Registration
The detailed instructions registration and the course offerings are
published in the Class Schedule which is available for a nominal fee
from the The Bookstore in the University Center or the Bookstore in
the College of Technology. Students must complete their registration
during the scheduled registration period or be subject to payment
of a late registration fee if they are allowed to register. Registration
is not completed nor is any credit awarded until all fees have been
paid.
Students in the College of Technology who do not enroll for a semester
or more (excluding summer) must reapply for admission through the
College of Technology. Other students who plan to attend a summer
session or an academic year semester and were not in attendance during
the immediately preceding 24 months, must reapply for admission through
the Registration Counter in Griz Central in the Lommasson Center.
Students should reapply for the autumn semester by July 1 and for
the spring semester by November 1. Students who have never attended
before or who are changing admission status must apply to Admissions
& New Student Services or the College of Technology. See the Admissions
section of this catalog.
All students currently enrolled for an academic year semester and
students readmitted to the University may pre register for the subsequent
semester.
Students
with Disabilities
Students with disabilities may obtain assistance with the registration
process and the relocation of classes through Disability Services
in 28 Corbin Hall, (406) 243 2243 VOICE/TDD.
Dropping and Adding Courses or Changing Sections,
Grading or Credit Status
Students are expected, when selecting and registering for their courses,
to make informed choices and to regard those choices as semester long
commitments and obligations.
After registering and through the first fifteen (15) instructional
days of the semester, students may use the internet (http://cyberbear.umt.edu)
to drop and add courses or change sections and credits. Fees are reassessed
on the fifteenth day of the term. Added courses and credits may result
in additional fees. For courses dropped by the fifteenth instructional
day, no fees are charged and courses are not recorded. (For deadlines
and refund policy for withdrawal from all courses, see the Withdrawal
sections of this catalog.)
An instructor may specify that drop/add is not allowed on the internet.
A drop/add form is used to make changes in these courses, if approved
by the instructor.
After adding a course, the pass/not pass grading option or auditor
status may be elected on the internet or on a form available at the
Registration Counter in Griz Central in the Lommasson Center. These
options are not allowed for some courses as identified in the Class
Schedule.
Beginning the sixteenth (16) instructional day of the semester
through the thirtieth (30) instructional day, students use paper forms
to drop, add, and make changes of section, grading option, credit
or audit status. The drop/add form must be signed by the instructor
of the course and the student's advisor. The signed drop/add form
must be returned to the Registration Counter (or the Registrar's Office
at the College of Technology)no later than the thirtieth instructional
day. A $10.00 processing fee is charged for each drop/add form. Added
courses and credits may result in additional fees. There are no refunds
or reductions of fees for courses dropped and grades of W (withdrew)
are recorded.
Beginning the thirty first (31) instructional day of the semester
through the last day of instruction before scheduled final examinations,
students must petition to drop, add, and make changes of section,
grading option, credit or audit status. The petition form must be
signed by the instructor of the course and the student's advisor and,
in the case of drops only, by the dean of the student's major. A $10.00
processing fee is charged for each petition. Added courses and credits
may result in additional fees. There are no refunds or reductions
of fees for courses dropped, and the instructor assigns a grade of
WP (withdrew/passing) if the student's course work has been passing
or a WF (withdrew/failing) if the course work has been failing. These
grades do not affect grade averages but they are recorded on students'
transcripts.
Documented justification is required for dropping courses by petition.
Some examples of documented circumstances that may merit approval
are: registration errors, accident or illness, family emergency, change
in work schedule, no assessment of performance in class until after
this deadline, or other circumstances beyond the student's control.
The opportunity to drop a course for the current term or alter grading
option or audit status for such a course ends on the last day of instruction
before scheduled final exams. Dropping a course taken in a previous
term or altering grading option or audit status for such a course
is not allowed. The only exceptions are for students who have received
a grade of NF (never attended) or have ceased attendance before the
sixteenth day of instruction and can provide to the Registrar's Office
instructor verification of non-attendance.
See the School of Law section of this catalog for the add and drop
deadlines for law courses.
Class Attendance/Absence Policy
Students who are registered for a course but do not attend the first
two class meetings may be required by the instructor to drop the course.
This rule allows for early identification of class vacancies to permit
other students to add classes. Students not allowed to remain must
complete a drop form or drop the course on the internet (http://cyberbear.umt.edu)
to avoid receiving a failing grade. Students who know they will
be absent should contact the instructor in advance.
Students are expected to attend all class meetings and complete all
assignments for courses in which they are enrolled. Instructors may
excuse brief and occasional absences for reasons of illness, injury,
family emergency, or participation in a University sponsored activity.
(University sponsored activities include for example, field trips,
ASUM service, music or drama performances, and intercollegiate athletics.)
Instructors shall excuse absences for reasons of military service
or mandatory public service.
Instructors may establish absence policies to conform to the educational
goals and requirements of their courses. Such policies will ordinarily
be set out in the course syllabus. Customarily, course syllabi will
describe the procedures for giving timely notice of absences, explain
how work missed because of an excused absence may be made up, and
stipulate any penalty to be assessed for absences.
The UM Faculty Senate encourages the faculty to accommodate students
incurring an excused absence by allowing them to make up missed work
when this can be done in a manner consistent with the educational
goals of their courses. Students expecting to incur excused absences
should consult with their instructors early in the term to be sure
that they understand the absence policies for each of their courses.
Withdrawal from the University
Students who withdraw from the University while a semester is in progress
must complete withdrawal forms which are obtained from the Registration
Counter in Griz Central in the Lommasson Center or the Registrar's
Office in the College of Technology. Drop/add forms cannot be used
to withdraw from school and students are not allowed to drop all their
courses on the internet. International students must first contact
the Foreign Student Advisor before withdrawing as visa status will
be affected. Students who are withdrawing for medical reasons must
contact the Curry Health Center to withdraw. Students are allowed
one medical withdrawal and a refund for textbooks at the UC Bookstore
will be given only for medical withdrawal.
See the Expenses section of this catalog for fee information relating
to withdrawals.
Students receiving financial aid who withdraw will not receive aid
the next term of enrollment. A Reinstatement of Financial Aid form
must be completed in the Financial Aid Office to request aid for any
term subsequent to a withdrawal. Students who reside in a University
residence hall or in family housing must notify the Residence Life
Office or the Family Housing Office of the withdrawal.
