1 year

Duration

August, January, May

Start Date

$18,198 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

The mission of the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is to provide non-native speakers of English with the linguistic, academic, social and cultural skills necessary to successfully navigate university environments in the United States.

ALCP promotes internationalization at the University of Idaho and encourages respect for linguistic and cultural diversity on the campus and in the community.

Completion of the ALCP advanced level fulfills English proficiency requirements for full undergraduate admission as well as for most graduate programs.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,632 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Building Business in Agriculture

Build practical business skills and explore topics in trade policy, marketing, finance and communication as they relate to the agriculture and food industry. Prepare for your role leading production processes, managing operations, and developing marketing and sales strategies. Get hands-on experience with real-world projects, internships and field trips.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,632 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Your first steps toward a career as a veterinarian.

This program is designed to prepare you for a future in veterinary health and fulfills the undergraduate academic requirements for admission into a doctor of veterinary medicine (D.V.M.) program.

As a pre-vet student, you will immerse yourself in the study of animal sciences, with courses in reproduction, nutrition, growth and health. With hands-on experiences in the on-campus labs and animal centers, you will learn to identify illnesses in animals and understand courses of treatment.

4 years

Duration

August, January, May

Start Date

$27,540 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

Your first step toward a career in architecture.

From designing new homes and energy-efficient buildings, to restoring historical landmarks, to developing healthy urban neighborhoods, a career in field of architecture allows you to make a positive impact in communities around the world.

This program explores the built environment and its important role in the way people live, work and play. You will learn the fundamentals of architecture design, technology, history and theory. The program includes rigorous studio experiences, where you will tackle real-world design problems and improve your technical design skills.

This degree is an excellent first step toward a career as an architect. The four-year program offers seamless entry into the Master of Architecture, the accredited professional degree program that provides the training and credentials required to become a licensed architect.

4 years

Duration

August, January, May

Start Date

$27,576 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

As a business economics major, you will develop strong critical thinking, analytical and research skills. You will also build a solid foundation in all areas of business – including marketing, finance and management.

If you choose the general option, you will have the flexibility to expand your knowledge and marketability by taking courses, inside or outside the business program, that complement your economics studies. If you pursue the finance option, you will explore how economic drivers – like economic growth, inflation and market regulations affect financial markets.

4 years

Duration

August, January, May

Start Date

$27,540 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

Where electrical engineering and computer science meet.

Computer engineers design and test new computer technologies and develop innovations for modern-day life, from medical equipment and automobiles, to hand-held devices and video games, to power grids and communication systems.

To prepare for a career in this field, you will build skills in both electrical engineering and computer science. You will learn not only about the software side of computing technology, but also about the design of computer chips, circuit boards, control systems, and other electronic hardware.

You will learn to apply your broad-based knowledge and technical skills to develop computing technology for instrumentation, control, communication and power-conversion systems.

4 years

Duration

August, January, May

Start Date

$27,540 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

Inside the minds of computers.

From developing cyber security software programs, to building complex wireless mobile devices, to creating social networking or gaming platforms, the work of computer scientists is as diverse as it is in demand.

In this program, you will learn how to design, develop and test computing systems for a wide variety of purposes. You will become proficient in various operating systems, programming languages and techniques, and computer architecture, with many opportunities to practice your software development skills on real-world projects.

Students have the flexibility to specialize in an area that best supports their interests and career goals. For example, you may focus on computer networking, cyber security, computer graphics, gaming and virtual environments, bioinformatics, software engineering, or many other areas.

4 years

Duration

August, January, May

Start Date

$27,540 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

If you’re interested in criminal justice, are curious about why certain individuals commit crimes, and have a strong desire to help your community, the University of Idaho’s Bachelor of Science in Criminology degree gets you on the path toward a career in probation and corrections work, forensics and criminal investigation.

