Welcome from the Dean of Graduate Studies
It’s time to level up. You have worked hard and accomplished much, but you are not done. It’s not just the degree you’re after, it’s the specialized knowledge, the sharpened skills, the increased capacity—along with the name. A graduate degree or certificate from The College of Idaho signals to the professional community that you purposefully chose a rigorous program, that you intentionally sought to be challenged, to work hard, to level up.
The College has developed graduate programs responsive to community need and student interest. Currently, the world is grappling with numerous challenges, from housing affordability and clean energy to access to education, healthcare, transportation, public lands and more. In response, the College has launched a Master of Applied Public Policy (MAPP) degree, which is designed for the next generation of leaders who want to shape, implement, and evaluate public policy on a regional and global scale. Further, the College’s commitment to access to healthcare is exemplified through our Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree and our Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program, which is a vital advanced degree for PAs taught by experts in their respective fields. Similarly, our Master of Science in Exercise Science (MSES) degree responds to the increasing demand for professionals in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, and related health professions. In response to an ever-evolving organizational landscape, the College's Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree prepares graduates to drive positive change and make ethical financial decisions; whereas our Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage organizations effectively. Finally, our Master of Education (MEd) degree and other education-related degrees embrace the critical role education plays in our society by advancing an innovative curriculum aimed at preparing our next generation of teachers and leaders in an increasingly fluid profession.
These graduate programs do not stand alone. They were built on the foundation of long-earned values, forged and re-forged over the College’s 133-year history. For over a century, The College of Idaho has remained dedicated to the liberal arts, graduating “Yotes” who have explored issues, ideas and methods across the humanities and the arts, and the natural and social sciences. Our graduates learn to read critically, write cogently and think broadly, and they have attained great things—distinguished academic achievements, successful careers, and most importantly, productive and fulfilling lives.
This catalog is your portal to your progress. Let’s get to work. It’s time to level up.
Latonia Haney Keith, J.D.
Dean of Graduate Studies
2112 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-5009