Students who purchase health insurance with registration will receive
a refund and lose coverage if withdrawn during the first fifteen instructional
days. Withdrawal after the fifteenth day will not result in a refund
but coverage will continue through the remainder of the semester.
When withdrawal forms are completed in Griz Central or the Registrar's
Office in the College of Technology before the last two weeks of the
semester, grades of W (withdrawal) are assigned. Beginning two weeks
from the end of the term, students may not withdraw from the University
except for very unusual circumstances. Such late withdrawals are to
be approved by the student's academic dean before the end of the semester.
However, in exceptional cases, a student's academic dean may approve
retroactive withdrawal for the last semester in attendance, provided
the request is approved before the end of the student's next semester
of enrollment.
University Employees' Registration
University employees who have applied and have been accepted for admission
to the University may register with the approval of the employee's
supervisor. Waivers of some fees are granted to some faculty and staff
members who are at least three quarter time salaried employees on
the date of registration. Additional information and the necessary
forms are available in the Office of Human Resource Services in the
Lommasson Center.
Grading System
The University uses two types of grading: traditional letter grades
and pass/not pass grades. At the option of the instructors some courses
are offered only on the traditional letter grade basis or only on
the pass/not pass basis. Other courses are open to either type of
grading, at the option of the student. Courses offered on the A F
basis only or P/NP only will be indicated in the Class Schedule. In
the event a change in the published grading option for a course becomes
necessary, the faculty member may make the change during the first
ten class days of the semester. The students in the class and the
Registrar's office must be notified of the change no later than the
tenth class day. Grades followed by an R indicate remedial courses.
Traditional Letter Grading
A work of superior quality; B work better than average; C average
work; D work below average, but barely passing; F failure. Other symbols
used are: I incomplete; N work on the course may be continued in later
semesters (when work is completed, the final grade assigned applies
to all semesters of the course); NF no record of academic performance;
W withdrawal from a course or course dropped after the fifteenth instructional
day; WP course dropped after thirtieth instructional day with passing
work; WF course dropped after the thirtieth instructional day with
failing work; AUD auditor registration. (AUD is recorded for all students
who register in courses as auditors, intending to listen to the courses
without earning credit or being graded. The same fees are assessed
as when registering for credit. Any attendance or participation expectations
are established by the instructor of the course. If attendance expectations
are not met, the instructor may request a notation be placed on the
student's academic record indicating attendance was not satisfactory.)
Pass/Not Pass Grading
Student Option: To encourage students to venture into courses where
they might otherwise hesitate because of uncertainty regarding their
aptitude or preparation, they may enroll in certain courses on a pass/not
pass basis. A freshman or sophomore with a grade point average of
2.00 or better may elect one undergraduate course a semester on a
pass/not pass basis. Juniors and seniors may elect more than one pass/not
pass course a semester. An instructor may indicate that a particular
course is not available under the pass/not pass option. Courses graded
A F only will be identified in the Class Schedule.
No more than 18 pass/not pass credits may be counted toward graduation.
The pass/not pass option does not extend to courses required for the
student's major or minor, except at the discretion of the department
concerned.
The grades of pass or not pass are not formally defined in terms of
their relationship to the traditional grades of A, B, C, D, or F;
a P is given for work considered to be passing and therefore deserving
credit, and an NP for work not passed. P and NP grades do not affect
grade point average.
Election of the pass/not pass option must be indicated at registration
time or within the first 15 class days on the internet. After the
fifteenth day, but prior to the end of the 30th day of instruction,
an undergraduate student may change a pass/not pass enrollment to
an enrollment under the A F grade system, or the reverse by means
of a drop/add form.
The University cautions students that many graduate and professional
schools and some employers do not recognize non traditional grades
(i.e., those other than A, B, C, D, F) or may discriminate against
students who use the pass/not pass option for many courses.
Faculty Option: A faculty member may elect to grade an entire
class on the pass/not pass basis. This method of grading is used in
courses where more precise grading is inappropriate. Courses graded
P/NP only will be identified in the Class Schedule.
No Credit Grading
Students enrolled in English 100 and 101 and COM 101 are graded by
the traditional letter grades of A, B, C, D, F or are given NCR for
no credit. The NCR grade does not affect grade point average.
Policy on Incompletes
It is assumed that students have the responsibility for completing
the requirements of the courses in which they are enrolled within
the time framework of the semester.
Incompletes may be given when, in the opinion of the instructor, there
is a reasonable probability that students can complete the course
without retaking it.
The incomplete is not an option to be exercised at the discretion
of students. In all cases it is given at the discretion of the instructor
within the following guidelines:
1. A mark of incomplete
may be assigned students when:
a. They have
been in attendance and doing passing work up to three weeks before
the end of the semester, and
b. For reasons beyond their control and which are acceptable
to the instructor, they have been unable to complete the requirements
of the course on time. Negligence and indifference are not acceptable
reasons.
2. The instructor
sets the conditions for the completion of the course work and notes
these conditions on the final grade report.
3. When a student has met the conditions for making up the
incomplete, the instructor will assign a grade based upon an evaluation
of the total work done by the student in the course.
4. An incomplete which is not made up within one calendar
year automatically will revert to the alternate grade which was
assigned by the instructor at the time the incomplete was submitted.
5. An incomplete remains on the permanent record and is accompanied
by the final grade, for example, IA, IB, IC, etc.
Computation of Cumulative Grade Average
Quality points are assigned as follows: 4 quality points for each
credit of A; 3 quality points for each credit of B; 2 quality points
for each credit of C; and 1 quality point for each credit of D.
The cumulative grade average is computed by dividing the total quality
points earned by the total number of credits attempted, excluding
courses assigned W, WF, WP, NCR, P, NP, I, AUD, or N grades and courses
numbered under 100. Grades for courses transferred from other colleges
and universities are not included in the calculation of the grade
average for graduation.
Undergraduate
Academic Performance
Academic standing is determined at the time grades are posted for
the term. Retroactive registration changes or grade changes may affect
cumulative grade averages but do not change the end of term academic
standing.
Academic Probation
Students will be placed on academic probation at the end of any semester
if their cumulative grade average drops below 2.00. The effect of
the academic probation is to serve notice to students that the quality
of their work is below an acceptable level and that continuation of
unsatisfactory work during their next semester of enrollment will
result in academic suspension. Students who are placed on academic
probation will find that fact noted on their final grades and their
transcripts viewed on cyberbear.umt.edu. They should contact their
advisors immediately to seek help.
