School Details
Lewis-Clark State College is a four-year public school located in Lewiston, Idaho. Governor William J. McConnell founded the school in 1893 as the Lewiston State Normal School, a teacher training school. In 1971 the school’s name was officially changed to Lewis-State College. LC State offers over 100 programs, including more than 20 fully online.
Lewis-Clark State College online offers certificates of completion, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. LC State is a proud leader in online education with flexible, affordable programs that are built specifically for busy adults. Online students enjoy specialized programs, services, advising, and transfer-friendly degree options.
Accreditation & Licensing
Lewis-Clark State College is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
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Art & Liberal Arts
Lewis-Clark State College offers an online Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree. This liberal arts degree is designed for students interested in developing their general education knowledge but who are not ready to specialize in a certain field. This program allows students to pick their elective courses and develop a solid academic foundation without choosing a particular topic for study. By completing this liberal arts degree, students are prepared for the challenges in bachelor studies and other undergraduate programs. Their credits are transferable as well.
Lewis-Clark State College offers two nearly identical liberal arts degrees, the Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. With these degrees in liberal arts, students are able to major in a unique program that is tailored to their individual goals. This option allows you to develop a liberal studies major with two broadly defined areas of study that lead to a focused educational objective. Students find this degree appealing when they cannot find a major that closely meets their interests and career goals as it allows them to develop a customizable and coherent degree plan of their own. The curriculum must be approved by an advisory committee and feature two areas of concentration, each with closely related courses that can be justified as a single area.
Lewis-Clark State College offers two nearly identical liberal arts degrees, the Bachelor of Arts or Science in General Studies. This general studies major is a strong liberal arts program and offers thorough, pre-professional coursework that serves as preparation for many graduate programs. A liberal studies major is ideal for those students who are unsure of their career goals and want to explore a variety of fields to determine the direction of study they want to pursue. With a liberal arts degree, you can tailor a course of study suited for your needs, abilities, interests, or goals.
These programs are available in several areas of emphasis depending of the students' main area of interest:
- Business
- Education
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Social Sciences
Business
Expand your knowledge and skills with a technical certificate in Applied Business Management and Marketing online. Complete courses that teach real-world knowledge through practical applications. You will gain supervisory fundamentals that can be implemented in various types of organizations. Become a more effective communicator as you take courses in public speaking, small group and oral communications. Increase your business computer skills as you pursue other business-related courses, including:
- Principles of accounting
- Business ethics
- Retailing and marketing
Credits earned from this certificate program can be applied to one of the school’s degrees.
A technical associate’s degree in Business Management and Marketing online provides work-ready skill sets, in addition to giving you an educational foundation should you later decide to pursue a four-year degree. The first year of this program focuses on entry-level knowledge while the second year readies you with supervisory and management skills. You will learn how to develop a business plan, based on financial, legal and ethical considerations. Faculty teach from real-world lessons as you collaborate with peers through hands-on projects.
Required courses include, but are not limited to:
- Computerized accounting
- Financial business applications
- Small business management
Best match entry-level careers range from sales and marketing management to operations supervision or an individually owned business.
The online Business Administration associate’s degree is for students who are interested in learning about managerial roles in businesses and organizations. Students develop a general understanding of roles in business and the general education necessary for foundational capabilities in business, including understanding about administering a business, communication, business operations, and the structures and systems utilized. This program provides the foundation for future education and for entry-level roles in business and management.
Potential careers:
- Management
- Manufacturing
- Marketing assistant
- Retail operations
An associate’s in marketing degree online offers an entry-level path to achieve knowledge and credentials to enter the field of marketing. As you begin with general education and major courses, you will explore accounting principles, business communications and learn fundamentals in computer information systems. Upper division course offerings include management theory and marketing principles.
Choose from electives, such as:
- Methods for promotion
- Consumer behavior
- Retail marketing
On completion, enter the workforce or continue your business studies through one of the college’s online bachelor’s degree programs.
The online Business degree is designed to develop a broad range of general business competencies. This degree is appealing to those who have completed a Professional-Technical program, transferred from one or more colleges or universities, or who have gained occupational competencies from life and work experiences.
As a practitioner degree, this is a good entry point into management training programs. Study basic fundamentals in accounting, marketing, finance and management. Learn more about the international marketplace as you refine decision-making and communication skills. Gain real-world experience through an internship in business course.
The online accounting bachelor’s degree provides required competencies for professionals who want to enter into accounting careers. Learn how to analyze, assess and report financial data, for the purposes of effective decision-making for your clients or within the organization where you work. In addition to studying key concepts in accounting, finance, marketing and management, you will gain valuable knowledge of legal and economic implications. Learn important business ethics and effective communication skills.
