2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Volume 79

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Graduate School at Idaho State University!

As a graduate student at ISU, you are beginning an exciting journey filled with meaningful learning, hands-on professional experiences, and opportunities designed to support your personal and professional goals. Graduate education is about developing as both a scholar and an informed citizen in an exciting and ever-changing world. The growth you experience during this time will build a strong foundation for your continued success. Graduate education is also about community. In graduate school, you will build a network that extends beyond the bounds of ISU and will support you throughout the entirety of your professional life.  Finally, graduate education is about building your professional skills.  Outside of learning and exploring your discipline through research, scholarship, and creative activities, you will have opportunities to build critical professional skills that will help you thrive professionally. 

To realize all of these great opportunities, you also have the responsibility to be an active participant in your educational journey. I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities the Graduate School offers and to get involved beyond the classroom to expand your knowledge, your experiences, and your networks.  Throughout your graduate experience, the Graduate School at ISU, along with the dedicated faculty in your programs, are here to support you every step of the way. We look forward to getting to know you and supporting you during this exciting time in your educational journey!

Karen M. Appleby, PhD

Dean

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The Graduate School
Idaho State University
921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8075
Pocatello, ID 83209-8075
(208) 282-2150
Museum Building, 4th Floor, Room 401

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Policy Statements 

Community Inclusiveness

Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and federal government, including applicable executive orders pertaining to civil rights, and all rights, privileges, and activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, handicap, or national origin. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Evidence of practices that are not consistent with such policies should be reported to the Office of the President of the University.

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Catalogs, bulletins, and course or fee schedules shall not be considered as binding contracts between Idaho State University and students. The University reserves the right at any time, without advance notice, to (a) withdraw or cancel classes, courses, and programs; (b ) change fee schedules; (c) change the academic calendar; (d) change admissions and registration requirements; (e) change the regulations and requirements governing instruction in, and graduation from, the University and its various divisions; and (f) change any other regulations affecting students. Changes shall enter into force whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are matriculated at the time in the University. When economic and other conditions permit, the University tries to provide advance notice of such changes.

Students enrolled in a program that is closed, relocated, or discontinued should be given notice of the closure as soon as it is practical. Notwithstanding any other provision of State Board of Education policy, University policy, or University catalog statements to the contrary, arrangements should be made for enrolled students to complete affected programs in a timely manner and with minimum interruptions. When there is a similar program within the institutions governed by the Board, an affected student will be provided with information on transferring to that program, although admission to any such program is contingent upon the availability of a position and the student meeting all applicable admission requirements. If there is no similar program available within the institutions governed by the Board or the student is not able to gain admission to a similar program, the University will make reasonable efforts to place the student in a related or comparable program within the University. If none is available, the University will make reasonable efforts to assist the student in locating to another program at the University or elsewhere for which he or she is qualified.