Academic Suspension
Students will be academically suspended at the end of any semester
if they were placed on academic probation during their last semester
of attendance and their cumulative grade average is still below 2.00.
Exceptions are made if they earn at least 2.00 grade average for the
semester without raising their cumulative grade average to the required
minimum. In such cases, students remain on academic probation. The
effect of academic suspension is that students may not re enroll at
the University unless they have been reinstated. Academic suspensions
are noted on final grades and transcripts on cyberbear.umt.edu.
Reinstatement
Following suspension, students will not be considered for reinstatement
until at least one semester or the entire summer term has passed.
In order to be reinstated, students must receive the approval of the
dean of the school or college in which they intend to enroll. Reinstatements
are never automatic, and students' requests for reinstatement are
unlikely to be approved unless the students offer carefully prepared
plans which indicate how their academic performance will be improved.
All students reinstated after suspension are reinstated on academic
probation and will be suspended again unless they meet the requirements
as explained under Academic Suspension above.
A student denied reinstatement may appeal the denial in writing to
the University President within ten days of receiving the notice of
denial. The decision to deny reinstatement normally will not be reversed
unless there is evidence the decision was made arbitrarily.
Helping Services
Many programs at The University of Montana-Missoula offer services
to help students who are experiencing academic difficulty. Faculty
academic advisors are a primary resource for such students as they
are in a position to both give advice and make appropriate referrals.
Students with declared majors secure advisors through the department
advising chair, and general studies students secure advisors through
the Office of Academic Advising in the University College.
Several courses are taught to assist students who have deficiencies
in their academic backgrounds. The College of Technology offers MAT
005. The English Department offers basic composition and a writing
laboratory. Help with study skills is available in the Curriculum
and Instruction course 160.
Financial needs, personal problems, and indecision regarding vocation
often affect academic performance. The Financial Aids Office, the
Counseling Center, the Curry Health Center, the Career Planning and
Placement Service and the Clinical Psychology Center can help in these
areas.
Two tutoring programs are available to students, one administered
by the Educational Opportunity Program and the other by the University
College; both are located in Corbin Hall. The Counseling Center offers
workshops on a variety of topics designed to enhance student academic
performance.
The Education Opportunity Program (EOP) is a federally-funded program
offering academic support services, including one-on-one academic
advising, career search and counseling (using a national career database),
mentoring for Native American students, a two-credit study skills
class, and tutoring at no cost to eligible students. To quality, a
student must meet one of the following criteria: first-generation
(neither parent has completed a four-year college degree), qualification
under income (usually met if receiving a Pell grant), or documented
disability. For more information, visit EOP at Lommasson Center 154,
call 406-243-5032, or log on to www.umt.edu/eop.
The Academic Support Center offers a variety of services designed
to increase the College of Technology students' academic success.
Students are assisted in the development of speed reading and study
skills and tutoring in any subject area. Academic and career counseling,
as well as help in adjusting to the transition from the workplace
to school, is provided. For information about the Center's services
and the Step Ahead program, contact the College of Technology (406)
243 7825.
Plagiarism Warning
Plagiarism is the representing of another's work as one's own. It
is a particularly intolerable offense in the academic community and
is strictly forbidden. Students who plagiarize may fail the course
and may be remanded to Academic Court for possible suspension or expulsion.
(See Student Conduct Code section of this catalog.)
Students must always be very careful to acknowledge any kind of borrowing
that is included in their work. This means not only borrowed wording
but also ideas. Acknowledgment of whatever is not one's own original
work is the proper and honest use of sources. Failure to acknowledge
whatever is not one's own original work is plagiarism.
General Information
Maximum Credit Load
Generally, an undergraduate student should register for no more than
21 credits during a semester, including physical education activity
courses, and courses which carry no credit such as Mathematics 005.
Permission to enroll for more than the maximum credit load given above
may be approved by the student's faculty advisor.
Full Time Student Defined
An undergraduate student must register for a minimum of 12 hours credit
a semester to be classified as a full time student; however, in most
baccalaureate programs a student must earn at least 15 credits per
semester to graduate in a four year period. One and two year programs
usually require between 15 and 19 credits per semester.
Classification of Undergraduate Students
The undergraduate student is classified as a freshman, sophomore,
junior or senior based on the number of credits earned. The student
who has earned fewer than 30 credits is a freshman. The student who
has earned at least 30 credits but fewer than 60 is a sophomore, and
the student who has earned at least 60 credits but fewer than 90 credits
is a junior. The student who has earned 90 or more credits is classified
a senior.
Dean's List (Honor Roll)
To qualify for the Dean's List, students must be undergraduates, must
earn a semester grade average of 3.50 or higher, and receive grades
of A or B in at least 9 credits. No grades of C, D, F, NP or NCR are
allowed.
Repeating a Course
All courses repeated remain on the permanent record but, when the
$100.00 repeat fee is paid, only the last grade received is used to
calculate the cumulative grade average unless the last grade is I,
W, WP, WF, NP, N, NCR or AUD. These grades do not repeat other grades.
If enrollment in a course is closed, a student who is repeating or
auditing the course may be required by the instructor to drop the
course. This rule grants enrollment preference to those students attempting
to register for the course for the first time for credit. It is the
responsibility of the student who is not allowed to remain in the
course to formally drop the course to avoid a failing grade for that
course.
The repetition of a course in the School of Law is governed by a different
policy. See the School of Law section of this catalog.
University Omnibus Option for Independent Work
Under the "University omnibus option" credit is allowed
for independent work in topics or problems that are proposed by the
student and approved both by the instructor or instructors under whose
supervision the work is to be done and by the chairperson or chairpersons
of the department(s) involved. Such independent work may require as
many weeks as the instructor(s) shall stipulate. The work may be on
campus or off campus, as the nature of the study requires, although
prior approval of all arrangements and faculty supervision must be
assured.
All fees must be paid during a regular registration period in advance
of beginning independent work. The student may not receive a larger
number of credit hours than he or she is registered for, although
a smaller number may be completed and credit obtained with the approval
of the instructor or instructors. No more than 10 credit hours may
be received in a single topic or problem. A maximum of 15 credit hours
of independent work for a bachelor degree and 13 credit hours of independent
work for an associate degree is permitted under the University omnibus
option.
