Cooperative Programs

Idaho State University Doctor of Physical Therapy (BA or BS/DPT)

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Physical Therapy is an undergraduate-graduate articulation agreement with Idaho State University (ISU). Students will complete all of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree at The College of Idaho, including the prerequisites for entrance into the Idaho State University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Prerequisites overlap significantly with the Health Professions Studies minor under PEAK. Students who complete The College of Idaho portion of this program will receive a BA or BS degree in the major they have completed. Upon completion of the Idaho State University portion of the program, students will earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered at least two admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than two College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all areas of the prerequisite courses, as well as the most recent 60 units of completed course work, and must apply for the Idaho State University program by January of their senior year. Students must meet minimum standards on the GRE or the Miller Analogy Test and complete at least 80 hours of experience in two different areas of practice under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist before making application. For a complete description of the Idaho State University program and detailed requirements for admission, see their web site.

Idaho State University Dual Degree Doctoral Program in Pharmacy (BS/PHARM.D.) Cooperative Program

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Pharmacy is a dual degree program in collaboration with Idaho State University (ISU). Under ordinary circumstances, students will attend The College of Idaho for three years and then enter the Idaho State University Professional Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm.D.) for the next four years. When students have successfully completed the first two years of the Idaho State University Doctor of Pharmacy program, they will be granted a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Idaho. When they successfully complete the final two years of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, they will receive a Pharm.D. from Idaho State University.

Entrance into the ISU program is competitive. ISU has offered up to two admission seats to competitive CI students each year. Applicants must have a minimum average GPA of 3.0 to apply to the program, but the average for admission is 3.65. Applicants must apply to the ISU College of Pharmacy – Doctor of Pharmacy program by the application deadline of February 1 of the year in which they intend to begin the program. Due to the competitive nature of this program, students are strongly advised to pursue a complementary major or course of study along with the program prerequisites.

During their course work at The College of Idaho, students will be required to complete 93 credits, including PEAK minors in Social Sciences/History and Humanities/Fine Arts, in addition to all of the prerequisite courses for the Pharm.D. program. Please note that ISU only accepts a maximum of 8 credits in religion; therefore, the Religion Minor is not a viable option to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts PEAK. The combination of the program prerequisites and the ISU professional program will count as the Natural Sciences and Professional Studies PEAKs. Prospective Pharmacy students should consult the Idaho State University Pharmacy website for the most up-to-date information. The following is a general list of prerequisites subject to revision:

Idaho State University Dual Degree Program in Nursing (BS/BS) Cooperative Program

 The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Nursing is a dual degree program in collaboration with Idaho State University (ISU). The program is designed for students to attend The College of Idaho for three years and one semester, and then enter the Idaho State University Accelerated Nursing Program in summer after their fourth year. The ISU program, which lasts for 12 months, includes all professional requirements for certification as a Registered Nurse, including all clinical experiences. When students have successfully completed the College of Idaho requirements and the ISU Accelerated Nursing Program, they will be granted a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Idaho and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from ISU.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program, as with all nursing programs, is highly competitive. Applicants to ISU's program must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all prerequisite courses and in coursework completed at The College of Idaho, with no single grade among the prerequisites below a C. PHI 202 is a required prerequisite which must be completed with a grade of C or better, but is not included in the GPA calculation for admission. Students must also complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) during the summer after their junior year. Once a College of Idaho student is admitted to the ISU Nursing Program, he or she must comply with the Department of Nursing student handbook. Students are advised to pursue a complementary major course of study along with the nursing prerequisites (though they do not need to complete the major if they are admitted into ISU's program). The number of positions in the ISU Accelerated Nursing Program is limited. Students who are not accepted into the ISU Accelerated Nursing Program during their senior year may complete a standard degree program at The College of Idaho, and then reapply to the ISU Nursing Program  following graduation from The College of Idaho. Information on the ISU application process can be found at their website.

During their course work at The College of Idaho, students will complete 105 credits, including a major and minors in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM), Social Sciences & History (SSH) and Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA), in addition to all of the prerequisite courses for the Idaho State University Accelerated Nursing Program. Completion of the ISU program along with the prerequisites will count for the Professional Studies & Enhancements PEAK. Please note that ISU only accepts a maximum of 8 credits in Religious Studies; therefore, the Religious Studies Minor is not a viable option to fulfill the Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK.

Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at The College of Idaho including at least one major and one minor from HFA, SSH, and NSM. The PEAK requirements for transfer students differ depending on how many credits are transferred. Please see the PEAK for Transfer Students page for details.

The Health Sciences major overlaps significantly with the Pre-nursing requirements.

Please see the Pre-Health Professions advisor for details on the admissions process because it differs from what is posted on the ISU website.

Idaho State University Dual Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BS/BS)

The Dual Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Science Cooperative Program is a collaborative effort with Idaho State University (ISU). Under ordinary circumstances, students will attend The College of Idaho for three years, and then enter the Idaho State University Medical Laboratory Science program for their senior year. The Idaho State University program, which lasts for 12 months, includes all professional requirements, including all clinical experiences. When students have successfully completed the Idaho State University program, they will be granted Bachelor of Science degrees from both The College of Idaho and Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered up to four admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than four College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses, and must apply for the Idaho State University program by January of their Junior year. Application may be considered after that date for competitive entry into the Medical Laboratory Science program. Due to the competitive nature of this program, students are strongly advised to pursue a complementary major or course of study along with the program prerequisites (though they will not need to complete it if they enter the Idaho State University program).

During their course work at The College of Idaho, students will be required to complete 93 credits, including PEAK minors in Social Sciences & History and Humanities & Fine Arts, in addition to all of the required prerequisite courses. The combination of the prerequisite courses and the ISU professional program will count for Natural Sciences & Mathematics and Professional Studies & Enhancements PEAKs. Please note that ISU only accepts a maximum of 8 credits in Religion; therefore, the Religious Studies Minor is not a viable option to fulfill the Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK.

Idaho State University Master of Occupational Therapy (BA or BS/MOT) Cooperative Program

The dual degree program in Occupational Therapy is a 3-3 course of study in which students undertake the PEAK curriculum and prerequisite studies for three years (under ordinary circumstances) at the C of I, and then articulate into the graduate program in Occupational Therapy at ISU. After two successful years in the ISU program, students will earn the BS degree from C of I. Upon completion of the program, students will earn the Master of Occupational Therapy degree from ISU. Students will complete at least 93 credits at C of I with a major in either the Social Sciences and History or Natural Sciences and Mathematics PEAK. Minors will need to be completed in the Humanities and Fine Arts and either the Social Sciences and History or Natural Sciences and Mathematics depending on the Major chosen by the student. Students undertaking this program will receive credit for completing all four PEAKs, for its prerequisites require considerable engagement in all PEAK categories. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all areas of the prerequisite courses, with no grade lower than a B, and must apply to the ISU program by December 15th of their junior year to ensure early acceptance into the program for qualified applicants. Students must also meet the minimum score requirement on either the GRE exam or the Miller Analogy Test, and complete at least 40 hours of experience under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, before making application. College of Idaho students will have up to three (3) dedicated admission seats for the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program each year for students completing the dual degree program. Students who complete this dual degree program will earn the Bachelor of Science from The College of Idaho and the MOT from Idaho State University.

Idaho State University Master of Public Health (BA or BS/MPH)

The Master of Public Health Cooperative Program is a collaborative effort with Idaho State University (ISU). Students will complete all of the requirements for a BA or BS degree at The College of Idaho, including the prerequisites for entrance into the Idaho State University Master of Public Health program. Students who complete The College of Idaho portion of this program will receive a BA or BS degree in the major they have completed. Upon completion of the Idaho State University portion of the program, students will earn a Master of Public Health from Idaho State University.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered at least two admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than two College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses and in all upper-division courses, and must apply for the Idaho State University program by January of their senior year. Students must meet minimum standards on the GRE and meet the entrance standards for the Idaho State University MPH program. For a complete description of the Idaho State University program and detailed requirements for admission, see their website.

Idaho State University Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS/BS)

The College of Idaho Cooperative Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a collaborative effort with Idaho State University (ISU). Under ordinary circumstances, students will attend The College of Idaho for three years, and then enter the Idaho State University program for the subsequent two years. When students have successfully completed the Idaho State University program, they will receive an Idaho State University Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Emphasis in Pre-Speech-Language Pathology, or Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Emphasis in Pre-Audiology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Idaho.