Some specific topics you will take in this online accounting degree include:
- Managerial and cost accounting
- Production and operations management
- Computer information systems
Choose to enroll in either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts pathway.
Prepare for a range of careers, such as financial planning, forensic accounting, taxation and auditing and more. This is also a good starting point for anyone interested in becoming a CPA.
Choose either a BA or BS online Communication degree at Lewis-Clark State College. As part of this degree program, you will be able to pursue studies in accounting, international business, organizational communications and media relations. Increase your written communication skill sets with studies in technical writing and writing for a digital audience.
Potential career opportunities:
- Corporate communications
- Media
- Public relations
- Sales and promotion
This program offers multiple learning options. Complete this degree fully online, attend face-to-face or combine online and on-campus courses.
The online Business Administration degree is for students interested in becoming business managers or administrators, or who wish to have functional and practical degrees to support entrepreneurial roles in opening new businesses. Students study the basic principles, practices, and structures in business in order to understand the roles and responsibilities of managers, including coursework in accounting, marketing, economics and more. Explore international business operations and gain knowledge about the legal and economic impacts. You will also have the opportunity to grow decision-making and professional communication skills.
Choose to pursue either a Bachelor or Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.
The accredited online Business Management degree is ideal for anyone who wants to grow broad-based management skills; regardless of whether you want to finish a degree you never completed, or have prior work experience and want to advance your career. In this program, you will have the opportunity to explore accounting, marketing, finance and management foundations. In addition, learn about business law and ethical obligations. Learn best practices for effective communication and decision-making.
As part of your major requirements, study:
- Principles of accounting
- Information systems
- Organizational behavior
Pursue a Bachelor of Science or opt to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Graduates of this online management program will be prepared for a wide range of career options, from general management positions to more specific jobs in employee relations or marketing and sales.
An online Sport Management degree takes your passion for sports and incorporates business knowledge in order to begin a career. In fact, you will have two advisors, one from the Business Division, the other from the school’s Movement and Sport Sciences Division. You will also have the opportunity to enroll in either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science pathway.
Major courses offer studies, such as:
- Accounting
- Sport administration and marketing
- Kinesiology and health
- Business communications
On successful completion of this sports management degree online, get a job as a sports agent, work in media and communications or manage and plan athletic events.
If you are interested in entering the field of marketing or would like to update your skills, the online Marketing Management certificate may provide you with the necessary credentials. In this program, you will have the opportunity to complete courses in marketing research and management. Learn more about the global marketplace through an international marketing class. A business internship course allows you to apply real-world skills learned in an approved business-related setting.
Add a specialization in Sport Marketing to your resume with Lewis-Clark State’s online certificate program. Blend knowledge of business with kinesiology for the purpose of marketing sporting goods and services. As part of this program, you will have the opportunity to study:
- Marketing research
- Professional communication
- Sports marketing
- Facilities and event management
Computer Science & IT
The online Associate of Applied Science in Web Design & Development is designed for students who are interested in computers, the Internet, servers, and other technology for use in business. Students will learn to develop web technologies including websites and web applications by studying programming languages and web technology.
Upon completion of the program, students will have demonstrated basic skills in web design and will be prepared for entry-level roles in programming and web-development.
Education
The online Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development program prepares students with necessary skills to be qualified for a variety of early childhood positions. The program emphasizes cognitive development, fine/gross motor physical development, social and emotional development, language and literacy development, and self-help skills of children birth through age eight.
Potential career opportunities:
- Lead teacher position in private childcare facilities
- Home-based education service provider
- Early childhood assistant teacher
- State quality systems consultant
- Special education teaching aide
Healthcare
The online radiology degree completion program is intended for professionals with ARRT certification who wish to go beyond their associate’s degree and earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Courses feature hands-on components which can be completed in your community. Increase your knowledge in communications, business, and healthcare.
Advance your career in:
- Radiographic technology
- Clinical instruction
- Supervision and leadership
Resources and programs are designed to benefit adult learning. Online flexibility allows for asynchronous assignments and 8-week accelerated course options. Benefit from a transfer-friendly school, credits earned for prior learning, and additional support services.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Lewis-Clark State College provides an educational foundation for continued nursing study at the graduate level, gives students an understanding of the art and science of nursing, and develops and expands knowledge and skills that allow nurses to assume the role of provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Graduates are prepared to:
- Function as Baccalaureate nurses in various healthcare settings
- Participate as members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Understand and assume leadership roles in the healthcare system