According to the Idaho Department of Labor, demand for criminal justice professionals is predicted to increase 9.8% over the next decade. U of I’s Bachelor’s in Criminology degree takes a big-picture look at the causes of crime and how society handles it. To prepare for a career in this field, students strengthen their analytical, statistical and research skills while gaining a greater understanding of criminal behaviors and the historical factors shaping the American criminal justice system. The degree offers a multifaceted perspective, exploring subjects in homicide, policing, juvenile delinquency, psychopathy, violent crime, terrorism, social deviance and white-collar crime.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,326 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

The science behind healthy farming.

Growing profitable, healthy field crops like wheat, corn or barley is a complex science that requires an understanding of microbiology, entomology, engineering, business and many other fields.

This program provides the broad-based knowledge to grow successful crops. You will explore soils, weeds, plant breeding, microbes, insects and other areas related to plant growth. You will also study advanced growing techniques, like biotechnology and global positioning systems (GPS).

Much of your education takes place in the on-campus greenhouses and in the lab, where you might insert a jellyfish gene into tobacco to make it glow in the dark, produce biodiesel from canola seeds and create a dual potato-tomato plant through grafting.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,326 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Secure Cyberspace.

Learn to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks — and train for the 1.8 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs expected by 2022 — by earning a degree from Idaho’s only cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program.

As a cybersecurity major, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prevent, detect and respond to threats against computer systems, networks, hardware, programs and digital data. Explore topics like computer forensics, network security, types of cyberattacks, operating systems and security tools. You could also participate in leading cybersecurity industry research and build defenses against real-world cyber threats.

As one of the National Security Agency’s first seven National Centers of Academic Excellence in cyber defense education, U of I is a leader in advanced cybersecurity training and offers one of the nation’s few comprehensive cybersecurity degree programs. Our graduates have the in-demand expertise to protect computer networks from hackers, defend individual privacy and intellectual property, secure infrastructure critical to our state and nation, and develop secure software and computing systems.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,632 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Understanding and conserving natural environments.

Professionals in ecology and conservation biology help promote a sustainable future for our planet – and of those who live on it – by working to manage, conserve and restore the natural environments that support diverse forms of life on earth.

In this program, you will build a strong foundation in the traditional sciences, like biology and ecology. You will also explore the social sciences and form a deep multidisciplinary understanding of the environmental, social and political challenges that threaten plants, animals and ecosystems.

Professionals in this field manage natural resources, protect endangered species, and lead other conservation programs. Whether you want to work for a government environmental protection agency, a private conservation organization, an eco-tourism group, or for businesses in sustainable development, this program can help you get there.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,632 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Ignite your spark for engineering.

Develop more reliable power systems. Design faster bullet trains. Build the next-generation minicomputer. These are just samples of the types of exciting projects you could lead as an electrical engineer.

In this program, you will learn how to design and test electrical circuits and systems for many different types of applications. For example, you could explore solutions for the storage and transmission of power; investigate the workings of cell phones, computers and MP3 players; study control systems in cars and planes; and much more.

Students in this program have special opportunities to work with the U.S. Navy designing autonomous submarines, fabricate next generation microelectronics that can be used in the newest computing technology, and spend summers at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,632 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Protect, preserve and make a difference.

Today’s global environmental problems demand a systems approach, requiring professionals who understand not only the science behind the issues, but also the economic, social and political factors, too.

In this program, you will become prepared to meet this demand. You will take a range of courses in the biological, physical and social sciences, and gain the broad interdisciplinary knowledge to tackle the world’s complex environmental issues.

As an environmental science major, you will apply your classroom learning to solve local environmental problems, such as salmon recovery and the impacts of forest fires, and gain practical research experience in the lab and field.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,632 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Understanding and managing our multifaceted forests.

Forests cover one-third of the nation’s land area and 40 percent of Idaho’s land area. With such vast natural resources comes the need to manage the land responsibly.

In this program, you will build the science-based knowledge for sound management of forest resources. You will study topics such as forest management and operations, disease and pest control, forest hydrology and ecology, geographic information systems, wildland fires, forest inventory, and more.

