Overview

Do you think creatively? Do you have a passion for writing or art? Are you interested in the history and complexities of humanity? Do you want a career in helping others through teaching or counseling? If so, consider an Associate of Arts at College of Eastern Idaho.

What is an Associate of Arts Degree?

At CEI, you design the degree you want. The flexibility of the Associate of Arts degree means you can personalize your pathway toward whichever four-year degree you are aiming for. We have multiple pathways into various fields, all transferring to the university or college of your choice. Simply identify your pathway, complete the 36 credits of required GEM courses, then use the remaining 24 credits to focus on your area of interest. With careful planning and advising, you can arrive at your transfer college as a full Junior!

And by offering a wide range of learning experiences and modalities, faculty here at CEI meet you where you are and empower you to complete your journey toward success.

  •  For an Associates of Arts (AA) at least two additional courses must be from Humanistic and Artistic and/or Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Related Form/Policies

Requirements

Some courses may require prerequisites or placement. See the current CEI catalog or advisor for more information.

Advising utilizes Major Pathways. If you have plans for a future in BA, these are the suggested classes. Some classes may need to be petitioned for credit when transferring to a four-year university. We suggest you speak to your advisor for guidance with Major Pathways.

Faculty

English, Communications, Humanities FT, and Social Science

NameTitleRoom #ExtEmail
Cotton, DanaChair  208.541.1522Dana.Cotton@cei.edu
Burch, Matt Faculty5095430Mattew.Burch@cei.edu
Claflin, Jacob Faculty5035358Jacob.Claflin@cei.edu
Corona-Sarabia, Omar Faculty118  Omar.Corona-Sarabia@cei.edu
Harrison, Steve Faculty 5055466Steve.Harrison@cei.edu
Plothow, Roger Faculty   Roger.Plothow@cei.edu
Tighe, HeidiFacultyheidi.tighe@cei.edu
Kirkham, JillFaculty5625 jill.kirkham@cei.edu
Wixom, ZacharyFaculty5125641zachary.wixom@cei.edu
Godfrey, ChristianFaculty5125478christian.godfrey@cei.edu
Sargent, JessicaFaculty5403jessica.sargent@cei.edu
Kisner, KenFaculty5469kenneth.kisner@cei.edu
GEM Explained

General Education Matriculation

General Education Matriculation (GEM) for Idaho higher education refers to a set of core courses that students in Idaho's public colleges and universities are required to take to graduate. These courses are typically in English, math, science, and social studies and are intended to provide students with a well-rounded education and a strong foundation in the liberal arts. GEM “stamped,” or approved as GEM, courses may vary by institution, so students need to check with their school to see which courses are required for graduation.  

The six GEM competency areas are:

  • Written Communication (GEM 1)
  • Oral Communication (GEM 2)
  • Mathematical Ways of Knowing (GEM 3)
  • Scientific Ways of Knowing (GEM 4)
  • Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing (GEM 5)
  • Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (GEM 6)
News/Dept. News

Information regarding events of what faculty is doing to improve the program. Clubs? Etc.