The University of Montana - Missoula
2002-2003 Course Catalog
 
College of Technology


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.

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