For each course taken under the University omnibus option, the student's
transcript will show the departmental prefix, the level of the course,
the number of credit hours, and the exact title of the topic. Students
obtain course request numbers through the departments.
Credit By Examination
Under certain circumstances, a currently registered student may receive
credit by examination for a course in which he or she has not been
regularly enrolled. The student must have a minimum cumulative grade
average of 2.00 and an entering freshman must present a high school
scholastic record equivalent to a 2.00 grade average to be eligible
to earn credit by examination in any course.
Each school or department may determine those courses, if any, for
which credit may be earned by examination. The dean of the school
or the chair of the department must approve any arrangements prior
to testing for such credit. On the successful completion of an examination,
the department notifies the Registrar's Office. There are no fees
for this type of credit by examination and grading may be pass/not
pass or traditional letter grade.
For information regarding other types of credit by examination, consult
the College Level Examination Program in this catalog. See
index.
Course Numbering System
001-099 |
Courses below college
level. Credit not allowed toward a degree. |
100 199 |
Primarily for freshmen. |
200 299 |
Primarily for sophomores. |
300 399 |
Primarily for juniors. |
400 499 |
Primarily for seniors. |
500 699 |
Primarily for graduate
students. |
Senior
(5th year) courses in Pharmacy are numbered 500 to 599. |
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses
Post-baccalaureates and seniors holding a 3.0 (or greater) grade point
average may, with consent of instructor, enroll in 500-level courses
for undergraduate credit. Variance from these requirements cannot
be petitioned.
Credit
Credit is defined in terms of semester hours. In general, 1 semester
hour credit is allowed for 1 hour of lecture each week of the semester,
or an average of 2 hours of laboratory each week of the semester.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
"Prereq.." indicates the course or courses to be satisfactorily
completed before enrollment in the course described. "Coreq."
indicates a course which must be taken concurrently with the course
described.
Cross-listed and Equivalent Courses
Some courses are offered jointly by two or more departments. Thus,
the notation "Same as Ling 373," included in the course
description for Anthropology 373, indicates that Anthropology 373
and Linguistics 373 are the same course. A student may enroll for
such a course under the department in which she or he wishes to receive
credit, but credit is not allowed toward a degree for both courses.
In certain cases, a course description indicates credit is not allowed
for that course and for another course offered by a different department.
These courses are very similar in content, although offered separately,
and credit is not allowed toward a degree for both courses.
Technical Courses
Courses in the College of Technology with a course number suffix of
"T" are primarily technical in nature and apply to the certificate
programs and associate of applied science programs in the College
but generally do not apply toward the associate of arts or baccalaureate
degrees. Refer to vocational technical credits in the Admissions section
or Credit Maximums section. See index.
Cancellation of Courses
The University reserves he right to cancel any course for which fewer
than five students are enrolled as of the beginning of the course.
Final Examinations
Final examinations for the semester are scheduled in two hour segments,
one for each course. The segments should be considered as class meetings
to be treated by the instructor as he or she thinks educationally
appropriate. The time scheduled for final examinations is the only
time period during which final examinations are to be given. If an
instructor elects not to give a final examination, under no circumstances
are final examinations to be given during the week preceding the scheduled
final examination days.
Students may seek relief from writing more than two examinations during
the same day. Students who are scheduled for more than two examinations
may contact the appropriate faculty to arrange an alternate testing
time during the scheduled final examination period. If satisfactory
arrangements cannot be made, the student should seek the assistance
of his or her dean.
Transcripts of Academic Records
Transcripts of the academic record of a student may be obtained from
the Registration Counter in Griz Central in the Lommasson Center or
the Registrar's Office in the College of Technology upon the written
request of the student. In compliance with federal and state laws
designed to protect privacy, transcripts are not released without
the student's authorizing signature.
Transcripts are usually available within two to five working days
after receipt of the request. There is a charge of $3.00 for each
official transcript. Payment must be received before transcripts are
released. Transcripts are withheld if the student owes a debt to the
University. Faxed and overnight transcripts are $10.00 to cover special
handling.
A student can view his or her academic record on the internet at http://cyberbear.umt.edu.
Degree/Certificate Requirements
Catalog Governing Graduation
Students may graduate fulfilling University and departmental requirements
in any University of Montana-Missoula catalog under which he or she
has been enrolled during the six years prior to graduation. University
or departmental requirements may change, however, to comply with accreditation
requirements, professional certification and licensing requirements,
etc. The student may meet major and minor requirements under different
catalogs than the catalog under which she or he is meeting University
requirements. Pharmacy students should consult the Professional Pharmacy
Curriculum section in this catalog.
Students transferring to The University of Montana-Missoula may choose
to graduate fulfilling requirements under the UM catalog in effect
when they were enrolled at their original institution, provided the
chosen catalog is not more than six years old at the time of graduation.
Eligible students who choose an earlier catalog must notify the Admissions
Office at the time of admission so their transfer work can be evaluated
accordingly.
Applying for Certificate and Degree Candidacy
To become a candidate for a degree, the student must file formal application
at the Registration Counter in Griz Central the beginning of the semester
preceding the semester in which he or she expects to graduate. Deadline
dates are specified in the Class Schedule. In the College of Technology,
candidates for certificates and degrees must file a formal application
with the Registrar's Office in the College at the beginning of the
semester in which they expect to graduate.
Credits Required for a Certificate of Completion
See the specific course and credit requirements for certificate programs
listed in the College of Technology and Linguistics sections of this
catalog. See index. In addition,
students in the College of Technology must complete successfully:
1. Mathematics
one course from MAT 100Tor above.
2. Communications and Human Relations PSY 105T or 110T and
one COM course as required by the specific program. Some programs
have these skills imbedded within other courses which will satisfy
this requirement.
Credits
Required for a Degree Associate of Applied Science
See the specific course and credit requirements for the associate
of applied science programs in the College of Technology section of
this catalog. See index.
In addition, students must complete successfully:
1. Mathematics
one course from MAT 100Tor above.
2. Organizational Psychology, PSY 110T, and one COM course
as required by the specific program. Some programs have these skills
imbedded within other courses which will satisfy this requirement.
Associate
of Arts
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 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.
Bachelor Degrees
A total of 120 credits is required for graduation with a bachelor
degree; except a greater number is required in teacher education programs,
pharmacy, physical therapy and the Bachelor of Applied Science. See
the School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences section of this
catalog.
