College of Western Idaho

Accounting and Tax

The Academic Certificate in Accounting and Tax gives students an opportunity to gain a solid foundation in accounting skills and an understanding of the environment in which accountants work. The certificate offers evidence of knowledge in financial, managerial, and individual income tax accounting. The student will also use relevant industry-specific software. This program is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career in accounting.

Administrative Specialist

The Administrative Specialist program develops students into business support professionals who are empowered to better their lives and add value to employers and communities. They gain the skills needed to improve business efficiencies and customer relationships. Students will be prepared to perform complex duties by applying current technology in their careers. Reliance on technology continues to expand in the office, creating an ever-changing role for office professionals.

Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology

The Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment as a technician in a variety of fields. Students will be exposed to skill sets relating to electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, robotics, wireless communication, instrumentation, and industry-computerized control systems. This broad-based skill set positions graduates to apply for tech jobs in manufacturing, food processing, bio-medical, energy production, wireless communication, avionics, and more!

Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology

The Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment as a technician in a variety of fields. Students will be exposed to skill sets relating to electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, robotics, wireless communication, instrumentation, and industry-computerized control systems. This broad-based skill set positions graduates to apply for tech jobs in manufacturing, food processing, bio-medical, energy production, wireless communication, avionics, and more!

Agricultural Business, Leadership, and Education

The Agricultural Business, Leadership, and Education major is a shared curriculum coupling science with business.

Animal Veterinary Sciences

The Animal Veterinary Sciences major has a strong foundational basis in the sciences.

Anthropology

The study of anthropology provides students with the academic foundation necessary to understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience from a holistic approach. Students will learn to ask challenging questions, engage critically with the material, utilize statistical analysis, and appreciate the interconnected relationship between humans and the environment from an evolutionary perspective.

Applied Technology and Apprenticeship

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Applied Technology and Apprenticeship is designed for individuals who have completed a federally registered apprenticeship in a skilled trade and seek to enhance their credentials with a degree. This program integrates on-the-job industry training with academic coursework, equipping graduates with advanced technical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a competitive edge in the workforce.

Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that emphasizes being able to use massive amounts of data to predict activities and tendencies. In the business environment, AI analysis and design are transforming the way products make their way to the market, and even the market itself. In cybersecurity, AI is being used to protect governmental, educational, and business institutions against increasingly dangerous attacks by both foreign and domestic adversaries.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program covers the diagnosis, service, and repair of automobiles and light trucks. The program has partnered with the Ford Motor Company and Subaru to offer entry-level industry training and certificates. The Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) in Maintenance and Light Repair, offered in partnership with Ford Motor Company, offers a quick opportunity for students to enter the field of automotive service.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program covers the diagnosis, service, and repair of automobiles and light trucks. The program has partnered with the Ford Motor Company and Subaru to offer entry-level industry training and certificates. The Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) in Maintenance and Light Repair, offered in partnership with Ford Motor Company, offers a quick opportunity for students to enter the field of automotive service.

Biology

The Biology Associate of Science (AS) degree offers students the opportunity to study with a diverse faculty of science educators. Training is broad, covering all areas of biology from the molecular to community levels of organization, with a focus on evolutionary principles and how they unify the life sciences. The curriculum follows standards developed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and includes a set of core concepts and competencies that all graduates will master.

Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant

The Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant Academic Certificate (AC) documents the study of the theory, skills, and unique experience at the research or industry laboratory bench in quantitative analysis, cellular, and/or molecular biology. The certificate complements an associate of science program and demonstrates the necessary preparation to enter the biotechnology field in research or industry.

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Accounting professionals are in high demand and as a student in CWI's Bookkeeping and Accounting program, you will learn basic knowledge of accounting processes that are required for a variety of career paths. The two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares students to find employment as an accounting clerk, an accounting technician, an accounting associate, a payroll clerk, or a bookkeeper.

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Accounting professionals are in high demand and as a student in CWI's Bookkeeping and Accounting program, you will learn basic knowledge of accounting processes that are required for a variety of career paths. The two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares students to find employment as an accounting clerk, an accounting technician, an accounting associate, a payroll clerk, or a bookkeeper.

