All courses and programs offered through Boise State are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the highest level of accreditation achievable. For more details see Accreditation Information.
If you are a Boise State student (or prospective student) who will not reside in Idaho while enrolled in Boise State University courses, please be aware of the following information regarding State Authorization.
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Bachelor Degree Completion (Undergraduate)
Nursing RN to BS
The Online/Distance RN-BS Completion Program is designed for working nurses who have already attained an RN, offering the additional coursework necessary to complete a Bachelor of Science degree. Learn More…
Respiratory Care
This program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists who have received an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care from a regionally accredited college or university and want to earn a Bachelor of Science degree without leaving their homes. Learn More…
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Graduate Certificates
Graduate certificates are perfect for those who want to specialize in a particular discipline without committing time and investment in a complete master’s degree, as well as those who already have a graduate degree but want to extend their knowledge. Certificates represent an additional milestone in academic and professional development and become valuable additions to resumes and personnel files.
Educational Technology
Certificate courses are selected from Educational Technology’s master’s degree curriculum, so students who later decide to pursue a Boise State master’s degree in Educational Technology may apply their certificate credits toward that program.
Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning
(Formerly Instructional and Performance Technology)
Certificate courses are selected from the Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning master’s degree curriculum, so students who later decide to pursue a Boise State Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning master’s degree program may apply their certificate credits toward that program.
- Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support
- Workplace Performance Improvement (formerly Human Performance Technology)
- Workplace Instructional Design
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Graduate Degrees
Business Administration
Beginning fall 2013, Boise State University will offer a new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Enrollment in the online MBA will begin in late spring 2013, and classes will start in August 2013. For more information see Program Overview.
Educational Technology
The Educational Technology program focuses on topics specific to K-12 education, higher education, and e-learning and emphasizes issues surrounding online teaching, school technology coordination, and technology integration.
- Master of Educational Technology
- Master of Science in Educational Technology
- Doctor of Educational Technology
Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning
(Formerly Instructional and Performance Technology)
The Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning program focuses on topics specific to corporate, governmental, and military organizations and emphasizes issues surrounding Human Performance Technology.
Nursing
The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences has a variety of options available for graduate level nursing study including two new programs pending final approval.
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Adult-Gerentology Nurse Practitioner (Pending Approval)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Pending Approval)
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Endorsements
Idaho K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement
In August 2011, the Department of Educational Technology at Boise State University became a state approved K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement program provider in Idaho. This endorsement is a competency-based program and requires students to demonstrate their capabilities of online teaching and learning in meeting recommended proficiencies through a combination of course completions and submitted artifacts. Learn More…
Technology Accentuated Transformative Education for Rural Specialists (TATERS)
TATERS is for candidates who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to become certified in special education in Idaho, or for certified teachers who want to add an endorsement in special education in Idaho. This program does not result in a degree or certificate from Boise State University, but it does qualify students to obtain special education teacher certification from the State of Idaho. Learn More…
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Other Program Opportunities
The Division of Extended Studies connects the resources of Boise State University with individuals, organizations and communities to maximize educational opportunity. Designed with the working adult in mind, these programs provide flexibility and convenience through a combination of in-person and online programming.
AfterWork – Evening & Weekend Programs
The AfterWork Program offers bachelor’s degrees that can advance your career without forcing you to give it up. Our evening programs offer the same high quality curriculum and faculty valued by Boise State graduates and their employers. Learn more…
Foundational Studies Program
The Foundational Studies Program is the general education portion of an undergraduate degree for students entering Boise State beginning in the Fall of 2012. A wide variety of Foundational Studies courses are available online through Boise State eCampus. Learn more…
Regional Sites
For the convenience of students who live or work outside Boise, regional sites offer classes at a location near you. Learn More…
Weekend Classes
A variety of weekend classes are available both on the Boise State campus and at Regional Sites. Learn More…