Overview
Through the College’s 3+1 program, current College of Idaho students are able to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years and an additional summer term. The 3+1 program in which graduates earn a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage organizations effectively. Students will graduate with the expertise to be a dynamic, influential, and ethical leader in an ever-evolving organizational landscape.
The program is designed for students seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and advance their career. It will provide students with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, strategic management, and effective leadership practices.
The 3+1 MAOL is a hybrid program with in-person courses during the fall and spring terms and fully online courses during the final summer term. Our program is 36 credit hours and offers an interdisciplinary curriculum through nine uniquely crafted courses. Through four core courses, four targeted courses, and a practicum capstone, students learn to lead with confidence, make ethical decisions, and drive positive change within their role at any organization.
- Leadership Theory
- Organizational Behavior
- Leadership Ethics
- Effective Organizational Communication
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Organizational Change
- Equitable & Inclusive Leadership
- Team Building & Leadership
- Capstone: Leading With Purpose and Integrity
Admission
The Admission Office is responsible for managing the admission process for prospective students. Admission is granted on a selective basis. The Admission Committee, consisting of College administrators, faculty, and staff, reviews policy set by the Admission Office to admit students who show promise of success at the College. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in administration of its admission and financial aid policies.
Selection of Applicants
Applicants for the next start date are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the MAOL Admission Committee. The committee reserves the right to accept, reject, or defer an application. Applicants receiving a letter of acceptance are granted a specific time period to notify the program of their intention to enroll.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Applicants seeking a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. No required major, employment position or specific expertise is a barrier to entry.
To qualify for admission to the 3+1 program in organizational leadership, applicants must meet all application requirements listed below no later than October 1st to be considered for the next fall cohort.
- Complete the online 3+1-Dual Degree application for organizational leadership.
- Upload a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
- Complete a 500- to 1,000-word personal statement (similar to a letter of interest). This personal statement should reveal something about you as an applicant, the reason you want to pursue this graduate degree and how it will advance your future goals.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at The College of Idaho and have completed four semesters (or two years) at the College toward completion of your bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0, in order to be considered for the program, you must include: (i) an explanation of GPA statement; and (ii) an additional letter of recommendation from a College of Idaho faculty member.
- Submit transcripts from The College of Idaho.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet The College of Idaho’s technology requirements for the duration of the graduate program.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a College of Idaho faculty member. This letter should highlight your academic or professional experiences relevant to admission to this graduate degree program and evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and judgement as well as your ability and capability to complete a hybrid graduate degree.
- If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0, in order to be considered for the program, you must submit a second letter of recommendation from a College of Idaho faculty member.
- Confirmation from the Office of Academic Advising that, based on your degree map to complete your bachelor’s degree, you have the ability to complete both your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in four years.
Enrollment Deposit
The College of Idaho requires a
$300 deposit before enrolling. This one-time, non-refundable deposit reserves a student’s place in the graduate program and will be applied to their first term’s tuition.
Tuition and Fees
For the hybrid 3+1 degree, students can keep their undergraduate financial aid during their senior year. The tuition for the summer of graduate-level study ending the program is:
2026 Summer Tuition: $9,600 or $600 per credit hour
Graduate Program and Technology Fee: $400
Note: The College of Idaho’s 3+1 MAOL tuition and fees are due before or on the first day of the semester/term.
3+1 Financial Aid Policy
Graduate Terms/Semesters
During their graduate semesters/terms, students enrolled in 3+1 programs are eligible for graduate-level financial aid only, including:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan* (graduate annual limit up to $20,500)
- Federal Work-Study*
- Graduate PLUS Loan*
- Institutional aid for graduate programs (if available)
Students are not eligible for:
- Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
- Undergraduate scholarships
*FAFSA Required
Undergraduate Semesters
During their undergraduate semesters, students enrolled in 3+1 programs are eligible for federal, state, and institutional undergraduate aid, including:
- Federal Pell Grant* (if eligible)
- Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant*
- Federal Work-Study*
- Idaho Work-Study* (if eligible)
- Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans* (undergraduate limits)
- State grants and scholarships
- Institutional scholarships
Graduate-level courses taken by undergraduate students during this period may be used to calculate full-time enrollment only if the classes also apply to undergraduate degree requirements.