Business

The Business program develops 21st century business professionals that are adaptable, ethical, problem-solvers who utilize networking and collaboration to achieve their career and business goals. The Business major curriculum is designed to result in an Associate of Arts degree and meets the general- education requirements at all Idaho public universities. This program is designed for students planning to transfer into a Business program at a four-year school.

Business Administration

Every successful business needs strong and ethical leadership; leaders with a clear grasp of organizational practices and protocols; financial acumen, and an understanding of how to build teams, encourage innovation, and promote transparency. The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Business Administration at the College of Western Idaho provides students with a well-rounded education in organizational leadership, human resources, financial accounting, marketing, and business law.

Business Analytics

The Academic Certificate in Business Analytics prepares students with the knowledge they need to be successful as business analysts. Through earning this academic certificate students will learn to create predictive and prescriptive models based on large data sets and gain hands-on experience that is necessary to work in the field of business analytics.

Business Technology

The Administrative Specialist program develops students into business support professionals who are empowered to better their lives and add value to employers and communities. They gain the skills needed to improve business efficiencies and customer relationships. Students will be prepared to perform complex duties by applying current technology in their careers. Reliance on technology continues to expand in the office, creating an ever-changing role for office professionals.

Business Writing

The Administrative Specialist program develops students into business support professionals who are empowered to better their lives and add value to employers and communities. They gain the skills needed to improve business efficiencies and customer relationships. Students will be prepared to perform complex duties by applying current technology in their careers. Reliance on technology continues to expand in the office, creating an ever-changing role for office professionals.

Chemistry

The study of chemistry is particularly interested in finding connections between the properties of matter and the structure of the particles that compose it. It requires curiosity, imagination, calculation, and commitment. Students majoring in Chemistry at CWI can obtain an associate of science degree and transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor’s or other advanced degree. Understanding and applying the concepts learned in chemistry will prove useful in many fields.

Cisco Networking and Security Technologies

As networking technologies bring new economic and social opportunities to communities throughout the world, organizations are experiencing a growing demand for networking professionals. Students will learn how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure wireless and LAN computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities in local communities and around the world.

Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (Advanced Technical Certificate)

As networking technologies bring new economic and social opportunities to communities throughout the world, organizations are experiencing a growing demand for networking professionals. Students will learn how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure wireless and LAN computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities in local communities and around the world.

Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (Basic Technical Certificate)

As networking technologies bring new economic and social opportunities to communities throughout the world, organizations are experiencing a growing demand for networking professionals. Students will learn how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure wireless and LAN computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities in local communities and around the world.

Cloud, Security, and System Administration

Information technologies have a significant presence in all areas of business today. IT jobs are consistently in high demand, and continued growth is projected for the future. Employment prospects are best for individuals who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies; certifications and practical experience are essential for individuals entering the IT field.

Cloud, Security, and System Administration (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Information technologies have a significant presence in all areas of business today. IT jobs are consistently in high demand, and continued growth is projected for the future. Employment prospects are best for individuals who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies; certifications and practical experience are essential for individuals entering the IT field.

Cloud, Security, and System Administration (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

Information technologies have a significant presence in all areas of business today. IT jobs are consistently in high demand, and continued growth is projected for the future. Employment prospects are best for individuals who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies; certifications and practical experience are essential for individuals entering the IT field.

Collision Repair Technology

The Collision Repair Technology program (formerly Auto Body Technology) provides students with the opportunity to develop and implement the skills that are necessary for employment in the collision and refinishing industry. CWI is a fixed training site for the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR ® ) and the curriculum follows industry-wide training standards developed by I-CAR.

Collision Repair Technology (Basic Technical Certificate)

The Collision Repair Technology program (formerly Auto Body Technology) provides students with the opportunity to develop and implement the skills that are necessary for employment in the collision and refinishing industry. CWI is a fixed training site for the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR ® ) and the curriculum follows industry-wide training standards developed by I-CAR.

Collision Repair Technology (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

The Collision Repair Technology program (formerly Auto Body Technology) provides students with the opportunity to develop and implement the skills that are necessary for employment in the collision and refinishing industry. CWI is a fixed training site for the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR ® ) and the curriculum follows industry-wide training standards developed by I-CAR.

