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 Enrollment Services-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. Change of grading option to audit is not allowed
after the 15th instructional day.
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, or credit. 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, or credit. 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 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.
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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, F--failure. Other symbols used are:
IBIncomplete; 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.
A P is given for work considered to be passing (A, B, or C) and
therefore deserving credit, and an NP for work not passed (D and
F). 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.
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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, N, NCR, NF, NP 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.
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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 the College of Technology section to see the courses that
count toward the associate of arts and baccalaureate degrees.
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.
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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:
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Technical courses (B.A.S. candidates may
present more)
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(course number suffix of T, up to 10 credits may
be requested by petition)
Career Skills |
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(DRAM 385, HHP 100 179, MS 203 and 315)
Coaching courses (HHP 310 317) |
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Performance music (Mus 100A, 115A, 116A, 117A,
215, 216, 218) |
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(Music majors and minors may present more)
Ensemble music (Mus 107A 110,A 113A 114A
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Credits attempted in these areas which are beyond the maximum
applicable will remain on the students' permanent records but
cannot be used toward graduation.
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.
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General
Education Requirements
To receive a baccalaureate degree all students must complete
successfully, 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.)
Competency Requirements:
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. Specifically, a
graduate's writing will:
-Communicate a unified message supported by evidence, examples
or arguments;
-Develop ideas thoroughly and logically with clear connections
among them;
-Have a purposeful organizational plan that befits the message;
-Respond appropriately and effectively to new or given information;
-Use language that is clear and precise;
- Possess a voice that is consistent and appropriate to the
audience and purpose;
-Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
To ensure that all graduates have acquired the writing skills
outlined above, students should satisfy the following requirements
in this order:
1. English (ENEX 101 or its equivalent);
2. One approved writing course;
3. The Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA), to be taken between
45-90 credits;
4. The upper-division writing requirement in the major.
ENEX 101. All students must complete successfully English
(ENEX) 101 unless exempted.
Students may be exempted from ENEX 101 by transferring credit
verified as an equivalent of ENEX 101 or by score on The University
of Montana-Missoula placement exam. Except for those who transfer
an equivalent course, students must take the placement exam. On
the basis of this exam, students will be placed in either ENEX
100 or ENEX 101; or will be exempted from ENEX 101.
One Writing Course. All students, unless exempted, must pass an
approved writing course (chosen from the following list of approved
courses) before attempting the WPA. Students are exempted
from this requirement by transferring more than 27 semester credits
at the time of their initial registration at the University.
The following courses are designated as Writing courses for 2003
2004. 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 semester a student registers for it.
African American Studies 478
Anthropology 340H, 359, 450
Art 203, 303H, 367H, 368H, 384H, 389H, 403L, 484H, 485H, 486H,
487H
Asian Studies 210H, 313L, 314L, 340H, 432
Biology 405, 418, 419
Business Administration 445, 446, 448
Chemistry 334
Chinese 313L, 314L, 432
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, 331, 335, 336, 337, 338L, 351, 352, 353, 355, 371, 372,
373
Environmental Studies 302, 327E, 367, 440, 427E
Foreign Languages and Literatures 210H, 310L, 311L, 312L, 313L,
314L, 330H, 331H, 365E, 431L, 432
Forestry 220, 340, 342, 422, 489E
French 301, 311L, 312L, 408
German 301, 302, 303H, 304H, 311L, 312L
Geography 305S, 461
Geology 499
Health and Human Performance 410, 450
Health Sciences 440E
History 107H, 108H, 300, 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, 313L, 314L, 321H, 322H, 323,
325E, 350E, 351L, 355L, 356, 432
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 327E, 427E, 443E, 453, 455, 461, 463
Political Science 300
Psychology 320, 400
Radio-Television 494
Recreation Management 451, 482
Religious Studies 252L, 260H, 276
Russian 301
Social Work 310
Spanish 301, 311L, 312L, 408
Wildlife Biology 245, 470
Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA). All
students (including transfer students) who have completed ENEX
101 (or its equivalent or have been exempted), a writing course
(or its equivalent or have been exempted), and have completed
at least 45 semester credits must take the WPA. Students
must pass the WPA in order to graduate. The Assessment
is designed to be a "gating exam" to ensure that the
student is prepared for the writing required in upper-division
major courses. Students are advised to satisfy the writing proficiency
assessment prior to completing the upper-division writing requirement
in their major.
Students should note the following:
-Students must take the assessment after 45 but no later than
90 credits.
-Transfer students may take the assessment concurrently with
either their writing course or the writing requirement(s) in
their major.
The WPA consists of a two-hour proctored examination written
in response to a text released two weeks prior to the examination
date. The assessment is offered seven times annually. For more
information on the assessment and copies of the text students
should see www.umt.edu/provost/writingassessment.
Upper-Division Writing Requirement. All students must
meet the approved upper-division writing requirements specified
in their majors. The writing courses offered in each
major varyBsome students may be required to take only one upper-division
writing class offered by their major department; students in a
different major may be required to take a group of courses that
provide an integrated series of writing expectations; students
in yet another major may be required to write a senior thesis.