Entrance into the Idaho State University program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered up to three admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than three College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses.

During their course-work at The College of Idaho, students will be required to complete 93 credits, including requirements for one major and two minors in the Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Social Sciences & History, and Humanities & Fine Arts PEAKs, in addition to all of the prerequisite courses for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program. The ISU professional program along with the prerequisite courses will count for the Professional Studies & Enhancements PEAK. Please note that ISU only accepts a maximum of 8 credits in religion; therefore, the Religious Studies Minor is not a viable option to fulfill the Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK.

University of Idaho Juris Doctor (BA or BS/JD)

The 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree program is designed to provide a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Idaho and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho College of Law. This agreement establishes a plan whereby an undergraduate student will attend The College of Idaho for approximately three academic years and the University of Idaho College of Law for three academic years. After completing the first year of law school, the student will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Idaho.

General Requirements Imposed By The College Of Idaho

(Note that all units of credit must be semester credits)

The College of Idaho requires the student to have satisfactorily completed the following requirements in order to enter this 3+3-degree program:

  • At least 96 credits of class work at The College of Idaho, including at least 10 credits of class work in courses numbered 300-499, completed with a grade point average of at least 2.00 (a) in The College of Idaho record, and (b) in the entire undergraduate record, along with a grade point of 2.00 in the major field (a) in The College of Idaho record, and (b) in the entire undergraduate record and, if the student completes a minor, along with a grade point average of 2.00 in the minor field (a) in The College of Idaho record, and (b) in the entire undergraduate record.
  • All College of Idaho PEAK requirements.
  • A major consisting of approximately 36 credits which may be in Political Economy or International Political Economy, History, Philosophy, or some other department with the recommendation of the Pre-Law advisor. Students majoring in a discipline other than the three listed above are very welcome in the program.
  • Elective courses as necessary to complete the minimum 96 credits from The College of Idaho.
  • The requirements for Independent Work and 30 credits in residence with senior standing are waived for students in this 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree program. Twenty-nine credits of graduate coursework, normally completed in the first year of law school, will be transferred to The College of Idaho from The University of Idaho College of Law as elective credits, to complete the minimum of 124 credits required for graduation from The College of Idaho with a BS or BA degree.

General Requirements Imposed By The University Of Idaho College Of Law

The College of Idaho/University of Idaho College of Law 3+3 program is limited to unusually well qualified students who possess all the ethical, academic, and personal qualifications required of all University of Idaho College of Law students and who show good cause for accelerating their academic careers. To be admitted to the program, students must:

  • Complete a minimum of 96 credits at The College of Idaho including all requirements stated above.
  • Be recommended for the program by the designated official at The College of Idaho.
  • Complete the University of Idaho College of Law application for admission
  • Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
  • Satisfy all admission requirements of the University of Idaho College of Law.
  • Applicants for the program would normally be expected to possess credentials that would place them in the top 25% of the entering class.

Admission to the University of Idaho College of Law is within the discretion of the Admissions Committee of the college of Law and satisfaction of the requirements contained in this agreement does not guarantee admission.

Columbia University Dual Degree Program in Engineering (BA/BS)

The articulation agreement between Columbia University and The College of Idaho requires additional course work in addition to the requirements in the Dual Degree Engineering Minor (Professional Studies & Enhancements PEAK). Because the requirements vary depending on field and because dual degree contracts are subject to updates and change, it is critical that interested students meet with Dr. James Dull or Dr. Kathryn Devine to discuss the current articulation agreement between The College of Idaho and Columbia University.

Engineering and Applied Science Program at Washington University Dual Degree Program (BA/BS)

The articulation agreement between Washington University and The College of Idaho requires additional course work in addition to the requirements in the Dual Degree Engineering Minor (Professional Studies & Enhancements PEAK). Because the requirements vary depending on field and because dual degree contracts are subject to updates and change, it is critical that interested students meet with Dr. James Dull or Dr. Kathryn Devine to discuss the current articulation agreement between The College of Idaho and Washington University.