Biological Sciences Tutorial Lab, Life Sciences Complex
* College of Health Professions Computer Lab, Life Sciences Complex
* Communication Sciences & Disorders Lab, Life Sciences Complex
* Foreign Language Lab, Business Bldg
* IFFT Social Science Lab, Liberal Arts Bldg
* Mathematics Lab, Physical Science Bldg
* Pharmacy Lab, Pharmacy Bldg
Idaho Museum of Natural History
Founded in 1934, the Museum has evolved through
research,
collections, exhibitions and education programs into a museum of
regional
stature in anthropology and natural history. In 1977, the Idaho state
legislature proclaimed IMNH the state museum of natural history with a
mission
to enhance in the citizens of Idaho and visitors an understanding of
and
delight in Idaho’s natural and cultural heritage. Specific areas of
interest
encompass the anthropology, botany, geology, paleontology and zoology
of Idaho
and the Northern Intermountain West.
Faculty curators specializing in Cenozoic vertebrate paleontology,
recent
birds, recent reptiles and amphibians, and Idaho archaeology carry out
teaching
and research utilizing the collections. The Museum offers courses
in
Basic Museology and provides opportunities to students for Independent
Projects
in such topics as Museum Administration, Collections Management,
Records
Management, Exhibition Development and Exhibition Design. Education
majors can
find opportunities to teach classes in its free-choice learning
environment.
University classes in biology, geology, and anthropology use the Museum
and its
collections to enhance student learning from the original specimens and
objects. An active slate of exhibitions and programs offers unique,
entertaining, and educational opportunities for Idaho students and
lifelong
learners of all ages.
The Museum features exhibits in natural history subjects including
dinosaurs,
Ice Age mammals, Idaho geology, and Native American artifacts. A
seasonal
gallery offers a new exhibit quarterly. The Museum is open Mondays from
4 – 8
p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays from
noon –
5 p.m. Admission for ISU students is $3.00.
Student Unions
The Earl R. Pond Student Union (Pocatello) serves the campus as the focal point for experiential education. Among its many facilities are lounges, check cashing service, automatic teller machines, food service areas, bowling, billiards, film theater, computer lab, copy service, ballroom, barber shop, bookstore, meeting rooms, guest rooms, and much more. The facilities are in constant use by students, organizations, University departments, and community groups.The Pond Student Union and the Union Hypostyle house other offices in addition to the office of the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU). Student Affairs offices in the hypostyle include those of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Dean of Students (University Judicial Officer), and the Student Affairs Development Officer. Other offices within the building include C.W. HOG, Craft Shop, ISU Mail Center, KISU-FM Public Radio, Multicultural and International Education Center, Outdoor Program, Program Board, Scheduling and Event Services, Student Organizations and Greek Life, Students’ Community Service Center, University Food Services, Wilderness Rental Center, and the student newspaper.
The Samuel H. Bennion Student Union (Idaho Falls) also serves as a focal point for experiential education. Among its services are lounges, automatic teller machines, 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.
University Housing
West Campus Apartments
745 S 5th Avenue
PO Box 8083
Idaho State University
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2120
The goal of the Idaho State University housing staff is to provide and maintain a residence life program that is conducive to both academic success and personal development. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the many opportunities and services that are offered by oncampus living.
Application Procedures
Applications for on-campus housing may be obtained from the University Housing Office, Box 8083, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, or phone (208) 282-2120. Directions will be provided for completing the application material and receiving an assignment to on-campus housing. For current information, see the Housing web page, at: http://www.www.isu.edu/departments/housing or send an e-mail inquiry to reslife@isu.edu.
Housing Facilities
The University houses men and women in residence-hall-style facilities. It also has apartment-style living for married students, student families, graduate students, students with special needs, and upper-division students. Living units generally have lounges and all have laundry facilities.
Food Service
University food service is mandatory for students living in
residence halls
and is optional for students living in apartments. Food service also
may be
purchased for students living off-campus.
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 and
staff. The
library collection of 629,020 book and serial volumes and its 6,672
active
journal subscriptions in all formats are accessible either through ELI,
its
automated catalog and circulation system, or through the library web
page. In
addition, the library provides access to numerous databases, many of
them with
full-text content. 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 431,700 printed items
and
approximately 1,961,700 items published in microform.
An integral part of library service is the provision of reference and
research
assistance, and instruction. General reference service is provided on
the first
floor, where librarians are available to assist patrons in the use of
over 90
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 handles over 15,990
transactions each
year. Most requests are filled 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 newly acquired Arthur
P. Oliver
Law Library, located on the first floor of the Eli M. Oboler Library,
houses
more than 13,000 law books. It is an excellent reference resource
for
students, faculty, and staff.
The University Library Center at University Place in Idaho Falls
provides reference
services, a limited reference collection, and study area for ISU
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
through
the University Library. The Library also provides distance library
services to
ISU students attending classes in Twin Falls, Boise, Lewiston, and
Coeur
d’Alene.
Graduate Programs and Graduate Courses
Idaho State University offers many masters 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 500 series with permission. Enrollment in graduate courses requires admission to graduate school, except the professional development courses which are the 597 series. For additional information regarding graduate courses and programs of study, please see the Graduate Catalog.
Undergraduate Admissions
Inquiries about ISU and Admissions should be directed to:
Office of Enrollment Planning & Academic Services
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8054
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-3277 • http://www.isu.edu/enroll/
Questions related to the College of Technology:
College of Technology Student Services
Idaho State University
PO Box 8380
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2622 • http://www.isu.edu/ctech/
Questions about admission applications:
Office of Admissions
Idaho State University
PO Box 8270
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2475 • http://www.isu.edu/enroll/admissions/
email: info@isu.edu
Questions about international student admissions (see also the International Students section):
International Services Office
Campus Box 8270
Pocatello, ID 83209-8270
http://www.isu.edu/iso/admission.shtml
Idaho State University welcomes all students of good character who provide evidence of suitable preparation for work at the college level. Contact the Office of Enrollment Planning for required admission forms and accompanying instructions. The following information applies to undergraduate students applying for admission to academic programs; please refer to the College of Technology section regarding admission to applied technology programs. Graduate students should refer to the Graduate Catalog.
