R. Paul Williamson, Dean
Lynn Stocking, Associate Dean
Jim Wenderoth, Associate Dean
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 between 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 branch of the Mansfield Library, a 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.
Students may attend courses at all three campus sites and may attend
courses scheduled at a variety of times between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m.
Associate of Applied Science and Certificate Programs
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 degree
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.
Associate of Arts Degree Program
The Associate of Arts degree program provides an opportunity for students
to complete either a general education curriculum without a particular
field of study or a medically orientated curriculum. 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.
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Program
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.
Academic Support Center
The Academic Support Center (ASC) offers a wide range of services
including study skills training, tutoring, academic and career advising,
reading skills training, and resource information designed to increase
the success rate of students enrolled in the College of Technology.
For additional details regarding the Academic Support Center call
(406) 243-7826.