Communication

The mission of the Communication program is to prepare students to successfully consider and express information both orally and in writing in order to create better lives for themselves and others in a global economy and democratic society. This diverse discipline of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media.

Computer Science

The Computer Science program at the College of Western Idaho provides students with a rich learning environment that encourages students to explore the fundamental aspects of computer science. Coursework covers a variety of subjects including mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer science, and English. This program is designed to culminate in an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science and meets the general education requirements at all Idaho public universities.

Computer Support Specialist

The Computer Support Specialist program provides knowledge and skills necessary to support desktop computers, home office and small business wired and wireless networks, and printing/document imaging devices including printers, copiers, scanners, and multifunctional devices. This program will develop a technician’s understanding of electrical and mechanical components and industry tools, as well as computer hardware and software and networking functions, plus an introduction to virtualization.

Computer Support Specialist (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Computer Support Specialist program provides knowledge and skills necessary to support desktop computers, home office and small business wired and wireless networks, and printing/document imaging devices including printers, copiers, scanners, and multifunctional devices. This program will develop a technician’s understanding of electrical and mechanical components and industry tools, as well as computer hardware and software and networking functions, plus an introduction to virtualization.

Computer Support Specialist (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

The Computer Support Specialist program provides knowledge and skills necessary to support desktop computers, home office and small business wired and wireless networks, and printing/document imaging devices including printers, copiers, scanners, and multifunctional devices. This program will develop a technician’s understanding of electrical and mechanical components and industry tools, as well as computer hardware and software and networking functions, plus an introduction to virtualization.

Criminal Justice

The study of criminal behavior and law enforcement is more sophisticated than ever before—and at the College of Western Idaho, we are preparing many students to transfer to an upper-division criminal justice program or to start a career in this exciting field. In our Criminal Justice program, you will discover and appreciate complex issues in legal studies, sociology, political science, psychology, arrest, and search and seizure.

Cybersecurity

Computers around the world are systematically being victimized by rampant hacking. This hacking is not only widespread, but it is being executed so flawlessly that the attackers can compromise a system, steal everything of value, and completely erase their tracks within 20 minutes. The goal of this program is to prepare technicians with skills to help organizations take preemptive measures against malicious attacks. This program is offered in two ways: 1.

Cybersecurity

Computers around the world are systematically being victimized by rampant hacking. This hacking is not only widespread, but it is being executed so flawlessly that the attackers can compromise a system, steal everything of value, and completely erase their tracks within 20 minutes. The goal of this program is to prepare technicians with skills to help organizations take preemptive measures against malicious attacks. This program is offered in two ways: 1.

Dental Assisting

Leading to an Intermediate Technical Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree, the Dental Assisting program consists of competency-based classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction offered in conjunction with area dental offices. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). After completing the program, students are eligible to take the National Dental Assisting Certification Exam, earning the credentials of Certified Dental Assistant.

Dental Assisting

Leading to an Intermediate Technical Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree, the Dental Assisting program consists of competency-based classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction offered in conjunction with area dental offices. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). After completing the program, students are eligible to take the National Dental Assisting Certification Exam, earning the credentials of Certified Dental Assistant.

Digital Marketing

The field of marketing communications studies how to create, construct, communicate, and supply value to customers in ways that meet the goals of an organization while applying modern digital trends in the marketplace. CWI's Marketing Communications program offers a wide range of marketing and business courses including marketing, communications, advertising, management, financial analysis, accounting, and business plan development.

Digital Photography

The Digital Photography program equips students with the creative vision and technical proficiency needed to excel in photography, along with the business acumen required to establish and manage their own ventures successfully. With a focus on experiential learning and service, students gain hands-on experience in various aspects of photography and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Digital Photography

The Digital Photography program equips students with the creative vision and technical proficiency needed to excel in photography, along with the business acumen required to establish and manage their own ventures successfully. With a focus on experiential learning and service, students gain hands-on experience in various aspects of photography and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Drafting Technology

The Drafting Technology program is designed to prepare students to meet the employability demands of varying engineering, architectural, and manufacturing firms. In this program, students learn to design a variety of practical projects using the latest 3-D-modeling software. Graduates will be qualified as computer-assisted drafters who are able to solve basic design problems and provide engineering support.