Current undergraduate courses, degree requirements and academic programs are listed in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is published each June for the upcoming academic year. Upon admission to the University, new students receive a coupon that may be exchanged at the Bookstore for a complimentary copy of the Catalog. Be sure to keep your catalog as a reference tool for your educational planning. Current catalog information may also be accessed through the ISU Web Page: www.isu.edu. Each student needs to complete degree requirements as outlined in any one catalog in effect during his/her dates of registration. Students have access to the Class Schedule on the web and may obtain a hard copy free of charge from the Registrar's Office. It lists the classes to be offered each semester and describes preregistration procedures.
Students are encouraged to apply online at: apply.isu.edu.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: August 1 International Students: June 1 ($20 late fee after this date)
Spring Semester: December 1 International Students: October 1 ($20 late fee after this date)
Summer Semester: Open No Summer admission for International Students
NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS:
ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO
ENROLLMENT
Students should hear from the Admissions Office approximately 2 weeks following receipt of their application to Idaho State University. Those who are undecided about a major and those requiring academic assistance are assigned an advisor from the Supplemental Academic Advising Center.
Students submitting an application for admission to Idaho State University indicate an intent to major in a specific academic program. Acceptance to the university does NOT mean acceptance into the student's major program. Many departments have admission requirements that must be met prior to the student's formal acceptance into a declared major. Students are encouraged to contact academic departments early to learn about admission requirements into specific programs.
NOTE: It is critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister. Preregistration programs are held in early spring for accepted students. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.
New Freshmen -- STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN MAY 1989 AND LATER, AND TRANSFER STUDENTS WITH LESS THAN 14 CREDITS
Students graduating from high school in May 1989 and later and transfer students with less than 14 college credits who are seeking a degree at ISU are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:
- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- Application Fee ($40, nonrefundable)
- Official ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Scores. (Students applying for the fall semester should take one of these exams early in their high school senior year and have the scores sent to ISU directly from the appropriate testing service. Scores must be received prior to enrollment.) Students 21 years or older are exempt from taking the ACT/SAT test.
- Six or seven semester high school transcript. (Students applying for the fall semester should have a copy of their six or seven semester high school transcript indicating credits and grades from the 9th grade through the start of the 12th grade sent to the Office of Admissions early during their senior year.)
- Final, official high school transcript (eight semester) listing all classes completed, grades and graduation date should be sent directly from the high school records office to the Office of Admissions, immediately following the students graduation from high school.
Regular Admission
The following college entrance, core subject
requirements
were established by the State Board of Education and were implemented
the Fall
1989 semester and thereafter. Students must meet these minimum credit
requirements with an average Core GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for Regular
Admission. Students must comply with the requirements at the time of
their high
school graduation. Below are listed the requirements for each subject
area. In
each case, the applicable high school graduation years are shown.
|
Subject Area: |
Applicable Grad. Yrs. |
Cr. H.S. Req. |
Select from these Subject Areas: |
|
English |
1989 on |
8 cr. |
Composition and Literature |
|
Math |
1989, 1990 |
4 cr. |
Algebra I and Geometry |
|
|
1991 |
6 cr. |
Algebra I, Geometry, and another course requiring Algebra I as a prerequisite. Other courses may be selected from: Algebra II, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry. Two years of math credits must be taken in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. |
|
|
1992 on |
6 cr. |
Applied Math I OR Algebra I, Applied Math II OR Geometry, AND Algebra II. An additional two (2) credits are strongly recommended. Other courses may include: Probability, Discrete Math, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry. Four (4) of the required math credits must be taken in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Note: Courses not identified by traditional titles such as Algebra I or Geometry may be used as long as they contain all of the critical components (higher math functions) recommended by the State Department of Education's "Secondary School Course of Study Guide." |
|
Social Sciences |
1995 on |
5 cr. |
American Government (state and local), Geography, U.S. History, World History. Other courses may be selected from Economics (Consumer Economics if it includes components as recommended by the State Department of Education), Psychology, Sociology. |
|
Natural Sciences |
1989, 1990 |
4 cr. |
Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physics, Physical Science, Zoology (must have laboratory science experience in at least two credits).* |
|
|
1991 |
6 cr. |
same as above |
|
|
1992 on |
6 cr. |
Same as above. In addition, vocational science courses jointly approved by the State Department of Education and the State Division of Professional-Technical Education (maximum of two (2) credits). |
|
*Note: A laboratory science course is defined as one in which at least one class period each week is devoted to providing students the opportunity to manipulate equipment, materials or specimens; to develop skills in observation and analysis; and discover, demonstrate, illustrate, or test scientific principles or concepts. |
|||
|
Fine Arts/Foreign Languages/Humanities
|
1989, 1990 |
4 cr. |
Literature, History, Philosophy, Foreign Language and related study of two or more of the traditional humanities disciplines. History courses beyond those required for graduation may be counted toward this requirement. Studio performing classes in Art, Dance, Music (to include components as recommended by State Department of Education; i.e., theory, performance, history, & appreciation). No more than two credits of studio/performing arts may be counted toward this requirement. Practical arts courses will not be counted toward this requirement. Practical arts are defined as vocational, pre-vocational, or consumer homemaking programs approved by the State Board of Education. |
|
Humanities/Foreign Language (Foreign Language strongly recommended) |
1992 on |
2 cr. |
Literature, History, Philosophy, Fine Arts, and interdisciplinary humanities (related study of two or more of the traditional humanities disciplines). These courses should emphasize history, appreciation, theory, analysis and/or critique. Literature and History courses beyond those required in the English and Social Science categories may apply. |
|
Speech |
1989 on |
1 cr. |
Speech and Debate |
|
Other College Preparation |
1992 on |
3 cr. |
Speech or Debate (no more than one credit). Studio/performing arts (art, dance, drama, and music). Foreign languages (beyond any foreign language credit applied in the Humanities/ Foreign Language category). State Division of Professional-Technical Education-approved classes (no more than two credits in this category) in Agricultural Science and Technology, Business and Office Education, Health Occupations Education, Consumer Homemaking Education, Occupational Home Economics, Industrial Technology Education, Marketing and Multi-Occupations Education, and Trade, Industrial and Technical Education. |
Students meeting requirements for regular admission may be admitted to one of two levels under this category according to the student's predicted ISU grade point average (GPA) which is based on a weighted combination of the core subject high school grade point average and ACT Composite Score or SAT (Verbal + Math) total score. Students over 21 years of age are exempt from taking the ACT or SAT.
