| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.22 |
| Liaison | Olivia Wiebe |
| Submission Date | Jan. 28, 2022 |
University of Idaho
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Sara
Mahuron Associate Director of Accreditation and Assessment Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives |
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Majors and degree programs
Yes
Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Environmental Science
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The University of Idaho Environmental Science Program provides you with comprehensive skills necessary to approach environmental change from multiple perspectives and apply your degree to influence management decisions. Doing so requires integration of many relevant disciplines such as biology, chemistry, ecology, economics, engineering, geography, hydrology, soil science, philosophy, physics, political science, and sociology.
Website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
Additional degree programs (optional)
Soil and Land Resources
None
A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Pursue your degree by digging deep into the field of soil science. Develop valuable expertise about the soil ecosystem and address soil issues related to sustainable agriculture and the environment while conducting lab-based experiments in a program where much of your learning will occur in independent research for your thesis or dissertation.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
Plant Science
None
A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
From crop-based biofuels to pest-resistant plants, plant science discoveries have made a profound impact on the world’s food production, natural resources and environment. This program prepares you to make your own contribution with a sophisticated understanding of biotechnology, weed science, crop management and much more, and opportunities to conduct independent research along leading faculty experts.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused graduate-level degree programs:
-Water Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-programs/water-resources
-Natural Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/grad-programs/on-campus-degrees/master-of-natural-resources
-Fish and Wildlife Sciences: http://uidaho.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/University-of-Idaho-General-Catalog/Departments-of-Instruction/Department-of-Fish-and-Wildlife-Sciences
-Natural Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/grad-programs/on-campus-degrees/master-of-natural-resources
-Fish and Wildlife Sciences: http://uidaho.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/University-of-Idaho-General-Catalog/Departments-of-Instruction/Department-of-Fish-and-Wildlife-Sciences
Minors, concentrations and certificates
Yes
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
Fire Ecology, Management and Technology Graduate Academic Certificate
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
This 15-credit certificate program is designed for traditional and non-traditional students who would like to receive more depth than a few courses in the concepts, science and tools currently used in fire ecology and management, or for those seeking educational requirements required for federal employment. After completing this certificate program students will have the ability to apply sound science to solve complex issues facing fire management. Many of our students combine this certificate with a Masters of Natural Resources, Master of Science or doctorate. Others have combined this with the restoration ecology certificate program.
To complete the certificate, students must take a total of 15 credits and meet the credit requirements of each course group listed in the program of study. Students must also earn a grade of "B" or better in each class to qualify for the certificate.
To complete the certificate, students must take a total of 15 credits and meet the credit requirements of each course group listed in the program of study. Students must also earn a grade of "B" or better in each class to qualify for the certificate.
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Additional minors, concentrations and certificate programs (optional)
Environmental Water Science Graduate Academic Certificate
None
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
To earn the Environmental Science Graduate Academic Certificate, students take a total of 12 credits with an emphasis on water quality, hydrology, water management, and policy courses.
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
MOSS Environmental Education and Science Communication Certificate
None
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) Graduate Certificate is designed for motivated PhD or M.S. students who wish to diversify their skill set and broaden the impact of their graduate work by developing expertise in science outreach and communication. Students spend nine months participating in select coursework, outreach, and TA experiences at the McCall Field Campus while continuing their graduate degree. The certificate program provides in-depth coursework in communication and outreach skills, and is customized to individual needs and goals of students. Students continue to work under their home advisor and thesis/dissertation committee, and are matched with an additional MOSS faculty advisor for guidance and supervision on Certificate-related work.
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
None
The name and website URLs of all other graduate-level, sustainability-focused minors, concentrations and certificates:
-Environmental Water Science Graduate Academic Certificate:
http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/catalog/2015/environmental-water-science-graduate-academic-certificate.htm
-Fire Ecology, Management and Technology Graduate Academic Certificate: https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/minors-and-certificates/fem-tech
http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/catalog/2015/environmental-water-science-graduate-academic-certificate.htm
-Fire Ecology, Management and Technology Graduate Academic Certificate: https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/minors-and-certificates/fem-tech
Optional Fields
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Research completed by Maraya Hanson, former student
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