*FAFSA Required
MAOL Academic Calendar
2025-26 Academic Calendar
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Summer Term 2025
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May
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27 |
T |
Instruction Begins |
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30 |
F |
Last Day to Add/Drop Summer Courses |
June
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13 |
F |
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with a Refund: Grade of W will still apply |
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19 |
Th |
Juneteenth — College Offices Closed |
June-July
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30-04 |
M-F |
College Offices Closed |
July
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07 |
M |
Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Courses |
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25 |
F |
Last Day of Courses |
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Last Day of Summer Term |
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30 |
W |
Final Grades Due — Noon |
August
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01 |
F |
Grades Official and Viewable on Self Service — 5:00 p.m. |
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Fall Semester 2025
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| August |
27 |
W |
Instruction Begins |
| September |
01 |
M |
Labor Day — No Classes |
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10 |
W |
Last Day to Add/Drop Fall Courses |
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Census Date |
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17 |
W |
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with a Refund: Grade of W will still apply |
October
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16-17 |
Th-F |
Fall Break — No Classes |
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20 |
M |
Instruction Resumes |
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23 |
Th |
Midterm Grades Due — Noon |
November
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20 |
Th |
Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Courses |
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24-28 |
M-F |
Thanksgiving Break — No Classes |
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27-28 |
Th-F |
Thanksgiving Holiday — College Offices Closed |
| December |
04 |
Th |
Last Day of Classes |
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08-11 |
M-Th |
Final Examinations |
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17 |
W |
Final Grades Due — Noon |
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19 |
F |
Grades Official and Viewable on Self Service — 5:00 p.m. |
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24-31 |
W-W |
Holiday Break — College Offices Closed |
| January |
01-02 |
Th-F |
New Year's Holiday — College Offices Closed |
Spring Semester 2026
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| February |
03 |
T |
Instruction Begins |
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16 |
M |
Last Day to Add/Drop Spring Courses |
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Census Date |
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23 |
M |
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with a Refund: Grade of W will still apply |
March
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23-27 |
M-F |
Spring Break — No Classes |
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25 |
W |
Midterm Grades Due — Noon |
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30 |
M |
Instruction Resumes |
| April |
23 |
Th |
Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Courses |
| May |
11 |
M |
Last Day of Classes |
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12-15 |
T-F |
Final Examinations |
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16 |
Sat |
Commencement Ceremony (MAT program) |
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20 |
W |
Final Grades Due — Noon |
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22 |
F |
Grades Official and Viewable on Self Service — 5:00 p.m. |
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25 |
M |
Memorial Day — College Offices Closed |
Registration and Enrollment
Upon receipt of a student’s enrollment deposit, the College will enroll the student in the courses for the MAOL program for the 2025-2026 academic year and any future academic year until program completion. To complete enrollment, the student must be registered full-time for the semester/term and must either be paid in full for the semester/term or on a payment plan (see Payment Options) on or before the first day of class.
Full-time enrollment for the 3+1 MAOL program is 8 credits in the fall semester; 12 credits in the spring semester; and 16 credits in the final summer term. To remain eligible for financial assistance, students must be enrolled in at least five (5) credit hours each semester.
Failure to make satisfactory payment arrangements by the stated deadline will result in expulsion from classes and charges calculated according to the refund rate for withdrawal (see Institutional Refund Policy).
Graduation Requirements
To earn a 3+1 MAOL degree at The College of Idaho, all students must complete all prescribed courses and pass all MAOL courses with a grade of B or better. This in turn requires all students to graduate with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for the MAOL degree.
Grading
Students must achieve a minimum of 80 percent to pass each course with a grade of a B in accordance with the grading policy outlined in the syllabus for each course.
Students are permitted to repeat a course once in which they have earned a grade of B- or lower. Both attempts appear on the student’s transcript. Only the most recent grade will be used in calculation of the cumulative GPA, and only one attempt may be counted toward meeting degree requirements.
Students who wish to file an academic appeal concerning a course grade should review the Grade Change Policy.