The University of Montana - Western
The unique mission of The University of Montana - Western emphasizes
experiential learning that combines theory and practice through
projects and field experiences. Western embraces as its mission
the privilege and obligations to capitalize on its beautiful but
isolated landscape in southwest Montana. This mission infuses
the University's curriculum: in its century-long tradition for
excellence in professional programs in teacher education, business
and technology; in its emerging strength in the interdisciplinary
arts and sciences; and in its two year associate degree programs
responding to regional needs.
Western offers the Bachelor of Science degree in elementary or
secondary education with options in traditional subject areas.
A new B.S. in Business with options in Business Administration,
computer technology, and tourism will be available beginning Fall
semester 2002. In addition, Western offers Bachelor of Arts (BA)
and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. BA students have
options in the Arts; Visual Arts; Environmental Sciences; Literature
and Writing; Professional Health and Social Science. BAS students
may use an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree as a base
for the BAS degree with most of the credits from the two-year
degree transferring into the BAS. Western grants Associate of
Arts and Associate of Sciences degrees for those who want to obtain
their general education before transferring to another campus,
and also offers a variety of Associate of Applied Science degrees
for those needing entry-level job skills.
Individualized education has been a campus hallmark for over 100
years. An average of 1200 students enroll at Western each fall.
Class sizes are kept small (average class size is 20 students).
The faculty is nationally recognized for its excellence, creativity,
and genuine concern for maintaining the high quality academic
and personal experience that is a tradition at Western.
In addition to fulfilling academic life, UM-Western offers National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Frontier Conference sports
in football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball and golf,
and men's and women's National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
teams. A varied sports program is also available for students
seeking intramural activities. Western's geographic location makes
an ideal setting for individuals who enjoy the rugged outdoors.
Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier national parks are nearby
for those interested in viewing natural wonders and wildlife.
Although it has a small town atmosphere, Dillon offers all the
amenities of a much larger community. Ranching, mining and tourism
are the chief industries of the area. Western's picturesque 34
acre campus and friendly atmosphere blend with the community and
area. For more information about The University of Montana - Western,
call 800 962 6668 and request the admissions office.
The
University of Montana- Helena College of Technology
The Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana
offers two year programs in business, trades, technical and health
occupations designed to meet the state's business and industry
needs for technologically skilled workers. All of the curricula
are industry approved and emphasize learning in a hands on environment.
In addition, the college offers an Associate of Science degree
designed to transfer to four year institutions. The college, founded
in 1939, is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges, the Montana State Board of Nursing, the Federal
Aviation Administration, and the National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence.
Helena's students take a full compliment of courses in mathematics,
communication, computer literacy, and career development. With
the restructuring of the university system, the Helena College
of Technology also serves as a Higher Education Center, providing
graduate level study to the Helena area through distance education.
Located in Montana's beautiful capitol city, the College offers
its programs in modern classrooms, shops, and labs, both near
the Capitol building and at the Helena airport. For more information,
call 1-800-241-4882.
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Founded in Butte in 1889 as the Montana School of Mines, Montana
Tech has a century-old reputation as one of the finest science
and engineering colleges in America. Montana Tech is repeatedly
recognized year after year among the top 10% of all colleges in
America. While still focusing on its original programs in minerals
and energy engineering, Montana Tech has expanded its offerings
to include new science, engineering, computer science, technical
communication, business, and innovative health care programs all
designed to meet the needs of today's rapidly changing world.
Montana Tech provides outstanding educational programs to its
2,200 students in a truly personalized setting. Students are treated
as individuals and enjoy their close relationships with faculty.
Current Montana Tech students come from every Montana county,
34 states and 17 foreign countries. Montana Tech is a friendly
campus where students get involved in a wide array of campus events
and activities as well as abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Student satisfaction surveys consistently give the College high
marks for its quality of student life.
Upon graduation, Montana Tech graduates enjoy over a 95% average
placement rate at outstanding starting salaries. Many of the College's
alumni have attained senior leadership positions in the minerals,
energy, and natural resource industry and business. Over 35% of
Montana Tech alumni give back to the campus each and every year.
Located in the heart of the mountains of Southwest Montana, the
58-acre main campus can be seen for miles. With over $20 million
in recently completed building and renovation projects, the campus
blends its historical buildings with new, state-of-the-art laboratory
and instructional facilities. The College's two-year campus is
located seven miles south of the main campus and provides occupational
and technical program opportunities at the associate degree level.
Montana's geologic and hydrogeologic research arm, the Bureau
of Mines and Geology, is a department of the College. Montana
Tech's commitment to research has been rewarded with a 500 percent
increase in funding over the past ten years.
Inquiries to Montana Tech should be directed to 1-800-445-Tech
or admissions@mtech.edu
or see Tech's webpage at www.mtech.edu.