Drafting Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Drafting Technology program is designed to prepare students to meet the employability demands of varying engineering, architectural, and manufacturing firms. In this program, students learn to design a variety of practical projects using the latest 3-D-modeling software. Graduates will be qualified as computer-assisted drafters who are able to solve basic design problems and provide engineering support.

Drafting Technology (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

The Drafting Technology program is designed to prepare students to meet the employability demands of varying engineering, architectural, and manufacturing firms. In this program, students learn to design a variety of practical projects using the latest 3-D-modeling software. Graduates will be qualified as computer-assisted drafters who are able to solve basic design problems and provide engineering support.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program provides entry and advanced-level courses for individuals interested in providing quality care and educational services to children from birth to age eight. Classes and practical experience prepare students for teaching and supervisory roles in early care and education programs. Courses emphasize curriculum development and planning, health and safety, assessment of children’s growth, program management, and parent communication.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program provides entry and advanced-level courses for individuals interested in providing quality care and educational services to children from birth to age eight. Classes and practical experience prepare students for teaching and supervisory roles in early care and education programs. Courses emphasize curriculum development and planning, health and safety, assessment of children’s growth, program management, and parent communication.

Elementary Education

The Elementary Education program is designed to introduce students to the teaching profession, help students earn an Associate of Arts degree, and assist students as they prepare for transfer to a four-year elementary education program. We work closely with our local four-year partners and offer an associate degree that can be customized to match the requirements of the Teacher Education Program that best meets your educational needs.

Engineering

The Engineering program at the College of Western Idaho is designed to help students transfer into, and successfully complete, a baccalaureate engineering degree program at a four-year institution. Coursework covers a variety of subjects including mathematics, natural sciences, physics, engineering sciences, and English.

English - Creative Writing Emphasis

The CWI English program promotes critical habits of mind through the study of composition and diverse works, genres, and points of view in literature. It provides students the opportunity to find their voice on the page as writers and to use language as a way to convey their understanding of the human experience. The Associate of Arts in English degrees prepare students for continued university-level study of English or related disciplines.

English - Literature Emphasis

The CWI English program promotes critical habits of mind through the study of composition and diverse works, genres, and points of view in literature. It provides students the opportunity to find their voice on the page as writers and to use language as a way to convey their understanding of the human experience. The Associate of Arts in English degrees prepare students for continued university-level study of English or related disciplines.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

The Academic Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at the College of Western Idaho equips students with a broad spectrum of business knowledge needed to take personal talents and skills and start a new business. In completing the courses required for this certificate, students will acquire business knowledge and expertise that could increase the chances of a successful new business.

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science Associate of Science degree is designed for students who are interested in careers in biomechanics, exercise physiology, personal training, physical therapy, and research. The goal of the Exercise Science program is to promote the exploration and application of knowledge of the human body and human movement to improve the quality of life for individuals and society as a whole.

Fermentation Science

With an Academic Certificate in Fermentation Science students will be versed in various aspects of the industry including business communications, chemistry, and microbiology. Courses included will provide students with a greater understanding of the industry in Idaho as it relates to various fermented foods which can include beer, wine, spirits, cheese, bread, and chocolate. Students will also be afforded the opportunity to complete a capstone/internship experience before graduation.

Fire Service Technology

Are you interested in learning what it takes to become a firefighter or need fire service technology knowledge to work in a structure fire-related field? The College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and its curriculum is based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model, and IFSAC requirements.

Fire Service Technology (Basic Technical Certificate 1)

Are you interested in learning what it takes to become a firefighter or need fire service technology knowledge to work in a structure fire-related field? The College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and its curriculum is based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model, and IFSAC requirements.

Fire Service Technology (Basic Technical Certificate 2)

Are you interested in learning what it takes to become a firefighter or need fire service technology knowledge to work in a structure fire-related field? The College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and its curriculum is based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model, and IFSAC requirements.

Fire Service Technology (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

Are you interested in learning what it takes to become a firefighter or need fire service technology knowledge to work in a structure fire-related field? The College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and its curriculum is based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model, and IFSAC requirements.

General Studies

The General Studies Associate of Arts (AA) degree offers students the opportunity to develop learning, thinking, and writing skills within a flexible degree designed to prepare them to successfully navigate upper-division work at a transfer institution and develop habits of mind for life-long learning. The program is also appropriate for Career and Technical Education students seeking a flexible associate's degree that focuses on durable skills.