Level 2: Students will be admitted to Level 2 if their predicted first semester ISU GPA is 2.00 or higher.
Students entering at this level may enroll for up to a maximum of 18 credits without special permission. They are required to take English and mathematics placement tests, and meet with an academic advisor in their chosen major prior to registration.
Level 1: Students will be admitted to Level 1 if their predicted first semester ISU GPA is less than 2.00.
Level 1 students may not enroll for more than 13 credits per semester. They will meet with an assigned academic advisor who will help them plan a schedule of classes that meets their needs and utilizes support services that will help them to be successful. They may not register for courses until 1) they have taken ACT or Compass math and English placement tests or scored at appropriate levels on the ACT English and Math segments, and 2) course schedules are approved by their assigned academic advisor. Students whose placement test scores indicate deficiencies in math or English must enroll for the appropriate courses in these areas during their first or second semesters.
Students admitted at Level 1 who complete at least four college level courses (remedial classes do not count), a minimum of 12 credit hours, and have a college grade point average of 2.00 or better at ISU will be allowed to register as Level 2 students in subsequent semesters.
Conditional Admission
1. Degree seeking
applicants who do NOT meet the minimum credits required in the high
school core
subject areas with a 2.0 Core GPA for Regular Admission may be
considered for
provisional admission to ISU by satisfying one of the following
criteria:
b)Students who have graduated from non-accredited secondary schools or have not graduated from high school must have completed the GED (General Educational Development) test with an average score of 45, with no individual scores lower than 40. In addition, they must have a minimum ACT Composite score of 18 or a combined SAT Verbal and Math score of 860. Note: Students who are 21 at the time of their first enrollment are exempt from taking the ACT or SAT.
c) Students graduating from a non-accredited secondary school, or who have completed secondary curriculum of study at home, or those who have not graduated from high school, may be considered for admission through an alternate means based on exemplary ACT/SAT, and an additional standardized test score such as GED, Compass, CPT, etc. GED students who are younger than 18 years old must submit a petition to the Admissions Committee to be given consideration for admission to the university .
3. Students not meeting the requirements for provisional admission under items 2a, 2b, or 2c may deserve further consideration for admission because of special circumstances, e.g., disadvantaged and minority status, delayed entry, returning veteran, or talented student wishing to enter college early. Students must submit a petition to the Admissions Committee (refer to the section below entitled, "Admissions Committee"), explaining why they feel they can be successful at ISU even though they were unable to meet university admission requirements. Letters of support from counselors, teachers, etc., on the students behalf are encouraged. Under this category, the student must demonstrate to the Admissions Committee evidence of suitable academic preparation to succeed in college level work.
Conditional admission is not a probationary status. Students conditionally accepted are not restricted from being considered for scholarships and have the rights and privileges granted all students.
Students with conditional standing may change to regular admission status upon satisfactory completion of 14 baccalaureate level credits, 12 of which must be in four different subject areas of the general education requirements at ISU.
New Freshmen -- STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL PRIOR TO MAY 1989
Students graduating from high school prior to May 1989 who are seeking a degree at ISU are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:
- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- Application Fee ($40, nonrefundable);
- A complete, final, official high school transcript listing all courses taken, grades, and date of graduation should be sent directly from the high school records office or school district office to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
- Students 21 or older are not required to take the ACT/SAT exams but must take the Compass Math and English Placement Exams prior to enrollment to determine appropriate placement into Math and English writing classes. Students are encouraged to enroll in appropriate English and mathematics preparatory classes during their first semester.
New Freshmen -- STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE GED (GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TEST)*
All GED students must submit the following:
- Application for Admission. Access the online application at www.isu.edu.
- Application Fee ($40, nonrefundable).
- Official GED scores (prior to scheduled enrollment). Successful GED scores are defined as an average of 450 on all tests, with no individual score lower than 410.
*Students who are 21 or older when they enroll are exempt from taking the ACT/SAT exam.
New Freshmen -- STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED A CURRICULUM OF STUDY AT HOME
Students who have been educated through a home school or correspondence based program of study should complete the GED and are subject to the above admission requirements. Students may also be considered for admission through an alternate means to the GED based on exemplary ACT/SAT scores and one additional standardized test score such as Compass, CPT, etc.
New Freshmen -- (Conditional Acceptance)
Students may be accepted for admission on a conditional basis provided they are determined to be on track to meeting the college entrance core subject requirements for admission based on an evaluation of their official six or seven semester high school transcript. Students may preregister for classes while under this category. Final acceptance to the university for those granted conditional status is contingent on meeting all requirements once the Office of Admissions has received the complete, final official high school transcript following graduation.
Note: Idaho State University reserves the right to NOT accept students graduating from high school who have completed a remedial oriented course of study. Students must demonstrate reasonable ability to be successful in a college level curriculum.
Transfer Students
A transfer student is a student who has been enrolled and received grades at any college or university prior to being admitted to Idaho State University. Students who fit this definition but who are transferring fewer than 14 academic credits from other institutions to ISU are subject to the admission requirements for new freshmen students.
Transfer students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:
- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- ACT/SAT scores (if student has fewer than 14 transfer academic credits). Students 21 or older are exempt from the ACT/SAT exams;
- Application Fee ($40, nonrefundable);
- A final, official transcript from each college previously attended must be sent directly from their Registrar's or Records Office to the ISU Admissions Office. In-progress college transcripts must be on file in the Admissions Office for students enrolled at other institutions indicating grades earned through the most recent semester.
- A final, official high school transcript with graduation date posted must be sent directly from the high school Registrars/Records Office or school district office to ISU Admissions if the applicant has earned fewer than 14 transfer credit hours.
ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT
Under Idaho State University scholastic probation/dismissal policy, transfer students who have been academically dismissed from another college or university must lay out a minimum of one semester of enrollment following a first dismissal and one year following second dismissals. These students may re-enroll at ISU on probation following their mandatory layout periods. Students dismissed three or more times must lay out a minimum of two semesters and then petition the Re-Admission Committee to re-enroll.
Students having a cumulative transfer grade point average of 2.0 may be admitted to the appropriate class standing upon prior presentation of official credentials. Students with less than a 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA for previous college work are required to submit a petition to the Admissions Committee and may be considered for probationary admission.
Transfer credits will not be evaluated until the student has applied for admission and furnished the Office of Admissions with official transcripts. Students transferring 58 or more credits to ISU will be blocked from registering until they have declared their major with the appropriate academic department.
NOTE: It is critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister early. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.
Admissions Committee
The purpose of the Admissions Committee at Idaho State University is to provide new freshmen and transfer students who have not met State Board of Education and institutional admission requirements the opportunity to make a formal appeal to the university to be given further consideration for admission. Students are required to submit a written petition to the Committee explaining any circumstances that may have occurred that did not allow them to achieve academically in a satisfactory manner in high school or at another college/university. They may also include letters of recommendation from counselors, teachers, etc., on the student's behalf and any other supplemental information that would demonstrate their ability to be successful in college level courses at ISU.
After carefully reviewing the student's petition, letters of support and any additional documentation, the Admissions Committee determines whether there is sufficient evidence of suitable academic preparation for the student to be successful in a college curriculum. If the committee decides to admit the student, it establishes conditions and recommendations with which the student must comply in order to enhance his/her ability to succeed at ISU after enrollment. Educational options for remedial assistance are presented to those not accepted so that they may be reconsidered for possible later enrollment when improvement in basic skills areas can be demonstrated.
The Admissions Committee is comprised of representatives from the university including a faculty person, student, professional staff from the Counseling and Testing Center, TRIO Student Services, the ADA and Disabilities Resource Center, the Athletic Department, Enrollment Planning and Academic Services, Supplemental Academic Advising, and/or Registration and Records.
Students not accepted to ISU by the Admissions Committee may request a personal interview as a final appeal to be given consideration for admission to the University.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
All credits earned
or attempted and all grades received in college-level courses from
accredited
institutions are evaluated for possible transfer credit to Idaho State
University.
The applicability of these credits to the student’s program of study is
determined by their major department. A specific transfer grade point
average
is calculated separately, and a cumulative GPA is figured combining
credits and
grades from all previous institutions attended with the same from ISU.
Transfer
credits from non-U.S. colleges/universities are recorded with grades of
satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Transfer Credit Limitations - Junior and Community Colleges
Students earning
their A.A., A.S. or A.A.&S. degrees from a U.S. academic
regionally
accredited institution or who have met Idaho’s State Board of Education
general
core subject requirements may transfer a maximum of 70 credits to Idaho
State
University.
Students transferring without the A.A., A.S. or A.A.&S. degrees or core certification may transfer a maximum of 70 credits to ISU but their transcript will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis for fulfillment of ISU’s General Education requirements.
Vocational-Technical Credit
Credits earned at
accredited or state approved vocational-technical schools may be
petitioned
through the appropriate academic departments for transfer credit
consideration.
Fulfillment of General Education Requirements by Transfer Students
- Students who transfer to ISU 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 ISU. However, they will be required to complete all courses that are required by their major/degree program at ISU, including prerequisites to courses that may be on the ISU General Education course list.
- 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 ISU, including prerequisites to courses that may be on the ISU General Education course list.
- Records from students who do not meet either of the above criteria will be reviewed to determine fulfillment of ISU general education core courses. Students who, after transfer credits are evaluated, have 58 or more transfer credits, will be given special consideration.
Departmental Prerequisites and Lower Division Requirements
Even students who have met the general education core will be required to take any course that is a prerequisite to a higher level course and/or is required by the student’s major.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. In such instances, careful selection may enable the student to progress more efficiently by submitting the necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister for classes early. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.
Transfer Students 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 ISU as previously stated. Work taken at other institutions is reviewed on a course-by-course basis to determine which ISU General Education Goals are met. Goals not met with transferred course work must be satisfied by ISU courses listed as meeting those goals.Transfer Students with 58 or More 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 ISU.Courses taken by the transfer student after enrolling at ISU 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 Sciences
Transfer students with 58 or more credits from other institutions who are seeking a B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences 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 Sciences, 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 Sciences, 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.Bachelor of 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. 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.Transfer Students with Bachelor’s Degrees
Students with bachelor’s degrees from an 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 ISU’s academic departments. An application for transfer credit may also be made with the Idaho State Board of Education.Transferred lower division (100 and 200 level) credit may NOT count as upper division (300 and 400) credit regardless of the appropriate course equivalencies determined by the Admissions Office.
Other Students
Former Students
Students who have NOT enrolled for classes at ISU for a 3 year period are required to re-apply and submit the following to the Office of Admissions:- Application for Admission. Access online application at www.isu.edu.
- Complete, official transcripts from any other colleges attended since enrolled at ISU.
- Application Fee ($40, nonrefundable).
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.
Students who HAVE enrolled for ISU classes during a 2-year time period may register for classes without reapplying to the University. However, some departments may have more restrictive requirements, and admission may be valid for only a particular semester or year. Students should contact departments to determine these more restrictive requirements.
Those students sitting out a semester or more are required to provide the Admissions Office with their current address, telephone number, major, and official transcripts from other colleges they may have attended.
NOTE: It is critical that students submit the necessary admission documents early so they may be cleared to preregister. Those submitting application materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current semester.
Students who Previously Applied for Admission and Do 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 to provide them with current information prior to being allowed to enroll for classes, including official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended.
Students who previously applied for admission, whether accepted or not, are required to complete a new application for admission if they have NOT enrolled for classes at ISU for a 3 year period. Those not enrolled at ISU for 3 or more years must also pay the $40 Application Fee. Individuals who have attended other colleges/universities must submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be faxed to ISU at (208) 282-4511.