As a graduate of this Society of American Foresters accredited program, you will be prepared to balance the many demands placed on forests: from sustainable timber production and biomass for forest products, to recreation and wildlife habitat conservation, providing clean water and other forest ecosystem services.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,576 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

This degree provides the management and technical skills you need to bridge the gap between engineers and technicians in fields such as business, manufacturing, industry and government.

As a student in this program, you will learn to create and manage complex technological systems. Students develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in basic and advanced industrial processes, procedures, planning and management.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,576 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Mechanical engineering plays an important role in nearly every industry, and in this program, you will learn how to apply math, science and engineering skills to research, design, develop and test devices and processes that solve problems. Students have opportunities to put their skills into real-world practice.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,576 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

In the Medical Sciences program you will take a comprehensive range of coursework in fundamental concepts of biology, critical thinking, leadership and professional conduct, psychology, global and cultural competence, and biomedical specialty areas. There is scope for hands-on research experience and internships within the local community that could be valuable assets in future professional programs.

4 years

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$27,632 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Unleash the power of the virtual world.

From entertainment to education, virtual technology has transformed the way people live and work around the globe.

As a student in this industry-driven program, you will learn to create virtual technologies for gaming, animated films, simulations, business and education, and other applications. You will study art and design, computer science, 3D modeling, animation, world building, storytelling, character design, spatial design, four-dimensional design, and much more.

Design studios and hands-on projects provide opportunities to practice building virtual worlds for real clients. For example, you could help build second-life environments for education and health care, liquid scenery for student plays, interactive virtual realities for first-responder training, and animated films for a university festival.

1 year

Duration

January, May, August

Start Date

$29,204 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Designed for professionals who want to put their accounting career on the fast track, this program examines the changing and increasingly important role of accounting in global business. You will engage in thought-provoking case studies and practical research to develop a high-level understanding of auditing, financial accounting and reporting, taxes, management accounting and more.

The program is fully customizable. Tailor the degree to your personal goals, whether you want a career in auditing or fraud investigation, tax compliance or estate planning, not-for-profit or governmental accounting, education or other areas of accounting.

This widely valued degree program is one of few accounting master’s degree programs in the world accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

1 year

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$29,148 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

Whether you want to work at a technical company or build a career in academia, this program prepares you to contribute to the field of computer science in new and novel ways. Gain in-depth understanding of limitations and opportunities of computers in problem solving and explore high-level concepts in computational biology, network security and more.

1 year

Duration

August, January, May

Start Date

$29,112 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

We have one Earth. Help us make the most of it.

The director of the National Science Foundation has stated, “For the twenty-first century, our goal must be to understand, and learn to keep in balance, the bio-complexity of all of Earth’s ecosystems.”

This will be your goal as a student in the program. You will explore complex environmental problems and learn how to solve them through integrated and coherent approaches. Explore global environmental challenges as they relate to waste management, environmental pollution, policy and law, water science, ecosystems, land use, energy systems, and more.

Whether you choose the thesis or non-thesis option, you will lead independent research in a topic that interests you and supports your career goals.

1 year

Duration

January, August

Start Date

$29,148 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US/Online

Location

Earn your degree in this nationally recognized program that is one of the nation’s premier centers for power engineering research, education and collaboration between industry and academia. Take advantage of the opportunity to work with faculty members on practical research projects vital to the industry to prepare for your future in the area of your interest.

1 year

Duration

January, May, August

Start Date

$29,204 per year

Tuition Fee

Moscow, Idaho, US

Location

Improve people’s health, wellness and quality of life through good nutrition by becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).

In this program, you’ll learn how to assist people to prevent or manage disease and lead healthier, longer lives by eating right. Courses build your food and nutrition expertise in topics such as nutrition education, nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and food and nutrition management and leadership.

Experiential learning is a big part of the program. You’ll build career skills through case studies, role play, simulations, research and on-the-job experiences in hospitals, school districts and other professional settings. Completion of the program will make you eligible to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s credentialing exam, the test needed to practice professionally as an RDN.