Geographic Information Systems

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Academic Certificate provides students with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience necessary for entry into the field of GIS. Graduates will have a robust understanding of the theoretical basis of GIS, as well as hands-on experience with GIS software and geospatial technologies. Geographic information systems (GIS) use computer software to capture, store, manage, manipulate, analyze, and display geospatial data.

Geography

The Geography program promotes the discovery and broad communication of knowledge about Earth’s physical and cultural environment and the interrelationships between them. Our multidisciplinary approach to this study emphasizes contemporary concepts, use of geospatial technologies, and critical thinking. Careers available to students include teachers, urban planners, business, nonprofit organizations, forestry, social service, cartographers, global- positioning specialists, and government jobs.

Geosciences

Geoscientists study the earth. Specifically, they investigate what it’s made of; how it works; its changes over both short and long timescales; what resources can be extracted; land use and land use changes; how natural disasters can be managed; how humans are affecting global systems; and ways to minimize or mitigate these effects, inform policy, and image, quantify, and communicate those aspects to a wide audience of stakeholders.

Health Science and Public Health

The Health Science and Public Health Associate of Science (A.S.) degree prepares students for diverse career opportunities in the healthcare field, including both clinical and non-clinical roles. This degree serves as a foundation for students seeking admission into professional medical programs, public health, clinical laboratory science, physical therapy, or other health-related disciplines.

Heavy-Duty Truck Technician

The Heavy-Duty Truck Technician program covers the theory, service, diagnosis, and repair of medium and heavy-duty on-highway and off-highway trucks. Students are offered entry into the program at the beginning of the fall semester. Prior to registering for TTEC 102, admitted students must attend a program orientation. This will be an informative session to let students know what is required in the Heavy-Duty Truck Technician program.

Heavy-Duty Truck Technician

The Heavy-Duty Truck Technician program covers the theory, service, diagnosis, and repair of medium and heavy-duty on-highway and off-highway trucks. Students are offered entry into the program at the beginning of the fall semester. Prior to registering for TTEC 102, admitted students must attend a program orientation. This will be an informative session to let students know what is required in the Heavy-Duty Truck Technician program.

Heavy Equipment Technician

The Heavy Equipment Technician program covers the theory, service, diagnosis, and repair of heavy equipment found in the agricultural and construction industries. Students are offered entry into the program at the beginning of the fall semester. Prior to registering for HTEC 111, admitted students must attend a program orientation. This will be an informative session to let prospective students know what is required in the Heavy Equipment Technician program.

Heavy Equipment Technician (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The Heavy Equipment Technician program covers the theory, service, diagnosis, and repair of heavy equipment found in the agricultural and construction industries. Students are offered entry into the program at the beginning of the fall semester. Prior to registering for HTEC 111, admitted students must attend a program orientation. This will be an informative session to let prospective students know what is required in the Heavy Equipment Technician program.

Heavy Equipment Technician (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

The Heavy Equipment Technician program covers the theory, service, diagnosis, and repair of heavy equipment found in the agricultural and construction industries. Students are offered entry into the program at the beginning of the fall semester. Prior to registering for HTEC 111, admitted students must attend a program orientation. This will be an informative session to let prospective students know what is required in the Heavy Equipment Technician program.

History

The study of history engages students with the big questions of change and continuity; social, cultural, political, and economic evolution; and understanding and appreciating one’s place in that evolutionary process. Students will take away practical skills and competencies that allow them to construct their own arguments, making them participants in the ongoing examination of these questions, while providing them with a set of skills that can be used in many different environments and contexts.

Horticulture Technology

Horticulture Technology (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Horticulture Technology (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

Law Enforcement

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Law Enforcement program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in law enforcement and detention settings. Students in this program have the opportunity to complete an Intermediate Technical Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement. The College of Western Idaho Law Enforcement program includes an Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council approved Basic Patrol Academy.

Law Enforcement

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Law Enforcement program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in law enforcement and detention settings. Students in this program have the opportunity to complete an Intermediate Technical Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement. The College of Western Idaho Law Enforcement program includes an Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council approved Basic Patrol Academy.

