2000-2001 Catalog |
The College of Technology provides occupation-oriented education that meets the human resource needs of business and industry. This unique educational opportunity is anchored in occupational terms and dimensions. The College maintains relationships with national, regional, state, and local business and industry communities resulting in responsiveness to workforce needs by developing and delivering relevant occupational programs.
College of Technology facilities are divided among two separate campuses. The East campus at 909 South Avenue West houses the academic and registrar offices, Admissions & New Student Services, Career Services, counseling office, Financial Aid, and the Academic Support Center, as well as the business and computer technology, barber-styling, culinary arts, general education, and health professions programs. A library, bookstore, dining room, and academic computing also are located at the East campus. The West campus at 3639 South Avenue West houses the electronics and industrial programs and a satellite library.
The Associate of Applied Science degree and certificate programs offered in the College are designed to lead an individual directly to employment in a specific career or career cluster. In some instances, particularly in allied health, the degree or certificate is a prerequisite for taking a licensing examination. The Associate of Applied Science is not typically considered a transfer degree, although opportunities do exist in some baccalaureate degree-granting institutions such as the University's Bachelor of Applied Science degree program.
The College's Surgical Technology and Respiratory Care programs are reviewed by their respective Joint Review Committees and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Food Service Management program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute Accrediting Commission, the Legal Assisting program is approved by the American Bar Association, and the Practical Nursing program is approved by the Montana Board of Nursing.
A Bachelor of Applied Science degree is offered by The University of Montana-Missoula. This degree program provides additional educational preparation to improve the career opportunities of students who have completed approved Associate of Applied Science degrees. See the College of Arts and Sciences/Applied Science section of this catalog.
The Associate of Arts degree program provides an opportunity for students to complete a general education curriculum without a particular field of study. The program is administered by the College of Technology Department of Applied Arts and Sciences. See also the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for specific requirements.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) offers a wide range of services including study skills training, tutoring, academic and career advising, study reading, and resource information designed to increase the retention and success rate of students enrolled in the College of Technology.
For additional details regarding the Academic Support Center call (406) 243-7826.
The Department of Applied Arts and Sciences provides instruction in communication, mathematics, social science, and science. A core of these related subjects must be completed prior to graduation and is included with each program's scope and sequence. The department provides developmental course work in writing and mathematics to aid students in obtaining the prerequisite skills necessary for success in required course work.
The department oversees the Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree. For additional information regarding admission and complete degree requirements, see the Admissions and Academic Policies and Procedures sections of this catalog.
A total of 60 credits is required for graduation with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree. The minimum grade average for graduation is 2.00 in all courses taken on the traditional letter grade (A-F) basis. To receive an Associate of Arts degree all students must complete successfully all the general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree, except for the Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Assessment and the Upper-Division Writing Expectations of a major.
Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester. Following is a suggested first year course of study. Courses numbered below 100 and courses with a T suffix on the course number do not count toward the 60-credit requirement and general education course requirements.
ASC 195T Study and Learning Strategies (2)
ASC 195T Freshman Seminar (2)
BUS 103S Principles of Business 3
COM 160A Oral Communications 3
COM 090T Critical Writing Skills or COM 101
English Composition (with appropriate placement score) (3)-3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers 2
MAT 002T Algebra or other math course based on
placement test score (3)-3
Math course next in sequence from first semester 3-4
POL 146S American Government 3
SCN 115N Anatomy 3
Total credits toward degree requirements: 17-24
Additional semester's courseloads are based on mathematical literacy and English writing skills sequencing from the second semester plus general education courses and electives taken on either the College of Technology campus and/or Mountain campus. See General Education Requirements in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.