Students may elect to earn two or more bachelor degrees. Those deciding
to earn two or more degrees must complete all the requirements of
the majors for each degree. In addition, students must earn for each
degree a minimum of 30 credits beyond the number required for the
first degree. The degrees may be earned concurrently or at different
times.
Upper Division Requirement
All students must complete a minimum of 39 credits in courses numbered
300 and above to meet graduation requirements for the first baccalaureate
degree. Upper division credits transferred from other four year institutions
will count toward the 39 credit requirement.
Residency Requirements for Degrees/Certificates
University of Montana credit is the credit earned in any course which
has been approved to be listed in The University of Montana-Missoula
catalog and which has been approved for offering by the department
chair and dean of the school or college in which the course is taught.
University of Montana-Missoula credit may be offered at any location.
Requirements for College of Technology Certificate of Completion
and Associate of Applied Science Degree
A minimum of 51% of the required number must be earned from The University
of Montana-Missoula.
Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree
A minimum of 30 credits of the required number must be earned from
The University of Montana-Missoula.
Requirements for the First Bachelor Degree
A first bachelor degree is defined as any bachelor degree earned by
a student who has not previously earned a bachelor degree from The
University of Montana-Missoula. Thus, the requirements below also
apply to any student who previously earned a bachelor degree at another
institution and now is seeking a bachelor degree from The University
of Montana-Missoula.
a) A minimum of
30 credits of the required number must be earned from The University
of Montana-Missoula.
b) A minimum of 30 credits of the required number must be
earned in study on The University of Montana-Missoula campus.
c) Of the last 45 credits required for the degree, at least
30 of these must be earned from The University of Montana-Missoula.
Students attending elsewhere on a University approved exchange may
be exempt from this requirement with the prior written approval
of their major department chair or dean.
Requirements
for the Second Bachelor Degree
In regard to residency requirements, a second bachelor degree is defined
as any bachelor degree earned by a student who previously had earned
a bachelor degree from The University of Montana-Missoula.
A minimum of 20 credits of the required 30 credits must be earned
in study on The University of Montana-Missoula campus.
Credit Maximums
The amount of credit which may be counted toward the minimum credit
requirements for the bachelor and associate of arts degrees is limited
in certain areas:
Maximum Credit Applicable:
|
For
Bachelor Degree
|
For
AA Degree
|
Technical
courses (B.A.S. candidates may
present more) |
0
|
0
|
(course
number suffix of T, up to 10 credits may
be requested by petition)
Career Skills |
0
|
0
|
Study
Skills Courses (AASC 101, C&I 160) |
2
|
2
|
Physical
education activity/skills courses |
4
|
4
|
(DRAM
385, HHP 100 179, MS 203 and 315)
Coaching courses (HHP 310 317) |
2
|
2
|
R.O.T.C.
courses
(contracted students may present 24 credits) |
6
|
6
|
Performance
music (Mus 100A, 115A, 116A, 117A,
215, 216, 218)
(Music majors and minors may present more) |
6
|
6
|
Ensemble
music (Mus 107A 110,A 113A 114A
and 150A)
(Music majors and minors may present more) |
8
|
8
|
Pass/Not
Pass credits |
18
|
18
|
Omnibus
credits |
15
|
13
|
Correspondence
credits |
6
|
6
|
Credits attempted in these areas which are beyond the maximum applicable
will remain on the students' permanent records but cannot be used
toward graduation.
General
Education Requirements
To receive a baccalaureate degree all students must complete, in addition
to any other requirements, the following General Education Requirements.
(Students who have completed an approved lower-division general education
program at an approved Montana institution of higher education, refer
to the General Education for Transfer Students section of this catalog.)
A. Competency Requirements:
1. English Writing Skills:
The faculty of The University of Montana-Missoula requires that all
graduates of the University possess the ability to write with clarity
of thought and precision of language. More specifically, a graduate's
writing will demonstrate:
-Voice that is consistent
and appropriate to the audience and purpose
-Correct diction and sentence structure
-Sound judgments unified by a clear message
-Evidence or reasons supporting all judgments
-Logical linkage of judgments and evidence
-Transitions that connect a series of ideas and evidence
-Correct spelling and punctuation
To ensure that all graduates
have acquired writing skills, students must satisfy the following
course and examination requirements:
a. All students
must complete successfully English (ENEX) 101 unless exempted.
Students may be exempted from ENEX 101 by transferring credit for
an equivalent of ENEX 101. The writing skills of all other students
entering The University of Montana-Missoula will be assessed through
the Admission Writing Proficiency and Placement Examination. From
this assessment, students will be placed in a developmental tutorial
or course; ENEX 100; ENEX 101; or will be exempted from ENEX 101.
b. All students, unless exempted, must pass a Writing
course (chosen from the following list of approved courses)
before attempting the Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Assessment.
Students are exempted from this requirement by transferring more
than 27 semester credits at the time of their initial registration
at the University.
c. All students (including transfer students) who have completed
ENEX 101 (or its equivalent or have been exempted) and have completed
at least sixty semester credits must complete successfully the Upper-Division
Writing Proficiency Assessment. This graduation requirement
is to be satisfied before beginning to meet the Upper-Division Writing
Expectations of majors.
The Upper-Division Writing Assessment consists of a two-hour proctored
examination written in response to a text released a week before
the examination date. A tutorial service is available for an additional
fee to assist students.
d. All students must meet the approved Upper-Division
Writing Expectations of their majors.
Some of the ways departments may require students to meet this requirement
are: an upper-division Writing course specifically required by the
major, a group of required courses that provide an integrated series
of writing experiences in the major, a senior thesis, research paper
or final project. Students must check with their major departments.
e. The writing requirement is supervised by the Provost's
Writing Requirement Committee.
The following courses are designated as Writing courses for 2002
2003. Students are cautioned that approved courses may change from
year to year. To be used for General Education, a course must be
listed as approved in the catalog and in the Class Schedule for
the year a student registers for it.