Students must check the writing requirements in the respective
majors.
Students should refer to the preceding list of approved writing
courses and the appropriate Class Schedule to determine which
courses are designated as upper-division writing courses for 2003-2004.
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 Class Schedule for the year a student registers
for it.
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:
1. 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.
2. 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 50 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.
Foreign
Language/ Symbolic Systems:
Upon completion of the Foreign Language Competency a student
will have knowledge of a language other than English sufficient
to read and write elementary texts and, when the language is modern,
to understand basic speech and to carry on simple conversations.
Upon completion of the Symbolic Systems Competency a student will
have sufficient knowledge of a symbolic system to be able to perform
elementary operations in the system, including correct notation.
All students must complete successfully one of the following requirements.
1.Foreign Language: students must complete
successfully the second semester of a foreign language at The
University of Montana-Missoula (Arabic, 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
2. 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, 203, 204, 205,
355 (201 may be taken twice if it deals with two different languages)
or Computer Technology 121.
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
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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.
Upon completion of a non-western course, a student will be able
to discuss some aspect of the creative works, values, ways of
life and/or history of a non-western culture.
At least one course completed from Perspective 6 must include
a laboratory experience.
The following courses have been approved for 2003-2004. 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.
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.
Upon completion of this perspective, through the creation of original
works of art or artistic performances, students will be able to:
1. apply the techniques and processes of
the medium.
2. incorporate the structures and forms of
the artistic language to convey meaning.
3. reflect upon and critically assess the merits
of their work and the work of others.
4. perceive and articulate the relevance of
artistic expression in the human experience.
Note that many of these courses are repeatable.
Art 123A, 125A, 129A, 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
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.
Upon completion of this perspective, a student will be able to:
1. analyze literary and artistic works with
respect to internal structure, merit, and significance within
a literary or artistic tradition.
2. understand intellectual substance of a work
by identifying the author's historical, philosophical, psychological,
political, and/or social concepts and concerns.
3. critically assess the intellectual traditions
reflected in a particular work.
Art 100L, 150L, 151L, 381L, 403L
Communication Studies 250L
Drama 101L, 166L 220L, 221L
English 110L, 120L, 121L, 222L, 223L, 224L, 225L, 227L, 338L,
350L, 375L
Foreign Languages and Literatures 160L, 222L, 252L, 305L, 306L,
310L, 361L
French 311L, 312L
German 311L, 312L, 313L, 361L
Liberal Studies 151L, 152L, 160L, 180L, 227L, 252L, 282L, 305L,
306L, 341L, 351L, 355L, 375L
Media Arts 101L
Music 132L, 133L, 134L, 135L, 166L
Philosophy 340L
Religious Studies 252L
Russian 305L, 306L
Spanish 311L, 312L, 450L
Women's Studies 375L
Non-Western:
AS 313L, 314L
Chinese 313L, 314L
Dance 435L
Fine Arts 365L
Foreign Languages and Literatures 311L, 312L, 313L, 314L, 380L,
431L
Japanese 311L, 312L, 431L
Liberal Studies 301L, 311L, 313L, 314L, 386L
Native American Studies 202L, 410L
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.
Upon completion of this perspective, a student will be able to:
1. evaluate documents within a historical
and/or cultural framework.
2. synthesize ideas and information with regard
to historical causes, the course of events, and their consequences.
3. analyze human behavior, ideas and institutions
for historical and cultural meaning and significance.
African American Studies 278H, 378H, 379H
Anthropology 100H, 324H
Art 303H, 380H, 384H, 389H, 480H, 486H
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, 286H,
287H, 301H, 302H, 303H, 311H, 312H, 319H, 330H, 331H, 332H, 338H,
339H, 340H, 361H, 363H, 370H, 371H, 376H, 377H, 378H, 379H
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
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, 484H, 485H, 487H
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
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.
Upon completion of this perspective, a student will be able to:
1. describe the nature, structure and historical
development of human organizations and/or relationships.
2. comprehend the role of theory in explaining
social phenomena.
3. generate and/or interpret social science
data.
4. assess and evaluate the significance of
social phenomena.
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
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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 327E, 427E
Health and Physical Education 475E
Health Science 440E
History 226E, 334E, 460E
Liberal Studies 350E
Military Science 402E
Pharmacy 514E
Philosophy 323E, 325E, 327E, 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
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.
Upon completion of this perspective, a student will be able to:
1. use both creative and critical scientific questioning, and
validation of scientific findings.
2. use the methodology and activities scientists use to gather,
validate and interpret data related to natural processes.
3. detect patterns, draw conclusions, develop conjectures and
hypotheses, and test them by appropriate means and experiments.
4. identify laws and rules related to natural processes by quantitative
measurement, scientific observation, and logical/critical reasoning.
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, 150N
Wildlife Biology 105N
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.
Transfer students who believe they have completed an approved
lower-division general education requirement at another Montana
school should request that the registrar of the other school send
a letter to the University Registrar's Office certifying that
the requirement has been met.
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.
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Major
and Minor Requirements
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 Enrollment Services-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.
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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.