Prior to transferring to another school, I completed most of my undergraduate education here. I was enrolled in the criminal justice program and LOVED the professors! I learned so much more from them than I am at my current university. Be sure to take as many classes from Dr. Giacomazzi, Dr. Walsh, and Dr. Hopfenbeck as you can. These prof.'s to me were the most difficult, but you will definitely remember the material and what you learn from these prof.'s is invaluable!!!
Did enjoy being here
Great environment, small campus, close to downtown, food, right next to the Boise river, and a great park behind the school to study or take a break!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Of course we can all agree that college is expensive...but BSU State is well worth it if you decide to enroll in the criminal justice program. On the other hand...I was fairly disappointed with the psychology program. If you are looking for easy A's, without actually learning anything...then here is your perfect degree. I felt like I really wasted my money on those classes.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Study, study, study...and join as many clubs and organizations as possible (many of which won't take up much of your time). Get to know your professors! Take your time in completing your degree, take only one or two summer classes and no more than four classes during the regular semesters...otherwise you will not do well, especially if you work 25+ hours per week. Also - CJ majors...take Dr. Hemmen's Law in the Movies / Law in the Media course in the summer. It's a relaxing, easy (if you attend every class period) summer course in which you watch movies and have a short lecture afterwards. It's a simple course that puts your degree in perspective! It is also offered to non-criminal justice majors, which may be a little more difficult to complete, but Dr. Hemmens does a really great job at keeping the subject simple :-)
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who want to learn, want to be close to home, the mountains, and many other outdoor activities.
Prior to transferring to another school, I completed most of my undergraduate education here. I was enrolled in the criminal justice program and LOVED the professors! I learned so much more from them than I am at my current university. Be sure to take as many classes from Dr. Giacomazzi, Dr. Walsh, and Dr. Hopfenbeck as you can. These prof.'s to me were the most difficult, but you will definitely remember the material and what you learn from these prof.'s is invaluable!!!
Great environment, small campus, close to downtown, food, right next to the Boise river, and a great park behind the school to study or take a break!
Of course we can all agree that college is expensive...but BSU State is well worth it if you decide to enroll in the criminal justice program. On the other hand...I was fairly disappointed with the psychology program. If you are looking for easy A's, without actually learning anything...then here is your perfect degree. I felt like I really wasted my money on those classes.
Study, study, study...and join as many clubs and organizations as possible (many of which won't take up much of your time). Get to know your professors! Take your time in completing your degree, take only one or two summer classes and no more than four classes during the regular semesters...otherwise you will not do well, especially if you work 25+ hours per week. Also - CJ majors...take Dr. Hemmen's Law in the Movies / Law in the Media course in the summer. It's a relaxing, easy (if you attend every class period) summer course in which you watch movies and have a short lecture afterwards. It's a simple course that puts your degree in perspective! It is also offered to non-criminal justice majors, which may be a little more difficult to complete, but Dr. Hemmens does a really great job at keeping the subject simple :-)
Students who want to learn, want to be close to home, the mountains, and many other outdoor activities.