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Western offers the Bachelor of Science degree in elementary or secondary education with options in traditional subject areas. In addition, WMC-UM offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. BA students have options in the Arts; Business and Communications; Environmental Sciences; Literature and Writing; and Social Science. BAS students may use an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree as a base for the BAS degree with most of the credits from the two-year degree transferring into the BAS. Western also grants Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences degrees for those who want to start their college education at a smaller institution. A complete master's degree program (Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction) is available on the Dillon campus through The University of Montana-Missoula.
Individualized education has been a campus trademark for over 100 years. Western Montana College enrolls an average of 1000 students. Class sizes are kept small (average class size is 18 students). The faculty is nationally recognized for its excellence, creativity, and genuine concern for maintaining the high quality academic and personal experience that is a tradition at Western.
In addition to fulfilling academic life, Western Montana College offers National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Frontier Conference sports in football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, women's golf and National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association rodeo. A varied sports program is also available for students seeking intramural activities. Western's geographic location makes an ideal setting for individuals who enjoy the rugged outdoors. Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier national parks are nearby for those interested in viewing natural wonders and wildlife.
Although it has a small town atmosphere, Dillon offers all the amenities of a much larger community. Ranching, mining and tourism are the chief industries of the area. Western's picturesque 34 acre campus and friendly atmosphere blend with the community and area. For more information about Western Montana College of The University of Montana, call 800-WMC-MONT and request the admissions office.
The Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana offers two-year programs in business, trades, technical and health occupations designed to meet the state's business and industry needs for technologically-skilled workers. All of the curricula are industry-approved and emphasize learning in a hands-on environment. In addition, the college offers an Associate of Science degree designed to transfer to four-year institutions. The college, founded in 1939, is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, the Montana State Board of Nursing, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Helena's students take a full compliment of courses in mathematics, communication, computer literacy, and career development. With the restructuring of the university system, the Helena College of Technology also serves as a higher education center, providing graduate-level study to the Helena area through telecommunications. Located in Montana's beautiful capitol city, the College offers its programs in modern classrooms, shops, and labs, both near the Capitol building and at the Helena airport. For more information, call 1-800-241-4882.
Founded in Butte in 1889 as the Montana School of Mines, Montana Tech has a century-old reputation as one of the finest science and engineering colleges in America. Montana Tech is repeatedly recognized year after year among the top 10% of all colleges in America. While still focusing on its original programs in minerals and energy engineering, Montana Tech has expanded its offerings to include new science, engineering, computer science, technical communication, and business programs all designed to meet the needs of today's rapidly changing world.
Montana Tech provides outstanding educational programs to its 2,400 students in a truly personalized setting. Students are treated as individuals and enjoy their close relationships with faculty. Current Montana Tech students come from every Montana county, 34 states and 17 foreign countries. Montana Tech is a friendly campus where students get involved in a wide array of campus events and activities as well as abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Student satisfaction surveys consistently give the College high marks for its quality of student life.
Upon graduation, Montana Tech graduates enjoy over a 95% average placement rate at outstanding starting salaries. Many of the College's alumni have attained senior leadership positions in the minerals, energy, and natural resource industries. Over 35% of Montana Tech alumni give back to the campus each and every year.
Located in the heart of the mountains of Southwest Montana, the 58-acre main campus can be seen for miles. With over $20 million in recently completed building and renovation projects, the campus blends its historical buildings with new, state-of-the-art laboratory and instructional facilities. The College's two-year campus is located seven miles south of the main campus and provides occupational and technical program opportunities at the associate degree level.
Montana's geologic and hydro geologic research arm, the Bureau of Mines and Geology, is a department of the College. Montana Tech's commitment to research has been rewarded with a 500 percent increase in funding over the past ten years.
Inquiries to Montana Tech should be directed to 1-800-445-Tech or admissions@mtech.edu or see Tech's webpage at www.mtech.edu.