Online Degree Pathway
Build a base for your degree with Boise State’s Online Degree Pathway. With the pathway, you can explore subjects, complete prerequisite classes to prepare for upper division coursework and gain confidence as a Boise State student. Online courses and flexible scheduling options enable busy adults like you to find a path that fits your goals.
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Next Application Deadline: April 15
Admission to Boise State Online is offered every seven weeks throughout the fall, spring and summer semesters. While the current application deadline has passed, you can still apply for an upcoming session.
The Online Degree Pathway is delivered in a convenient, 100% online format featuring seven-week courses and six start dates a year. All application materials must be received by the deadline to be considered for the program. You must apply separately for admission to Boise State University.
Online Degree Program Key Details
Use the program detail cards to learn more about the Online Degree Pathway. Register for a free online information session.
What is the Online Degree Pathway?
Boise State’s Online Degree Pathway helps you establish the critical skills you need to succeed now and in the future. Complete prerequisite classes, explore your interests with a pathway, finish a certificate or seamlessly transition into a bachelor’s degree at Boise State. Whatever your educational goals are, you can take the first step with the Online Degree Pathway.
Pathways include classes and certificates that help you meet credit requirements, explore your interests and prepare for a bachelor’s degree at Boise State.
Classes are offered 100% online and run for seven or 15 weeks at a time. You can choose a full-time or part-time pace — whichever works with your schedule.
Learn how the Online Degree Pathway lets you explore different subject areas while progressing toward your educational goals. Closed captions and a video transcript are available.
Why Boise State’s Online Degree Pathway Stands Out
Boise State’s Online Degree Pathway is designed for students seeking a flexible, supportive and affordable way to start or advance their educational journey. Whether you’re earning foundational credits, exploring new subject areas or transitioning into a bachelor’s degree program, this pathway offers a customizable experience tailored to your goals.
Personalized Support
Benefit from tailored advising, expert faculty, customized degree plans and dedicated communication strategies. Our team provides excellent service as your one-stop shop, eliminating the need to navigate multiple departments. We’re committed to supporting your success every step of the way.
Flexible Learning Path
Choose between part-time and full-time study, or seamlessly switch between both. Our program isn’t based on a rigid cohort model, allowing you to adjust your academic pace as needed. With six start dates per year and courses offered in both seven and 15-week sessions, you can tailor your education to fit your life. You’ll have everything you need to start strong and move seamlessly into your bachelor’s program.
Relevant Curriculum
Gain practical skills and knowledge through interdisciplinary coursework that’s designed to meet the needs of today’s professionals. The pathway’s mix of foundational, elective and pre-program courses ensures you’re building a strong academic and professional foundation while working toward your goals. Whether you’re completing foundational credits or exploring new interests, this pathway empowers you to progress at your pace while saving time and money.
Specialized Pathways for Popular Online Degrees
The Online Degree Pathway offers specialized pathways to prepare you for four popular online bachelor’s degrees: advanced medical imaging, business management, accountancy and social work.
These degrees require you to have obtained a specific number of college credits before you apply. If you don’t meet those application requirements, starting in the Online Degree Pathway helps you earn those credits so you don’t have to give up on your goals.
Not sure which pathway is right for you? Use our pathway exploration tool to help you get started.
Pre-Advanced Medical Imaging Pathway
Gain discipline-specific training as a professional technologist. Choose this pathway to meet admissions requirements for the online Bachelor of Science in Advanced Medical Imaging.
Pre-Advanced Medical Imaging Pathway
Pre-Business Administration Pathway
Advance your career and become an effective, ethical leader. Choose this pathway to qualify for the online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management.
Pre-Social Work Pathway
Prepare for success in the online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with social work prerequisites that build a strong foundation for your upper-division social work classes and field placement.
Pre-Accountancy Pathway
Launch a meaningful career in accounting and business with the pre-accountancy pathway and complete business foundations classes to qualify for upper-division accountancy work.
Student Support
From application to graduation, students are supported throughout their journey at Boise State.
Hear From Our Students
Blake Napier
“The program is very convenient. There are times when you can work at your own pace because some of the classes release the entire seven weeks at once. You can work on it as fast as possible, but it’s still done by the end of the seven-week period. – Blake Napier, Boise State Online Graduate
Kailey Harrison
“There were specific times for lectures, which I liked because I connected with the instructor, asked the questions over Zoom and got an answer right then and there. But it also offered flexibility. If I couldn’t watch the lecture at that specific time, it was always recorded. I could go back and watch it anytime.” – Kailey Harrison, Boise State Online Graduate
Online Degree Pathway Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
The program is designed for students who want to start or continue their college journey but may not yet meet admissions requirements for a bachelor’s degree. It lets you take foundational and elective courses while you decide your major or meet prerequisite requirements.
How do I apply to the Online Degree Pathway?
You must apply for admission to Boise State University (there is no separate application for admission to the Online Degree Pathway). All application materials must be received by the deadline to be considered. Students typically meet with a student success coach before admission to plan their pathway.
How many credits do I complete in the pathway?
The Online Degree Pathway lets you complete up to 60 credits toward a bachelor or associate degree. This includes the required 40 university foundations credits and 20 elective credits you choose based on your interests or degree goals.
What are pathways and how do they work?
Pathways are guided tracks within the Online Degree Pathway that help you explore interests and prepare for specific bachelor’s degrees. They include certificates and courses that build skills and help satisfy elective or prerequisite requirements for majors like business management, social work, advanced medical imaging or accountancy.
What career skills does the pathway help develop?
The foundational courses you complete help strengthen skills employers value, such as critical thinking, communication and problem solving. These skills support your transition into a bachelor’s program or preparation for career goals.
What comes after completing the pathway?
After finishing your foundational and elective credits, you can transition seamlessly into a bachelor’s degree at Boise State. The pathway helps you meet lower-division requirements and prepares you for upper-division coursework.
How can I get support while in the program?
From your first contact through graduation, a student success coach and academic advisor support you. They help you choose classes, plan your degree path and connect you to resources along the way.
Among The Top In The Nation
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University can help open doors to opportunities and a promising future. Should you choose to extend your educational journey, Boise State’s online bachelor’s programs are specifically created for online learning, offer the same support as our traditional degree programs and are ranked in the top 13% of online bachelor’s degrees in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
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