Admission or Re-Admission of 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 make application 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 part-time (maximum 7 credits a semester) and complete a maximum of 32 undergraduate semester credit hours. Upon completion of 32 semester credit hours, the student must complete 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. Students must be accepted as degree seeking to receive aid.
High School Student Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
Academically
qualified high school students may enroll at ISU.
Dual/concurrent enrollment allows high school students the opportunity
to
participate in the college environment and earn college credit while
continuing
their high school courses and activities. High schools may allow ISU
courses to
be applied to meet high school graduation requirements.
High school students must complete an ISU 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 on a part-time
(1-7
credits) basis. High schools students may enroll in any class or
program
offered at ISU 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 ISU courses 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 282-6067/282-3277 or www.earlycollege.isu.edu.
Idaho State University encourages and welcomes international students to apply. We are proud of the active part taken in student activities by students from around the world. Admission to ISU for international students is dependent upon credentials showing proof that the students are able to perform well in an American academic environment. The Office of Admissions recognizes there are no such things as equivalents between curricula in any other country and the United States; thus foreign courses must be evaluated in terms of approximations.
Applications
All international
student applications for admission must be received by June 1 for fall
semester, and by November 1 for spring semester. The following
additional items
are needed:
· Application Fee ($40, nonrefundable);
· Official TOEFL Scores (minimum of 500 for the paper exam or 173 for the computer exam) or ACT English score of 18 or SAT Verbal score of 450 or ELS Level 112 pass;
· Official Transcripts from all universities previously attended and statements of English proficiency when applicable;
· Official Secondary or High School Transcripts if less fewer than 25 transfer college credits have been earned;
· Notarized statement of financial support for one academic year.
· 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.
ALL REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.
NOTE: It is
critical that students submit necessary admission documents early so
they may
be cleared to preregister for classes early. Those submitting
application
materials late cannot be assured of registration for the current
semester. An
official transcript is one that is sent directly from the
college/university to
the Office of Admissions at Idaho State University.
Transfer of Credits
Students completing
associate degrees (two year degrees) or three year baccalaureate
degrees from
other countries will be considered for undergraduate admission with
possible
advanced standing of up to two years (60 credits) or up to three years
(90
credits). General Education Requirements will be waived for such
students on a
case by case basis. Specific course credits may be awarded only after
they have
been determined acceptable based on a course by course analysis after
official
transcripts and a syllabus have been submitted that describe the
student’s
individual courses programs of study. Educational guides endorsed by
AACRAO
(American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers)
are
used during the transfer credit evaluation process, which takes place
AFTER the
student is enrolled at Idaho State University. Students who do not
agree with
the credits awarded may, at their own cost, send educational documents
to an
accredited foreign credentials evaluation service; additional credits
might be
awarded at ISU. Students may also petition the academic departments for
possible transfer credit consideration.
English Proficiency
Students from other
countries are required to take and receive a satisfactory score
(minimum of 500
for paper exam, 173 for computer exam) on the TOEFL (Test of English as
a
Foreign Language) or a score of 5 on the IELTS (International English
Language
Testing System) examination. An ACT English score of 18 or SAT Verbal
score of
450 may also satisfy the English Proficiency requirement. ISU will also
accept
Level 112 completed at any ELS program in place of a 500/550 TOEFL.
Visit www.ets.org
for more information. Conditional admission is possible.
Successful scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office early so that an admission decision can be made. If the student is transferring from another college or university in the United States, s/he must submit a statement from a qualified official at his/her school regarding English proficiency, or if s/he has completed college level English courses in the United States, grades in these courses (or TOEFL test scores) will be considered to demonstrate proficiency in English. The TOEFL requirement may be waived for students who are from English speaking countries or who have previously attended secondary or postsecondary schools where English is the instructional language. Arrangements to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination may be made by accessing the following websites: www.ets.org or www.ielts.org. For more information on the ELS program, visit www.els.edu.
Financial Statement
All international
students must submit written proof that they are financially able to
support
themselves while attending Idaho State University. An official
statement of financial
support from a sponsor along with an attached official bank statement
will
serve as proof of the student’s financial ability to meet his/her
educational
costs. The designated sponsor must release funds when needed to pay for
expenses as indicated on the financial statement. Refer to the estimate
of
costs, shown below. International students receiving athletic
scholarships from
ISU must have the Athletic Department submit written verification of
such a
financial award. Idaho State University reserves the right to require
financial
deposits from students before registration.
NOTE: Based on
academic merit and availability, new entering International students
may be
considered for non-resident fee waiver scholarships worth approximately
$7,700
per year. These are available only to students pursuing technical
related
programs of study. For more information, contact: intl@isu.edu
Estimated Costs of
Full-time Attendance at
Idaho State University (International Students)
Undergraduate Expenses
(Academic or Technology)
Tuition:*
$ 12,460
Books
and Supplies*
$ 800
Room
and
Board
$
4,870
Medical
Insurance**
$ 930
Total:***
$ 19,060
Note: Academic year includes Fall and Spring semesters only. Summer Semester
costs are not included in the estimates. Costs are continually
subject to
change.
Tuition costs
include the basic Tuition charge paid by all students, plus
Non-resident
tuition, required of all non-Idaho residents.
See Expenses in the Registration section of this Catalog for on-campus
housing.
Off-campus options are available.
Married students accompanied by spouse and children must provide
additional
funds for them.
*Some academic and
most College of Technology programs require additional tool or class
costs.
Students need to contact individual departments or programs for these
costs.
**Students must have the necessary funds to purchase medical insurance
for
themselves and their family. Costs for medical services provided while
in the
U.S. are NOT covered by the State of Idaho or the Federal Government.
***Costs tend to increase by 5-10% every fall semester.
Transfer Verification Report
International students
who have attended any other college or university in the United States
are
required to have the Transfer of I-20/IDS 2019 Verification Report
completed by
the official International Student Advisor from their previous
institution. The
form should be submitted to the Office of Admissions along with a copy
of the
student’s I-20/IDS 2019 and I-94 forms. Information in this report and
the I-20
will help verify the applicant’s status with the Bureau of Citizenship
and
Immigration Services (BCIS).