Machine Tool Technology

Leading to a Basic Technical Certificate, Intermediate Technical Certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science degree, the Machine Tool Technology program is designed for students who wish to become machine tool operators. Students receive instruction in the setup and use of all basic machines, including engine lathes, milling machines, grinders, surface grinders, and computer numerical control machines.

Machine Tool Technology (Basic Technical Certificate)

Leading to a Basic Technical Certificate, Intermediate Technical Certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science degree, the Machine Tool Technology program is designed for students who wish to become machine tool operators. Students receive instruction in the setup and use of all basic machines, including engine lathes, milling machines, grinders, surface grinders, and computer numerical control machines.

Machine Tool Technology (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

Leading to a Basic Technical Certificate, Intermediate Technical Certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science degree, the Machine Tool Technology program is designed for students who wish to become machine tool operators. Students receive instruction in the setup and use of all basic machines, including engine lathes, milling machines, grinders, surface grinders, and computer numerical control machines.

Maintenance and Light Repair

The Automotive Technology program covers the diagnosis, service, and repair of automobiles and light trucks. The program has partnered with the Ford Motor Company and Subaru to offer entry-level industry training and certificates. The Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) in Maintenance and Light Repair, offered in partnership with Ford Motor Company, offers a quick opportunity for students to enter the field of automotive service.

Management

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Management is designed for students who have leadership experience through military service or organizational work experience. Graduates will be able to continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Applied Science if they choose, or use their credential to lead various organizations. The field of management investigates how to manage and lead teams to achieve the mission of the organization.

Marketing Communications

The field of marketing communications studies how to create, construct, communicate, and supply value to customers in ways that meet the goals of an organization while applying modern digital trends in the marketplace. CWI's Marketing Communications program offers a wide range of marketing and business courses including marketing, communications, advertising, management, financial analysis, accounting, and business plan development.

Marketing Communications (Advanced Technical Certificate)

The field of marketing communications studies how to create, construct, communicate, and supply value to customers in ways that meet the goals of an organization while applying modern digital trends in the marketplace. CWI's Marketing Communications program offers a wide range of marketing and business courses including marketing, communications, advertising, management, financial analysis, accounting, and business plan development.

Marketing Communications (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

The field of marketing communications studies how to create, construct, communicate, and supply value to customers in ways that meet the goals of an organization while applying modern digital trends in the marketplace. CWI's Marketing Communications program offers a wide range of marketing and business courses including marketing, communications, advertising, management, financial analysis, accounting, and business plan development.

Media Arts

The mission of the Media Arts program is to prepare students to be well-informed media consumers and to be prepared for academic transfer and/or professional careers. The program will give students technical, creative, and collaborative skills, provide students with media ethics and literacy, and help students build professional relationships and professionalism both inside and outside of the classroom.

Medical Administrative Support

This program leads to a Basic Technical Certificate in Medical Administrative Support and prepares students with the specialized skills necessary for employment wherever knowledge of medical terminology, professional procedures, and ethics are required, such as hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, or outpatient surgery centers. A medical administrative support professional performs a variety of duties in a healthcare environment.

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program prepares students for employment as medical assistants. Courses will include best practices and theory, laboratory instruction, and a real-world supervised externship in physician’s offices, healthcare clinics, and hospitals. The role of the medical assistant is to assist the physician and other professionals in managing the care of clients.

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program prepares students for employment as medical assistants. Courses will include best practices and theory, laboratory instruction, and a real-world supervised externship in physician’s offices, healthcare clinics, and hospitals. The role of the medical assistant is to assist the physician and other professionals in managing the care of clients.

Mining Technician

The Mining Technician program is designed to prepare students for a career in the mining industry, specifically targeting geotechnical positions within Idaho's diverse mining sector. This program will focus on developing theoretical knowledge and technical skills, equipping graduates with the tools needed to be a successful employee in the mining industry.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Practitioners of occupational therapy are an integral part of the interdisciplinary medical team. They work closely with physical therapists, speech therapists, and other medical professionals and through their holistic approach, they bring a very unique perspective to client care. Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people across the lifespan by enabling people of all ages to live life to its fullest and work with the client to promote health, safety, and independence.

