Online Engineering Programs from the University of Idaho

University of Idaho Engineering Outreach:
University of Idaho Engineering Outreach (EO) is a distance education program offering certificate and master degree programs in Engineering to off-campus students since 1975. Today, courses are delivered online, to hundreds of students worldwide. Consider us if you are seeking a complete master's degree or certificate in an engineering-related discipline, a Master of Arts in teaching mathematics, or courses for professional development, background study, or transfer credit.

Engineering Outreach delivers courses in both technical and nontechnical fields. Our mission is to serve off-campus students, business, and industry by providing quality programs with new and innovative delivery methods.

Masters Degree Programs:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Geological Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Teaching Mathematics
- Technology Management
- Statistical Science

Other Programs:
We also offer academic certificates, transfer credits, and courses for professional education.

Within a context of rapid technological change and shifting market conditions, the American education system is challenged with providing increased educational opportunities without increased budgets. Many educational institutions are answering this challenge by developing distance education programs.

At its most basic level, distance education takes place when a teacher and student(s) are separated by physical distance, and technology (i.e., voice, video, data, and print), often in concert with face-to-face communication, is used to bridge the instructional gap. These types of programs can provide adults with a second chance at a college education, reach those disadvantaged by limited time, distance or physical disability, and update the knowledge base of workers at their places of employment.

Is Distance Education Effective?
Many educators ask if distant students learn as much as students receiving traditional face-to-face instruction. Research comparing distance education to traditional face-to-face instruction indicates that teaching and studying at a distance can be as effective as traditional instruction, when the method and technologies used are appropriate to the instructional tasks, there is student-to-student interaction, and when there is timely teacher-to- student feedback.