African American Studies
478
Anthropology 340H, 359, 450
Art 203, 303H, 367H, 368H, 384H, 386H, 389H, 403L
Asian Studies 210H, 340H
Biology 405, 418, 419
Business Administration 445, 446, 448
Chemistry 334
Communication Studies 330
Communications 115
Computer Science 415E
Curriculum and Instruction 187, 318, 352E, 407E
Dance 334, 494
Drama 320, 321,
Economics 350, 440
English 120L, 121L, 223L, 224L, 225L, 301, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324,
325
Environmental Studies 302, 367, 440
Foreign Languages and Literatures 210H, 310L, 311L, 312L, 330H, 331H,
365E, 431L
Forestry 220, 340, 342, 489E
French 301, 311L, 312L, 408
German 301, 302, 303H, 304H, 311L, 312L
Geography 305S, 461
Geology 499
Health and Human Performance 410, 450, 499
Health Sciences 440E
History 107H, 108H, 300, 383H, 385, 400, 437, 446, 461, 467, 470,
471, 478, 485
Japanese 210H, 311L, 312L, 431L
Journalism 270, 280, 331, 333, 340, 350, 351, 489
Liberal Studies 151L, 152L, 210H, 321H, 322H, 323, 325E, 350E, 351L,
355L, 356
Management 348, 444
Marketing 461
Mathematical Sciences 406
Microbiology 418, 419, 420, 421
Music 325H, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425,
Native American Studies 200, 202L, 367H, 368H, 410, 494
Pharmacy 412
Philosophy 443E, 453, 455, 461, 463
Political Science 300
Psychology 320
Radio-Television 494
Recreation Management 482
Religious Studies 252L, 260H, 276
Russian 301
Social Work 310
Sociology 346, 456, 466, 485
Spanish 301, 311L, 312L, 408
Wildlife Biology 245, 470
2. Mathematical Literacy:
The faculty of The University of Montana-Missoula requires that all
graduates of the University possess the ability to accomplish basic
algebraic manipulations and achieve mathematical literacy at a level
typically presented in college mathematics courses. More specifically,
a graduate will demonstrate the ability to:
-Formulate real-world
problems quantitatively
-Solve quantitative problems
-Interpret solutions to problems
-Make critical judgments regarding the validity of competing formulations
and solutions.
To ensure that all graduates
have achieved mathematical literacy, students must complete the following
program:
a. All students
must demonstrate basic skills in mathematics. The mathematical manipulative
skills of all students entering The University of Montana-Missoula
without credit for an equivalent course in mathematical literacy
will be assessed using a placement score. Students then will be
placed in an appropriate developmental course or courses in mathematics;
MATH 100; a course in mathematical literacy: MATH 107, 109, 117,
121, 130, 150, or 152; or qualify for the Mathematical Literacy
Examination.
b. All students must complete a course in mathematical literacy
with a grade of C or P or better: MATH 107, 109, 117, 121, 130 (or
a mathematics course for which one of these courses is a prerequisite)
or an equivalent unless exempted.
Students who qualify may
take the Mathematical Literacy Examination. Passing the Mathematical
Literacy Examination satisfies the General Education requirement for
Mathematical Literacy.
A score of 45 or higher on the CLEP College Algebra Test or the CLEP
College Algebra/Trigonometry Test, administered by the Testing Service,
satisfies the General Education requirement for Mathematical Literacy;
however, no college credit will be given.
3.
Foreign Language/ Symbolic Systems:
All students must complete successfully one of the following requirements.
a. Foreign Language:
students must complete successfully the second semester of a
foreign language at The University of Montana-Missoula (Chinese,
French, German, Greek, Japanese, Latin, Russian or Spanish 102;
German 112) or demonstrate equivalent skill in any of these or other
acceptable languages in testing administered by the Clinical Psychology
Center and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Native American language study may be presented for fulfillment
of the symbolic systems requirement through certification by the
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. International students
from non English speaking countries may satisfy this requirement
by presenting a TOEFL score of 580 or greater, or by successful
completion of ESL/LING 250 or 450, or by presenting a department
approved application for degree.
OR
b. Symbolic Systems: a student must complete successfully one
of the following approved sequences in a symbolic system:
Any two of Computer Science
101, 131, 132, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 355 (201 may be taken twice
if it deals with two different languages)
Communication Studies 131, 132
Linguistics 270 or 470 and either 471 or 472 (and their cross listings)
Mathematical Sciences 117, Forestry 201
Mathematical Sciences 117, Curriculum & Instruction/Health and
Human Performance 486
Mathematical Sciences 117, Anthropology 381
Mathematical Sciences 117, Psychology 220
Mathematical Sciences 117, Sociology 202
Mathematical Sciences 150, Anthropology 381
Mathematical Sciences 150, Pharmacy 301, 432, 533
Mathematical Sciences 150, Psychology 220
Mathematical Sciences 152, Anthropology 381
Mathematical Sciences 152, Psychology 220
Two Mathematical Sciences courses numbered higher than 109
One Mathematical Sciences course numbered 150 or above
Music 111, 112, 137, 138
Music 161, 162
Philosophy 210, 211
B. Distributional Requirements:
Students must complete successfully 27 credits in the following six
perspectives. A minimum of two credits is required from each perspective,
except for Perspective 6 in which six credits are required. A maximum
of six credits from each perspective will count toward the General
Education requirement; credit taken above this limit will count toward
graduation but not toward General Education.
At least one course completed from Perspectives 1 through 5 must be
non western. That course also will count toward that perspective.
At least one course completed from Perspective 6 must include a laboratory
experience.
The following courses have been approved for 2002-2003. Students are
cautioned that approved courses may change from year to year. To be
used for General Education credit, a course must be listed as approved
in the Class Schedule for the semester a student registers for it.
1. Perspective 1 Expressive Arts: These courses involve the
student in the creation of a work of art or an artistic performance.
They teach the skills involved in its creation as well as a conceptual
basis for making qualitative judgements about the work. Note that
many of these courses are repeatable.
Art 123A, 125A, 135A, 215A, 229A, 231A, 232A, 233A, 240A, 314A
Communication Studies 111A
Communications 160A
Dance 100A, 104A, 106A, 107A, 120A, 200A, 201A, 202A, 204A, 207A,
327A
Drama 103A, 106A, 107A, 111A, 112A, 200A, 216A, 316A, 327A
English 210A, 211A 310A, 311A
Media Arts 111A
Music 100A, 107A, 108A, 109A, 110A, 113A, 114A, 115A, 116A, 117A,
147A, 150A, 307A, 308A, 310A, 313A, 314A, 350A
2. Perspective 2 Literary and Artistic Studies: These courses
bring the student into contact with significant works, enhance critical
abilities, and explore the historical, technical, emotional, philosophical
or social questions the work may raise.