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.
Registration
Questions
about academic regulations or registration should be directed to:
Office of Registration
and Records
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8196
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-2661
New Students
You must apply for and be accepted for admission. Contact the Office of Enrollment Planning and Academic Services for referral to a registration advisor.
Transfer Students
You must apply for and be accepted for admission. After notification of admittance, you should make an appointment with your major advisor.
Former Students
If you are a student who has attended within the last two years, you are eligible to enroll without readmission. However, your program of study may require readmission, so you must first be admitted by the department of your major. 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 two years must reapply. Once accepted, make an appointment with your major advisor.
Continuing Students
Students
who major within the College of Engineering, selected departments
within the
Kasiska College of Health Professions, and the College of Pharmacy must
see
their advisor before attempting to register.
Preregistration for
all students will be conducted for approximately four weeks before the
end of
each semester. Questions concerning registration should be directed to
the
Office of Registration and Records.
Registration is not
permitted after the second week of classes. A department, with the
dean's
permission, may deny permission to register in any class or laboratory
after
the first week in cases of special difficulty where make-up work is
concerned.
Students are
expected to know academic requirements and policies and to assume major
responsibility for planning their individual programs of study in
accordance
with requirements and policies. This information is listed in the
Undergraduate
Catalog.
Class schedule booklets for the next semester are available through the Office of Registration and Records prior to the preregistration period at the end of each semester. Class schedule information is also linked online at http://www.isu.edu/.
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 the summer sessions).
To qualify for ASISU elective or appointive office, a student must enroll for at least 8 credit hours.
Please note: in order to graduate in four years, an undergraduate student must complete an average of 32 credits per year and all required coursework. Students paying by the credit hour pay “full-time” fees when enrolled in 8 or more credits. However, full time status depends on the credit hours attempted, not the fees actually paid.
Expenses
The following fee rates are subject to change without advance notice. (See Policy Statement Concerning Catalog Contents at the beginning of this catalog.)
In general, the expenses for Idaho State University students may be divided into classifications of fees, board, and room. In addition to the fees listed, some courses may require the expense of special uniforms, protective clothing, field trip expenses, lab fees, special materials fees, etc.
Enrollment Fees
Academic Undergraduate and College of Technology Semester Fees
The fees shown on the website linked here are subject to change. Actual charges will be reflected on each student’s billing. Summer semester fees are paid on a per credit basis. Additional class fees and program fees may be charged. These fees and other Financial Services information are found at www.isu.edu/finserve.
All students paying full-time fees and international students taking 1 credit or more must also pay the $465 per semester ($191 per session) premium for the University's Student Health Insurance Program. 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.
College of Technology Session Fees – Consult with College of Technology Student Services Office, (208) 282-2622.
Room & Board Expenses
All rates include all utilities. The expenses shown on the website listed here do not include the cost of laundry, bedding, books, or personal items. A refundable multi-purpose deposit is collected. These prices are subject to change. The most current information will be found online at www.isu.edu/departments/housing.
Other Fees and Charges
Academic Credit for 198p, 298p, 398p, 498p and 598p 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)
|
Undergraduate |
$40 |
|
Graduate |
$35 |
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.
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 ISU 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 http://www.isu.edu/ctc/ or contact the
Counseling
and Testing Center at 208-282-2130.
Experiential Credit
Evaluation Fee $ 50*
(*Per academic area evaluated; payable at ISU Cashiers Office prior
to
evaluation process.)
Credit Recording Fee $15*
(*Per credit hour and in addition to evaluation fee; payable after
evaluation.)
Faculty, Staff and Spouses
Registration Fee $20
+ $5 per cr. hour
A copy of the current Education Policy for ISU 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
Graduation/Diploma Fee
$20
(payable February 15 for May Graduation)
This fee is collected from each applicant for a certificate or for an
associate, bachelor, master 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 Education. 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
|
Second
through tenth day of classes |
$20 |
|
After tenth
day of classes |
$50 |
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 first day of official
university
classes 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.
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.
Pharmacy Professional Fee
|
Full-time resident |
$820 |
|
Full-time new nonresident |
$2,480 |
|
Nontraditional resident |
$195.00 per hour |
|
Nontraditional nonresident |
$295.00 per hour |
Physical Therapy Professional Fees (per semester)
|
Resident |
$690 |
|
Nonresident |
$2,370 |
Placement Testing Fee (Compass Tests)
$5 per examination
Remediation Fees
Payment of remediation
fees is required for Arithmetic/Pre-Algebra (MATH 015), Elementary
Algebra
(MATH 025), and Basic Writing (ENGL 90). See the class schedule for
fees
required for these courses.
Senior Citizens
Registration Fee $20 +
$5 per cr. 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.
Special Music Fee
$165 per cr. hour
Applies to enrollment in any aplied music course.
Student Health Insurance Fee
|
All full-time
fee paying students, and all International students taking 1 credit or more |
$465 per
semester |
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.
Summer Fees (per credit hour)
Undergraduate $185
Graduate $219
Transcript Fee
See information at transcripts.isu.edu
VTE Competency Credit Fee (College of Technology)
$135
Idaho Residency Requirements for Fee Payment
See http://www.isu.edu/enroll/admissions
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/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
· He/She 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
· He/She 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
· He/She is the spouse of an Idaho resident or
person who
qualifies for Idaho residency; or
· He/She (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
· He/She 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
· He/She 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:
ISU 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 ISU 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 Kasiska College of Health Professions.
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 ISU Refund Policy under certain conditions for federal financial aid recipients. The greater of (1) ISU 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.
· Induction of the student into the U.S. armed forces.
· 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 cancellation of registration and withholding of academic credit of any student with a delinquent account or an unsatisfactory financial relationship with the Financial Services Office is authorized, without further notice, provided an attempt has been made to notify the student by the campus department in which the hold originated. This regulation may be invoked at the discretion of the financial vice president in cases of disregard in the settlement of returned checks, 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 ISU. Students frequently receive assistance from a variety of funding sources; e.g., Pell Grant plus an ISU Freshman Scholarship plus College Work Study.
