Graduate Degrees at U of I Idaho Falls
Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership: M.S. available online
This program prepares leaders in a wide range of careers such as higher education, business, government agencies and non-profit organizations. The program includes analysis and application of organizational development theory and methods, transformative learning processes, strategic thinking, development of personal leadership capacity and evaluation of intervention options for facilitation of healthy organizational change.
Program Contact
Michael Kroth, Ph.D., mkroth@uidaho.edu, 208-364-4024
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Biological Engineering: M.S. (thesis), M.Engr. (non-thesis) and Ph.D.
Apply engineering principles to biological systems to address societal needs. Students completing this degree are well prepared to work in a national laboratory or in an industrial research and development setting.
Program Contacts
Amin Mirkouei, Ph.D., P.E., amirkouei@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5420
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Chemical Engineering: M.S. (thesis), M.Engr. (non-thesis) and Ph.D. available
The versatility of chemical engineering includes nuclear materials, fuels and systems, environmental bioremediation and energy storage. Delve into renewable energy production, management of hazardous waste and more. Learn research methods and investigative procedures for a career in industrial or research environments.
Program Contact
Haiyan Zhao, Ph.D., haiyanz@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8123
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Chemistry: M.S. (thesis) and Ph.D. available
Be on the front lines of chemical research. Use your advanced chemistry degree to make your contribution to the knowledge of our physical world.
Program Contact
Ray von Wandruszka, Ph.D., rvw@uidaho.edu, 208-885-6552
Donna Baek, Ph.D., donna.baek@inl.gov
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Civil Engineering: M.Engr. (non-thesis) available online
This program provides students with the advanced education to design and supervise the construction of structural systems that make modern life possible. Learn how to factor cost, regulations, hazards and maintenance into the safety and efficiency of engineering designs.
Program Contact
Fritz Fiedler, Ph.D., fritz@uidaho.edu, 208-885-2980
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Computer Engineering: M.S. (thesis), M.Engr. (non-thesis) available
Study complex hardware and software systems for the higher level skills needed to contribute to the next generation of innovation. Explore concepts in electrical engineering and computer science.
Program Contact
Dakota Roberson, Ph.D., dakotar@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8120
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Computer Science: M.S. (thesis and non-thesis), Ph.D. available
Gain in-depth understanding of limitations and opportunities of computers in problem solving and explore high-level concepts. Prepare for challenging positions in government and industry to lead the future of the field. Students are encouraged to view the profiles of the faculty for more information on the various focus areas available.
Program Contacts
Michael Haney, Ph.D., mhaney@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8209
Robert Hiromoto, Ph.D., hiromoto@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8119
Constantinos (Costas) Kolias, Ph.D., kolias@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5408
Alex Vakanski, Ph.D., vakanski@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5422
Min Xian, Ph.D., mxian@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5425
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Curriculum And Instruction: M.Ed. (non-thesis), Ed.S. available online
Learn the skills and latest methodologies and make a difference as a leader in today’s dynamic education landscape. Topics include assessment and evaluation, development of relevant, challenging and engaging integrative curriculum focusing on, and responding to, student learning.
Program Contacts
John Cannon, Ph.D., johnc@uidaho.edu, 208-364-4031
Raymond Dixon, Ph.D., rdixon@uidaho.edu, 208-885-6349
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Cybersecurity: M.S.
The masters in cybersecurity prepares students for most work roles listed by the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. The Idaho Falls campus has specialized laboratory capabilities and faculty active in research and applications in this fast growing field.
Program Contacts
Michael Haney, Ph.D., mhaney@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8209
Constantinos (Costas) Kolias, Ph.D., kolias@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5408
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Education: Idaho Falls: Ed.D., Ph.D. (limited admission)
The Ed.D. program prepares experienced educators and leaders in public or private systems to lead original dissertation research with a primary focus on real world, real-time applications in the community. The doctorate is a research-oriented program designed primarily for students who want to research or teach in higher education. Students who are interested in the program are strongly encouraged to talk with faculty in the area of their interest before applying. The once a year admission review has an early deadline in the Spring for Fall entry.
Program Contacts
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Educational Leadership: M.Ed. (non-thesis), Ed.S. available online
Become the visionary today’s education system demands through a program that prepares students as a principal (M.Ed.), superintendent (Ed.S.), program administrator or classroom educator.
Program Contacts
Sydney Freeman, Jr., Ph.D., sfreemanjr@uidaho.edu, 208-885-1011
Penny Tenuto, Ph.D., ptenuto@uidaho.edu, 208-364-4015
Elizabeth Wargo, Ph.D., ewargo@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2517
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Electrical Engineering: M.S. (thesis), M.Engr. (non-thesis), Ph.D. available
Earn an advanced degree at one of the nation’s top locations for power engineering research, education and collaboration between industry and academia. Learn how to apply knowledge in the field to develop complex electrical solutions for computers, power conversation and more.
Program Contact
Dakota Roberson, Ph.D., dakotar@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8120
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Engineering Management: M.Engr. (non-thesis) available
Integrate engineering methods, principles and technologies with business approaches to solve today’s complex and challenging problems. Gian the expertise and leadership skills needed to advance your careers. Designed for working professionals, this program requires an ABET accredited engineering degree for admission.