Art 100L, 150L, 151L, 381L, 403L
Communication Studies 250L
Drama 101L, 166L 220L, 221L
English 110L, 120L, 121L, 222L, 223L, 224L, 225L, 227L
Foreign Languages and Literatures 160L, 222L, 305L, 306L, 310L, 361L
French 311L, 312L
German 311L, 312L, 313L, 361L
Liberal Studies 151L, 152L, 160L, 180L, 227L, 282L, 305L, 306L, 341L,
351L, 355L
Media Arts 101L
Music 132L, 133L, 134L, 135L, 166L
Philosophy 340L
Religious Studies 252L
Russian 305L, 306L
Spanish 311L, 312L, 450L
Non Western:
AS 435L
Dance 435L
Fine Arts 365L
Foreign Languages and Literatures 311L, 312L, 380L, 431L
Japanese 311L, 312L, 431L
Liberal Studies 301L, 311L, 386L
Native American Studies 202L
3. Perspective 3 Historical and Cultural Studies: These courses
present the historical or cultural context in which ideas can be illuminated,
examine cultural development or differentiation in the human past
and avoid focus on a narrow period, topic or geographical area. Courses
are either western, emphasizing Greco Roman, Judeo Christian, European
American experiences; or nonwestern.
African American Studies 278H, 378H, 379H
Anthropology 100H, 324H
Art 303H, 380H, 384H, 386H, 389H, 480H
Environmental Studies 167H
Foreign Languages and Literatures 100H, 231H, 301H, 302H, 303H, 330H,
331H, 360H
German 303H, 304H, 362H
History 104H, 105H, 107H, 108H, 151H, 152H, 154H, 155H, 285H, 286H,
287H, 301H, 302H, 303H, 311H, 312H, 319H, 330H, 331H, 332H, 338H,
339H, 340H, 361H, 363H, 370H, 371H, 376H, 377H, 378H, 379H, 383H
Liberal Studies 119H, 221H, 321H, 322H, 340H, 361H, 370H, 371H
Music 324H, 325H
Native American Studies 324H
Philosophy 119H, 251H, 252H
Political Science 321H, 322H, 324H
Religious Studies 106H, 249H, 260H
Women's Studies 119H, 370H, 371H
Non Western:
African-American Studies 208H, 388H, 389H
Anthropology 101H, 323H, 330H, 340H, 351H, 354H, 357H
Art 367H, 368H
Asian Studies 101H, 102H, 201H, 210H, 211H, 340H
Foreign Languages and Literatures 210H, 211H, 281H,
History 201H, 208H, 283H, 284H, 380H, 381H, 386H, 388H, 389H, 465H,
466H
Japanese 210H
Liberal Studies 161H, 210H, 211H
Music 136H
Native American Studies 100H, 102H, 342H, 367H, 368H, 465H, 466H
Philosophy 475H
Political Science 326H, 328H, 329H
Religious Studies 232H
Women's Studies 342H
4. Perspective 4 Social Sciences: These courses bring the systematic
study of society to bear on the analysis of social problems and structures
while giving considerable attention to the ways in which conclusions
and generalizations are developed and justified.
Anthropology 180S, 250S, 328S, 343S, 385S, 420S, 446S, 473S
Business 103S
Business Administration 100S, 340S
Communication Studies 110S, 202S, 240S, 241S, 310S, 410S
Communications 150S
Economics 100S, 111S, 112S, 302S, 345S
Environmental Studies 270S
Forestry 280S, 380S
Geography 101S, 103S, 256S, 259S, 305S, 315S, 421S
Journalism 100S
Linguistics 473S
Military Science 101S
Political Science 146S
Political Science 100S, 120S
Psychology 100S, 240S, 260S, 265S, 330S, 335S, 350S, 351S
Psychology 110S
Recreation Management 110S, 370S
Religious Studies 130S,
Social Work 100S, 322S, 420S
Sociology 110S, 120S, 130S, 140S, 210S, 220S, 230S, 250S, 275S, 306S,
308S, 330S, 355S
Women's Studies 275S
Non Western:
Anthropology 220S, 251S, 326S, 329S, 341S
Asian Studies 202S, 212S, 213S, 214S
Communication Studies 451S
Economics 310S
Geography 202S, 213S, 214S, 277S, 366S
History 214S
Liberal Studies 212S, 213S, 214S
Native American Studies 341S
Political Science 463S
Sociology 212S, 370S
5. Perspective 5 Ethical and Human Values: Students are required
to take between 2 and 6 credits in Perspective 5.
Upon completion of a core course in ethical and human values, students
should:
1) understand central
ethical norms of society; understand the foundational moral reasoning
and historical origins of these norms; be conversant with the treatment
of moral issues according to these norms.
2) understand some of the limits of these norms and be familiar
with some alternatives to them.
3) be able to defend held ethical commitments with the ability to
identify and articulate the underlying ethical positions that inform
them.
Upon completion of a specialized
course in ethical and human values, students should:
1) be able to identify
and interpret the codes, conventions, or particular value base of
the profession or discipline under consideration;
2) be able to analyze those codes and conventions or value bases
so to understand them within the context of the group and within
larger society; and
3) have considered agency requirements for practitioners or stewards
within the field;
Or
4) have explored, for at least one-half of the course time, the
ethical dimensions of particular issues of a particular subject
matter. Subject matter might include topics such as artistic expression,
environment, forgiveness, non-violence, public policies, and terrorism,
as well as issues that arise within professional contexts.
Core:
Communication Studies 450E
Curriculum and Instruction 352E
Foreign Languages and Literatures 365E
Forestry 489E
History 335E
Liberal Studies 325E
Philosophy 200E, 201E, 300E
Political Science 150E, 350E
Specialized:
African-American Studies 368E
Anthropology 480E
Communications 210E
Computer Science 415E
Computer Technology 122E
Curriculum and Instruction 407E
Environmental Studies 427E
Health and Physical Education 475E
Health Science 440E
History 326E, 334E, 460E
Liberal Studies 350E
Military Science 402E
Pharmacy 514E
Philosophy 323E, 325E, 421E, 422E, 427E, 429E, 441E, 443E
Political Science 130E, 353E, 433E
Social Work 410E
Surgical Technology 204E
Specialized Non Western:
Native American Studies 301E, 303E
Religious Studies 301E
6. Perspective 6 Natural Sciences: These courses present scientific
conclusions about the structure and function of the natural world;
demonstrate or exemplify scientific questioning and validation of
findings.
