Accounting Technology, A.A.S.

An acceptance letter is sent to all accepted College of Technology applicants. An advance registration deposit, which will be applied to the first registration fee, is required of applicants upon acceptance into a College of Technology program to assure a place in the program.

Students not attending the first day of class may be dis-enrolled due to non-attendance. If students do not attend program courses the semester they were accepted, their seat in the program will be forfeited and they must meet with an advisor to obtain a new seat.

Students who want to change registration from the College of Technology to academic courses are required to meet the university’s academic admission standards such as ACT/SAT requirements for students under the age of 21. Students should contact the College of Technology’s Student Services Office to initiate the process.

One College of Technology credit is equivalent to approximately 15 hours of lecture, 30 hours of laboratory, or 45 hours of clinical or internship.

A student seeking credit for prior training, education, or work experience may gain credit through various ways. See Alternative Credit Opportunities for detailed descriptions of options and policies.

Progression into succeeding courses of study will require successful completion (passing grades as defined by the program) of required coursework for each semester/session.

To change programs within the College, a currently enrolled student must see an advisor in the Student Services Office.

If a student is on probation and changes to another program, the probation status is transferred to the new program. If a student is on academic dismissal and changes programs, the dismissal status transfers to the new program. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Undergraduate catalog for a complete description of Idaho State University’s Scholastic Probation and Dismissal Policy.

Please see Applying to Graduate for information on how and when to apply to graduate.

To graduate from a College of Technology program, a student must have an accumulative grade point average of 2.0 (without any F grades based on the required College of Technology courses) in the enrollee’s program of study. A student must complete an application for graduation and pay a diploma fee.

The following certificates are offered for designated programs through the College of Technology. Programs offering certificates meet approved curriculum.

• Basic Technical Certificate
• Intermediate Technical Certificate
• Advanced Technical Certificate

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is offered for designated programs through the College of Technology. Programs offering this degree require at least 60 credits, a minimum of two years in length, and represent mastery of a defined set of competencies. For additional information, contact the Student Services Office at the College of Technology at (208) 282-2622.

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is an interdisciplinary degree designed specifically for students who have completed Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees approved by the Idaho State Board of Education. The purpose of this degree is to provide AAS graduates the opportunity to expand their general education competencies and to enhance the technical coursework of their AAS with related academic coursework. This degree builds upon the knowledge a student gained through the pursuit of the AAS while providing the education and critical thinking skills that open career opportunities. The BAS degree is administered through the Student Services Office in the College of Technology. All individual degree plans are approved by assigned advisors and by a representative university committee. See https://www.isu.edu/bas/.

The objective of the BSHS Concentration 5: Health Occupations, is to allow students who have graduated or are enrolled in health occupations training at the level of an associate degree to pursue a bachelor’s degree with an advanced general health science focus. This degree provides a curriculum for students who desire an education that can serve as a foundation for additional professional or graduate work in several health science professions including medicine, dentistry, hospital administration, medical technology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Concentration 5 of the the BSHS is administered through the Student Services Office in the College of Technology. See https://www.isu.edu/bshs/.

A program, option, and/or course may not be offered if one or more of the following conditions exist:

• Insufficient student enrollment
• A certified instructor is not available
• Adequate facilities and/or equipment are not available

Policies not stated in the College of Technology section of the catalog will follow Idaho State University policies. Waiver of any of the above rules may be made only by petition and with the approval of the program coordinator, department chair, and the dean of the College of Technology.

Prospective students are admitted to College of Technology programs based on their interests, aptitudes, and potential to succeed in specific programs of instruction. The College of Technology is an open enrollment college and allows anyone who needs education services entrance at some level (Idaho State Board of Education, III, Q, 9a). Some programs have specific entry requirements in addition to the general requirements. Part-time enrollment in some regular preparatory programs is possible. Counselors are available to assist students in choosing programs and completing applications.