Program Overview
Introduction to the Online Degree Pathway
The Online Degree Pathway at Boise State University is designed for individuals who are ready to start their journey to a bachelor's degree but may not meet specific credit or class requirements. This pathway allows students to explore different subject areas while making meaningful progress on their educational goals.
What is the Online Degree Pathway?
The Online Degree Pathway enables students to:
- Complete foundation credits, or general education courses, in subjects like math and science, which will prepare them for upper-division and degree-specific classes.
- Explore interests in certificates without committing to a four-year bachelor's degree.
- Fulfill the credit requirements needed to apply to some of Boise State's online bachelor's degrees or on-campus programs.
Guided Pathways
The Online Degree Pathway offers guided pathways for online degrees in:
- Business Management
- Advanced Medical Imaging
- Project Management
These online degrees, including the Bachelor of Science in Advanced Medical Imaging, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, and the Bachelor in Project Management, require a certain number of college credits before application. The Online Degree Pathway helps students earn these credits, preparing them to succeed in their bachelor's degree classes with degree-specific electives.
Flexibility and Convenience
The Online Degree Pathway is flexible and convenient, allowing students to:
- Start during any of the first or second seven-week sessions of the semester.
- Take classes designed specifically for online delivery.
- Establish critical skills that will help them succeed in any program.
- Complete the pathway 100% online with a full- or part-time schedule, fitting their lifestyle.
This pathway offers a flexible method for working towards a degree without putting the rest of life on hold, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to balance education with other responsibilities.