Financial assistance programs are administered by various departments at ISU. The following list identifies the types of financial funding available and the university office to contact for further information. If you write 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
(208) 282-2756
Off-campus (part-time or temporary)
Student Employment
Office
Room 429, Museum Building
(208) 282-2778
On-campus (part-time)
Student
Employment/University
Departments/Financial Aid Office/Student Employment Office Student
Union
Building
(208) 282-2778
International Students (off-campus)
Director, International
Programs and Services
PSUB 106
(208) 282-3142
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 Grant
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
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
Financial Aid
Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756
Short Term Loans
Academic and College of Technology Students
Financial Aid
Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756
International Students
International
Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle (208) 282-2315
Non-Resident Tuition Waivers
Athletics
Director of
Athletics
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771
Academic Merit
Scholarship Office
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315
International Students
International
Student Advisor
Room 384, Hypostyle (208) 282-2315
Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 401, Museum (208) 282-2150
Need Based
Financial Aid
Office
Room 337, Museum Building
(208) 282-2756
Utah & Washington Residents, and 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
Room 327, Museum Building
(208) 282-3315
Academic Department Chairpersons
Athletics
Director of
Athletics
Holt Arena (208) 282-2771
Graduate Students
Graduate School
Room 401, Museum
(208) 282-2150
Related to Major Course of Study
• College/School
Scholarship
Committee
• Department Chair
• Scholarship Office
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, Program 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
· Federal Pell Grants
· Federal Ford Direct Student Loans
· Federal Ford Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students 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 halftime (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
The majority of scholarships at ISU are administered by the Director of Scholarships with the assistance of various University committees. Scholarship funds are made possible through student fees, the generosity of individuals, and contributions of business, labor, fraternal, and professional organizations.
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, and are posted on the Scholarship Bulletin Boards located in the lobby of the Museum Building. Individuals seeking information on scholarships should contact the Director of Scholarships in the:
Scholarship Office,
Museum Building, Room 327
Campus Box 8391
Pocatello, ID 83209-8391
(208) 282-3315
http://www.isu.edu/scholar
Nonresident tuition waivers are available to qualified students who demonstrate financial need (inquiries should be addressed to the ISU 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
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
ISU'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 Technology (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 almost all the courses that fulfill the requirements are taught in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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 128 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 Sciences 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 Sciences, must complete Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, and 11-12. Students pursuing the Bachelor of 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 six credits of English composition, 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.
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 90 (noncredit), ENGL 101, or ENGL 102. Goal 1 is satisfied when the student has passed ENGL 102 with a grade of "C-" or better.
HONS 101 and 102 Honors Humanities I and Honors Humanities II, completed with grades of C- or better in both courses, also satisfy this Goal.
To express ideas clearly, correctly, logically, and persuasively in spoken English.
Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill 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: 2 or satisfactory completion of a proficiency examination administered by the Department of Communication and Theatre.
Courses satisfying the goal:
COMM 101 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 which fulfill 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:
|
MATH 123 |
Mathematics in Modern Society |
3 cr |
|
MATH 127 |
The Language of Mathematics |
3 cr |
|
MATH 130 |
Finite Mathematics |
4 cr |
|
MATH 160 |
Brief Calculus |
4 cr |
|
MATH 170 |
Calculus I |
4 cr |
|
MATH 253 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 cr |
|
ELSY 372 |
Calculus for Advanced Electronics |
4 cr |
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 which 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):
|
BIOL 100, 100L |
Concepts Biology: Human Concerns, and Lab |
4 cr |
|
BIOL 101, 101L |
Biology I, and Lab |
4 cr |
Goal 5:
To understand how the physical sciences explain the natural world.
Criteria for courses: Courses in the physical sciences which 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.
Credits required: 4 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
|
CHEM 100 |
Architecture of Matter |
4 cr |
|
GEOL 100 and 100L |
Geology and Human Affairs plus Lab |
4 cr |
|
GEOL 101 and either 101L or 110* |
Physical Geology plus Lab |
4 cr |
|
GEOL 115, 115L |
Physical Geography |
4 cr |
|
PHYS 100 |
Essentials of Physics |
4 cr |
| PHYS 101, 101L | Elements of Physics | 4 cr |
|
PHYS 152, 153 |
Descriptive Astronomy plus Lab |
4 cr |
|
Another means to satisfy this goal is to take one sequence from the following:** |
||
|
CHEM 101, 102 and 103 |
Introduction to General Chemistry, |
7 cr |
|
CHEM 111 and 112 |
General Chemistry I and II |
9 cr |
|
PHYS 111, 112, |
General Physics I and II plus Labs |
8 cr |
|
PHYS 211, 212, |
Engineering Physics I and II plus Labs |
10 cr |
|
*GEOL 110 is the lab for students in science
majors. |
||
|
CHEM 101 and 112 |
Introduction to General Chemistry, and |
7 cr |
|
CHEM 111, 102 and 103 |
General Chemistry I, and |
9 cr |
|
PHYS 111, 112 and PHYS 213, 214 |
8 cr |
|
|
PHYS 211, 212 and PHYS 113, 114 |
10 cr |
|
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 which 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 or Music History and Literature will also satisfy this goal.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
|
MUSC 106 |
American Music |
3 cr |
|
ART/ M C 210 |
History and Appreciation of Photography |
3 cr |
|
ART 100 |
Survey of Art |
3 cr |
|
ART 101 |
History of Western Art I |
3 cr |
|
ART 102 |
History of Western Art II |
3 cr |
|
ENGL 126 |
Art of Film |
3 cr |
| DANC 105 | Survey of Dance | 3 cr |
|
DANC 205 |
History of Modern Dance |
3 cr |
|
MUSC 100 |
Introduction to Music |
3 cr |
|
MUSC 108 |
The World of Music |
4 cr |
|
THEA 101 |
Appreciation of Drama |
3 cr |
Goal 7:
To understand how major works of literature explore the human condition and examine human values.
Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill 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):
|
ENGL 110 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 cr |
|
ENGL 115 |
Major Themes in Literature |
3 cr |
|
ENGL 257 |
Survey World Literature I |
3 cr |
|
ENGL 258 |
Survey World Literature II |
3 cr |
Goal 8:
To understand how major philosophies influence human thought and behavior.
Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill 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):
|
PHIL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 cr |
|
PHIL 103 |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 cr |
Goal 9:
To understand the history and culture of the United States.
Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill 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):
|
HIST 111 |
U.S. History I (to 1865) |
3 cr |
|
HIST 112 |
U.S. History II (to present) |
3 cr |
|
HIST 118 |
U.S. History and Culture |
3 cr |
|
AMST 200 |
Introduction to American Studies |
3 cr |
Goal 10A:
To understand cultures other than that of the United States.
Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill 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 103 and HONS 104, Honors Social Science I and Honors Social Science II, satisfies Goals 10A and 11.
Credits required: 3 credits
Courses satisfying the goal (choose one):
|
ANTH 237 |
People and Cultures of the Old World |
3 cr |
|
ANTH 238 |
Peoples and Cultures of the New World |
3 cr |
|
ANTH 239 |
Latino Peoples and Cultures |
3 cr |
|
LANG 207 |
Contemporary European Culture |
3 cr |
|
HIST 101 |
Foundation of Western Civilization |
3 cr |
|
HIST 102 |
Development of Western Civilization |
3 cr |
|
HIST 251 |
Latin American Civilization |
3 cr |
|
HIST 252 |
East Asian History |
3 cr |
|
HIST 254 |
Middle Eastern Civilization |
3 cr |
|
HIST 255 |
African History and Culture |
3 cr |
and/or
Goal 10B:
To develop communication skills in a foreign language and an understanding of its cultural context.
Criteria for courses: Courses which fulfill 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 101 and 102.
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):
|
ANTH/SHOS 101-102 |
Elementary Shoshoni |
8 cr |
|
FREN 101-102 |
Elementary French |
8 cr |
|
GERM 101-102 |
Elementary German |
8 cr |
|
JAPN 101-102 |
Elementary Japanese |
8 cr |
|
LANG 101-102 |
Elementary Foreign Language |
8 cr |
|
LATN 101-102 |
Elementary Latin |
8 cr |
|
RUSS 101-102 |
Elementary Russian |
8 cr |
|
SPAN 101-102 |
Elementary Spanish |
8 cr |
|
ANTH/SHOS 201-202 |
Intermediate Shoshone |
8 cr |
|
FREN 201-202 |
Intermediate French |
8 cr |
|
GERM 201-202 |
Intermediate German |
8 cr |
|
JAPN 201-202 |
Intermediate Japanese |
8 cr |
|
LANG 201-202 |
Intermediate Foreign Language |
8 cr |
|
RUSS 201-202 |
Intermediate Russian |
8 cr |
|
SPAN 201-202 |
Intermediate Spanish |
8 cr |
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 which 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):
|
ECON 100 |
Economic Issues |
3 cr |
|
ECON 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 cr |
|
ECON 202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 cr |
|
POLS 101 |
Introduction to American Government |
3 cr |
Goal 12:
To understand how people function within society.
Criteria for courses: Courses in sociology, psychology, and/or
anthropology which 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):
|
ANTH 100 |
General Anthropology |
3 cr |
|
PSYC 101 |
Intro to General Psychology I |
3 cr |
|
SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 cr |
|
SOC 102 |
Social Problems |
3 cr |
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 157 and MATH 257.
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 201 and HONS 202 Honors Science I and Honors Science II satisfies goals 4 and 5.
Goal 5: Choose one combination:
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CHEM 101, 102 and 103 |
7 cr |
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CHEM 111-112 |
9 cr |
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CHEM 101 and 112 |
7 cr |
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CHEM 111, 102 and 103 |
9 cr |
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PHYS 111-112 with labs 113-114 or 213-214 |
8 cr |
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PHYS 211-212 with labs 213-214 or 113-114 |
10 cr |
A score of 4 or 5 on 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.
Goal 6: A score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement exam in either Art 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:
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HONS 101-102 Survey of Humanities I and II |
6 cr |
Goal 7: Choose two (6 credits):
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ENGL 211, 267, 268, 277, 278, 321 |
3 cr each |
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):
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PHIL 220, 230, 305, 315, 325, g400, g410, g420, g430, g450, g460, |
3 cr each |
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ENGL/PHIL g440. |
3 cr |
Goal 9: Choose two (6 credits):
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ANTH/HIST 258 |
3 cr |
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HIST 307, 308, 309, 311, 315, 317, 319 |
3 cr each |
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SOC g450 |
3 cr |
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):
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HIST 221, 223, 323, 326, g443, g444, g446, g448, g460, g474 |
3 cr each |
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 foreigh language will also satisfy this goal.
Goal 11: Choose two (6 credits):
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POLS 301, g403, g404. |
3 cr each |
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
College of Arts and Sciences as part of the ongoing review of the
general
education program at ISU. These review efforts underscore the College
of Arts
and Sciences 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 102
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 101
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 123, 127, 130, 160, 170, and 253
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 123, 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 127, 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 130, 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 160, Brief 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 170, 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.
Math 253, 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.
Goal 4 Learning Outcomes- BIOL 100, 100L, 101, 101L
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 100, 100L, 101, 101L, 110L, and
115, 115L; CHEM
100, 101, 102, and 111, 112; PHYS 100, 101, 101L and 152, 153
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 100, 101, 102, 111, 112
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 100/100L, 101/101L, 110L, 115/115L
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 100, 101,101L, 152, 153
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 200; MUSC 100, 106, and 108; M C 210;
ART
210; THEA 101
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 200 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 100 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 106 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. Students will 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 108 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 C 210, ART 210
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 students 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 students' ability to
write
intelligently on a specific nontechnical topic in photography. They are
required to discuss an artist's work and how it contirbuted 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 101 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 101 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 ISU
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 110, 115, 257, 258
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 101, 103
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 200, HIST 111, 112, HIST 118
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. demonstrat