Office Management

The Administrative Specialist program develops students into business support professionals who are empowered to better their lives and add value to employers and communities. They gain the skills needed to improve business efficiencies and customer relationships. Students will be prepared to perform complex duties by applying current technology in their careers. Reliance on technology continues to expand in the office, creating an ever-changing role for office professionals.

Philosophy

The Philosophy program at CWI aspires to invigorate and prepare every student to think critically, utilize logic, and communicate effectively. Philosophy is an invigorating study that prepares students for an appreciation of the value of the philosophical life; a life focused on the love and pursuit of wisdom by examining the rich philosophical content of the Eastern and Western intellectual traditions.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant Consortium Program prepares students for employment as physical therapist assistants (PTA). The PTA functions through the direction of a physical therapist (PT) to implement the PT’s plan of care. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to aid patients and clients in returning to maximal function.

Political Science

Political Science deals with the theory and practice of politics and the analysis of political behavior. Students who select this field of study will work in the four major areas of political science (American government, international relations, comparative politics, and political philosophy) and will obtain the comprehensive foundation of knowledge that is necessary for successful transfer to a four-year university program.

Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology

The Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology program is accredited by the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) and is taught by EETC certified instructors. The Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology program covers diagnosis, troubleshooting, and the basic repair of multiple combustible piston-type engines and the equipment that they power.

Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology (Basic Technical Certificate)

The Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology program is accredited by the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) and is taught by EETC certified instructors. The Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology program covers diagnosis, troubleshooting, and the basic repair of multiple combustible piston-type engines and the equipment that they power.

Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

The Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology program is accredited by the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) and is taught by EETC certified instructors. The Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology program covers diagnosis, troubleshooting, and the basic repair of multiple combustible piston-type engines and the equipment that they power.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing program utilizes current practice, theory, and hands-on learning methods to prepare students to succeed in various sub-acute settings, including long-term care and assisted living facilities, medical offices, clinics, and home healthcare. The Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC) in Practical Nursing is a demanding accelerated program.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing program utilizes current practice, theory, and hands-on learning methods to prepare students to succeed in various sub-acute settings, including long-term care and assisted living facilities, medical offices, clinics, and home healthcare. The Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC) in Practical Nursing is a demanding accelerated program.

Professional Bookkeeping

Accounting professionals are in high demand and as a student in CWI's Bookkeeping and Accounting program, you will learn basic knowledge of accounting processes that are required for a variety of career paths. The two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares students to find employment as an accounting clerk, an accounting technician, an accounting associate, a payroll clerk, or a bookkeeper.

Psychology

The mission of the Psychology program is to stimulate thought, communication, and collaboration which is informed by psychological science. Students will study the science of human behavior and mental processes. They will also practice critical thinking and scientific inquiry, learn about the ethics of science, and collaborate with faculty and peers as they communicate their developing knowledge and skill.

Registered Nursing

The Registered Nursing program is intended to be completed within six semesters and leads to an Associate of Science (AS) degree. The program includes theory and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical experience that takes place in various healthcare facilities and on campus, using state-of-the- art simulation practices. Upon satisfactory completion of the Registered Nursing program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become registered nurses.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Associate of Science (AS) degree is designed to develop a strong knowledge base in problem- solving and scientific thinking within a flexible degree structure. This degree will prepare students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program navigate their upper-division work in a STEM discipline. In addition, this degree may provide a transferable path for students with STEM-based technical credits.

Secondary Education - Social Science

Pursuing a Secondary Education degree from CWI will give you the opportunity to choose from a number of distinct focus areas that can prepare you for a variety of careers and advanced degrees. With associate degrees offered in Secondary Education – Social Science or Secondary Education STEM, you can focus your studies in an area of the discipline that interests you.

Secondary Education - STEM

Pursuing a Secondary Education degree from CWI will give you the opportunity to choose from a number of distinct focus areas that can prepare you for a variety of careers and advanced degrees. With associate degrees offered in Secondary Education – Social Science or Secondary Education STEM, you can focus your studies in an area of the discipline that interests you.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology program offers a Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) that will provide training in quality control, statistical processing, and semiconductor nanofabrication manufacturing processes. This specialized training will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a career as an entry-level lab/SEM or manufacturing technician in the semiconductor industry.

