Boise State University

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Mission Statement

Boise State University exists to educate people. Our goal is to foster an intellectual atmosphere that produces educated, literate people-people knowledgeable of public affairs, committed to life-long learning, and capable of creative problem solving. As a student at Boise State University, you have an opportunity to receive an education that will prepare you not only for employment and career advancement, but also for participation in society as an active, informed citizen. Since its inception, the university has responded to the wide-ranging academic needs of the community, serving Boise and the surrounding area with undergraduate and graduate programs, research, and public service. An urban university, Boise State University reflects the character and spirit of Boise- Idaho's center of business and government. In fact, to ensure that Boise State University's mission takes its cue from the university's urban setting, the Idaho State Board of Education has mandated that we place primary emphasis on education in the following areas: business and economics engineering social sciences public affairs performing arts teacher preparation At the same time, the university places continuing emphasis on the health professions and the physical and biological sciences and education, while maintaining basic strengths in the sciences and liberal arts. As shown in Table 1.1., Boise State University is organized into eight colleges. The colleges that make up Boise State University offer the opportunity to pursue your education in over 180 major fields of interest. Within these major fields of interest, the university awards a wide variety of degrees and certificates. (See Chapter 12 for a complete list of degrees, majors, minors, certificates, and transfer programs offered at Boise State Univers