Courses which include laboratory experience:
Astronomy 134N, 135N
Biology 100N, 102N, 104N, 107N, 120N, 212N, 213N
Chemistry 101N, 154N, 161N, 162N
Forestry 210N, 241N
Geology 101N
Microbiology 107N
Physics 121N, 122N, 221N, 222N
Science 119N
Science 225N, 226N
Courses which do not include laboratory experience:
Anthropology 260N, 261N, 265N, 267N, 460N
Astronomy 131N, 132N
Biology 101N, 103N, 105N, 106N, 121N, 201N, 265N
Chemistry 151N, 152N
Environmental Studies 101N
Forestry 240N, 271N
Geography 102N, 112N, 330N, 446N
Geology 100N, 102N, 103N, 105N, 106N, 109N
Health and Human Performance 236N
Microbiology 105N, 106N
Pharmacy 110N
Physics 141N
Psychology 270N
Science 115N
General Education for Transfer Students
Students transferring credits from other institutions must meet all
requirements by transfer, by examination, or by completing courses
at The University of Montana-Missoula. According to Board of Regents
policy, students who can demonstrate that they have completed an approved
lower-division general education requirement at an approved Montana
institution of higher education will be deemed to have completed general
education requirements except for the upper-division writing proficiency
assessment and the upper-division writing requirements in their majors.
Students who have completed a bachelor degree at the University or
elsewhere will be presumed to have completed the General Education
Requirement.
Admissions & New Student Services will evaluate all transfer credits
for General Education credit. Students who wish to appeal that evaluation
may petition the Academic Appeals Subcommittee of the Academic Standards
and Curriculum Review Committee, but such petitions must be initiated
during the first semester of the student's attendance following that
evaluation.
Grade Average Requirement
A minimum grade average of 2.00 (C) in all work attempted at The University
of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation.
Graduation with Honors or High Honors
Students will be awarded their certificates, associate of applied
science, and bachelor degrees with honors if they receive the recommendation
of their major department or school and the faculty of The University
of Montana-Missoula. At the time of graduation they must have a 3.40
or higher grade average in the following four areas:
1) All work attempted
at The University of Montana-Missoula.
2) The combination of all work attempted at The University
of Montana-Missoula and all other work, including failing grades,
transferred to this University.
3) All work attempted in the major field at The University
of Montana-Missoula.
4) The combination of all work attempted in the major field
at The University of Montana-Missoula and all other work in the
major field, including failing grades, transferred to this University.
Students will be awarded
their certificates, associate of applied science, and bachelor degrees
with high honors if they have the recommendations mentioned above
and, at the time of graduation, have a 3.70 or higher grade average
in the four areas listed.
In the School of Law, the grade average for honors is computed on
law credits only.
Major Requirements
Declaring a Major and Changing a Major
Students indicate on the application for admission the major or majors
in which they are interested. Students undecided as to a field of
interest may elect a General Studies major while making program and
career decisions. Students must declare a major in a degree granting
program prior to obtaining upper division status (60 credits).
Students must complete a major in order to earn
a degree or certificate.
Students may change their majors or minors by obtaining the proper
approval on a change of major or minor form available from the Registration
Counter in Griz Central in the Lommasson Center. Because of enrollment
limitations, students must request a change to a program in the College
of Technology by completing an application for admission and submitting
it to the College. Students whose initial admission was to the College
of Technology may change to a major outside the College by submitting
an application for admission to Admissions & New Student Services
in the Lommasson Center.
Credits Required for a Major
Students in a bachelor degree program must complete a minimum of 30
credits in their major. Most majors require more.
Students may elect to earn a single degree with more than one major.
Students may complete a double major (two majors) or any number of
majors. All requirements for the majors must be completed even though
students will receive a single degree such as a Bachelor of Arts with
majors in Psychology and Sociology. It is only necessary to complete
the total credit requirement for a single bachelor degree.
Courses completed to satisfy the requirements of a major also may
be applied toward the General Education Requirement if they appear
on the list of approved courses at the time they are taken.
Students in programs in the College of Technology complete requirements
as listed in the College section of this catalog. See
index.
Credit Limitations in a Major
A maximum of 60 credits in the student's major may be counted toward
the baccalaureate degree, except some options in Health and Human
Performance and Education, majors in Computer Science, and majors
in the Schools of Business Administration, Fine Arts, Forestry, Journalism,
Law, and Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences are allowed more. Students
with combined majors, as opposed to two majors, are allowed to apply
75 credits in the major.
Grade Average Requirement
A minimum grade average of 2.00 (C) in all work attempted in the major
at The University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation.
Options
Groups of courses have been identified which lead to a specialization
within one major or between two or more majors. These specializations
are called options. The names of approved options will be recorded
on the permanent records of those students who have satisfactorily
completed the requirements as given in the catalog governing their
graduation. A student desiring a particular option must satisfy the
requirements of the major offering it. If one option is offered within
two or more majors, the student must satisfy the requirements of only
one.
Only courses listed within the supporting major count toward the 60
credit limitation in the major. Courses in other fields do not count
toward the maximum of 60 credits in the major even though they may
be required or elected for the options.
If one major has two or more options, a student may satisfy the requirements
for more than one option so long as the maximum credit limitations
are observed.
Minor Requirements
Baccalaureate students may elect to complete one or more minors in
fields outside their majors. Minors may be in fields unrelated to
students' majors or they may be complementary or supportive of majors.
A student may not take a minor in the same field of study as his or
her major.
A student will not be required to satisfy the requirements of a minor
in order to graduate unless that minor is required by the student's
major department or school.
Courses completed to satisfy the requirements of a minor also may
be applied toward the General Education Requirement if they appear
on the list of approved courses at the time they are taken.
Credits Required for a Minor
To complete a minor, students must earn at least 15 credits in an
approved minor listed in this catalog and complete a baccalaureate
degree.
Students possessing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
or university may earn a minor if they have been accepted by the University
as an undergraduate degree student. In addition to meeting minor requirements,
students must earn from The University of Montana-Missoula a minimum
of 9 credits in the minor field and 15 credits overall.
Grade Average Requirement
A minimum grade average of 2.00 (C) in all work attempted in the minor
at The University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation with
the minor.
Teaching Minors
Teaching minors are separate entities from degree minors as described
in this section. Teaching minors are identified and requirements listed
in the School of Education section of this catalog.