Sign Language Studies

Students earning a degree in Sign Language Studies at CWI are immersed in the language and culture of the American Sign Language (ASL) community. They have the opportunity to develop receptive and expressive skills, along with the cultural awareness needed to participate in the local Deaf community. Students are able to connect with the community through local events, community service, and symposiums.

Social Work

Completion of the Social Work program is designed to result in an Associate of Arts degree and meets the general-education requirements at all Idaho public universities. Graduates will be prepared to transfer to Idaho public institutions with a greater understanding of generalist social work practice and how to practice at a diversity-competent level. Ideally, course selection should be coordinated to meet requirements for your intended transfer institution.

Sociology

Deciding to major in Sociology at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) will provide you the opportunity to lay a foundation of understanding for human interaction and group behaviors. Your knowledge in this discipline will give you the ability to conduct research, as well as analyze and solve problems. Specific courses in the Sociology degree program will expose you to cultures, social change, social problems, and race and ethnic relations from both historical and contemporary perspectives.

Software Development

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET, and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional.

Software Development (Advanced Technical Certificate)

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET, and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional.

Software Development (Basic Technical Certificate)

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET, and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional.

Software Development (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

Software development is a broad term for the process of creating software tools in a methodical way. This process can include writing code, preparing requirements and objectives, documenting, and testing. The Software Development program provides a solid foundation in the development of client and server-side applications using .NET, and open-source technologies. A business without a website is rare these days, and every website requires a skilled technician to make it functional.

Spanish

The Spanish Associate of Arts degree provides a strong foundation in basic language skills and cultural awareness. In today’s growing global economy and in the interconnected world community, language skills are in more demand than ever. A second language can open many doors in a student’s personal and professional life.

Studio Art

The Studio Art program provides students with a strong foundation in the techniques and materials of visual art while expanding their understanding of visual culture and its history. Our courses prepare students for transfer to other colleges, universities, and art institutes. Students will have opportunities to grow as artists and prepare to make contributions to the arts as professionals.

Surgical First Assistant

Upon successful completion of the Surgical First Assistant program, students will be awarded a specialized certificate (SC) and have the option of completing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Surgical First Assistant.

Surgical First Assistant

Upon successful completion of the Surgical First Assistant program, students will be awarded a specialized certificate (SC) and have the option of completing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Surgical First Assistant.

Surgical Technology

Leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, the Surgical Technology program consists of competency-based classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction offered in conjunction with area hospitals. Classroom and laboratory work includes instruction and practice in operating room techniques, infection prevention and control, care of surgical patients, and human anatomy and physiology.

Unmanned Aerial Systems

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program trains individuals to work as professionals in UAS operations. The UAS program is intended to prepare students for a fast-growing industry with many civilian applications including agriculture, search and rescue, monitoring environment and wildlife, border security, fire mapping, surveying structures after natural disasters, real estate photography, education, and police surveillance.

Unmanned Aerial Systems

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program trains individuals to work as professionals in UAS operations. The UAS program is intended to prepare students for a fast-growing industry with many civilian applications including agriculture, search and rescue, monitoring environment and wildlife, border security, fire mapping, surveying structures after natural disasters, real estate photography, education, and police surveillance.

Welding and Metals Fabrication

The Welding and Metals Fabrication program provides students with instruction, practical experience, and related theory in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, manual and automatic oxyacetylene burning, brazing, soldering, air carbon arc gouging, and plasma arc gouging and cutting. Students learn blueprint reading and layout skills and apply them using computer numerically controlled (CNC) metal-working equipment.

Welding and Metals Fabrication (Basic Technical Certificate)

The Welding and Metals Fabrication program provides students with instruction, practical experience, and related theory in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, manual and automatic oxyacetylene burning, brazing, soldering, air carbon arc gouging, and plasma arc gouging and cutting. Students learn blueprint reading and layout skills and apply them using computer numerically controlled (CNC) metal-working equipment.

Welding and Metals Fabrication (Intermediate Technical Certificate)

The Welding and Metals Fabrication program provides students with instruction, practical experience, and related theory in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, manual and automatic oxyacetylene burning, brazing, soldering, air carbon arc gouging, and plasma arc gouging and cutting. Students learn blueprint reading and layout skills and apply them using computer numerically controlled (CNC) metal-working equipment.