University of Idaho, Idaho Falls
Contact Information
Marc Skinner, Center Executive Officer: 1776 Science Ctr. Dr., Suite 306, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402; 208-757-5414; Website: Idaho Falls Center
The University of Idaho, in partnership with Idaho State University, operates the Idaho Falls campus. The campus serves over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students in eastern Idaho. The center is ideally located on the banks of the Snake River and adjacent to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Yellowstone and Teton National Parks, scenic forests, pristine wilderness areas, and world-class recreational activities are located nearby.
Academics
Consistent with the role and mission assigned by the State Board of Regents and the University of Idaho’s land-grant designation, the university offers select undergraduate, master’s, specialist’s and doctorate degree programs in Idaho Falls. Additional professional programs, certificates, and courses are offered in response to needs of the community. Over 150 University of Idaho courses are offered at the center each semester. Courses are taught on-site by resident faculty and instructors and are offered in person, virtually, or through streaming video or web-based options.
Undergraduate degrees are available in the following disciplines:
- Business Administration*
- Communication*
- Criminology*
- Engineering Technology
- English*
- Environmental Science
- General Studies
- History*
- Interdisciplinary Studies*
- Marketing*
- Organizational Science*
- Psychology*
- Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management*
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Programs available online are marked with an asterisk.
Graduate degrees are available in the following disciplines:
- Biological Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology*
- Curriculum and Instruction*
- Cybersecurity
- Education*
- Educational Leadership*
- Electrical Engineering
- Emerging Media*
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Science
- General Management MBA*
- Geography*
- Geological Engineering*
- Geographic Information Systems*
- Gerontology*
- Interdisciplinary Science/Technology PSM
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Leadership and Organization Development*
- Mathematics*
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music*
- Natural Resources*
- Nuclear Engineering
- Physical Education*
- Psychology*
- Public Administration*
- Special Education*
- Statistical Science*
- Technology Management
- Theatre Arts*
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Programs available online are marked with an asterisk.
Research
The center is strategically located next to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Critical Materials and Energy Systems Innovation Laboratory. This location is ideal for research collaboration opportunities. The Idaho Falls Center focuses on delivering advanced education and research programs addressing state and national energy and security needs in partnership with the INL, industry, and university partners.
Idaho National Laboratory
In operation since 1949, the INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's missions in nuclear and energy research, science, and national defense. The laboratory works with national and international governments, universities, and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
Community and Statewide Services
The College of Agriculture District IV Research and Extension Office at the Idaho Falls Center provides extension programming and agriculture related activities.