Program Contacts
Denise Engebrecht, denisee@uidaho.edu, 208-364-6123
Indrajit Charit, Ph.D., icharit@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5409
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Denise Engebrecht, denisee@uidaho.edu, 208-364-6123
Environmental Science: M.S. (thesis and non-thesis), Ph.D. available
Research the effects of natural and unnatural processes, and the interactions of the physical components of the planet on the environment.
Program Contacts
Elise Kokenge, ekokenge@uidaho.edu, 208-885-0165
Jaap Vos, jvos@uidaho.edu, 208-364-4595
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Geological Engineering: M.S. available online
Combine geology and engineering as a geological engineer and assist in the design and construction of civil engineering projects, evaluation of geologic hazards and development of natural energy resources.
Program Contacts
S.J. Jung, Ph.D., sjung@uidaho.edu, 208-885-6481
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Geography: M.S. available
Program Contacts
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology: P.S.M. available
Program Contacts
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Interdisciplinary Studies: M.S. (thesis and non-thesis) available
This degree allows students to reach across disciplines to design a study plan that meets their own unique academic needs. Students in this rigorous graduate program create a customized degree plan integrating courses from two or more academic departments. The objective of the degree is to provide an opportunity to design a program when the student’s needs do not fall within an established graduate program. Interested students should contact the College of Graduate Studies to discuss a proposed study plan prior to applying.
Program Contact
Jerry McMurtry, mcmurtry@uidaho.edu, 208-885-2647
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Mathematics: MAT (non-thesis) available online
This degree is designed primarily for certified teachers who wish to strengthen their subject matter preparation. (The degree does not give certification in high school teaching.)
Program Contact
mathstat@uidaho.edu, 208-885-6742
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Mechanical Engineering: M.S. (thesis), M.Engr. (non-thesis), Ph.D. available
Model, design and lead experiments to verify thermal systems, mechanical systems, components and processes while considering real-world constraints and the impacts on society.
Program Contacts
David Arcilesi, Ph.D., darcilesi@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8107
R. A. Borrelli, Ph.D., rborrelli@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8122
Mike McKellar, Ph.D., mmckellar@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5431
Amin Mirkouei, Ph.D., P.E., amirkouei@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5420
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Music: M.Mus. available
Program Contacts
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Natural Resources: MNR (non-thesis) available online
The master of natural resources is an interdisciplinary, course-based program that integrates and scales various perspectives — the ecology and management; planning, policy and society; tools and technology — into a system view of natural resources.
Program Contact
Leda Kobziar, Ph.D., lkobziar@uidaho.edu, 208-885-0118
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Nuclear Engineering: M.S. (thesis), M.Engr. (non-thesis), Ph.D. available
In North American, nuclear energy is currently the largest source of emission-free power with applications in electricity and hydrogen production, medicine and national security. The program’s areas of specialization include nuclear fuel processing, materials, radioactive waste treatment and management, thermal behavior and measurement, nuclear systems design and modeling and applications of nuclear process heat.
Program Contacts
David Arcilesi, Ph.D., darcilesi@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8107
R. A. Borrelli, Ph.D., rborrelli@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8122
Indrajit Charit, Ph.D., icharit@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5409
Krishnan Raja, Ph.D., P.E., ksraja@uidaho.edu, 208-885-1693
Mike McKellar, Ph.D., mmckellar@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5431
Haiyan Zhao, Ph.D., haiyanz@uidaho.edu, 208-533-8123
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Psychology/Human Factors: M.S. (thesis and non-thesis) available online
The masters program with a focus on human factors is a research intensive program that examines why people do things the way they do. Explore the intersection of humans and technology to improve product design and delivery blending traditional psychology with modern-day engineering principles.
Program Contact
Benjamin Barton, Ph.D., barton@uidaho.edu, 208-885-6515
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Master of Public Administration: MPA available online
Gain the intellectual and practical skills needed to serve the public through positions in local governments and communities.
Program Contact
Graham Hubbs, Ph.D., hubbs@uidaho.edu, 208-885-6284
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Statistical Science: M.S. (thesis and non-thesis) available online
The objective of the program is to provide sound training in the fundamental principles and techniques of statistics. Students are prepared for statistical careers in industry, business and government.
Program Contact
mathstat@uidaho.edu, 208-885-6742
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Technology Management: M.S. (thesis and non-thesis) available
The masters program in technology management is designed for the working professional. It prepares graduates to integrate technical and business knowledge for effective planning, selection, implementation and management of technology to solve today’s problems. Along with a business leadership core, students select a focused area to study. Focus areas include project management, process improvement and innovation, industrial safety, critical infrastructure resilience, nuclear technology management, emergency planning and management and environmental safety.
Program Contact
Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Indrajit Charit, Ph.D., icharit@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5409
Idaho Falls Student Services contact: Alice Allen, alicew@uidaho.edu, 208-757-5452
Water Resources: M.S. (thesis), Ph.D. available online
Learn to collaborate effectively with peers in other fields, stakeholders and other professionals to define, research and achieve creative and sustainable solutions to modern water problems.
Program Contact
water@uidaho.edu, 208-885-0111