Business Technology Department

Course Descriptions

Accounting

• ACTG 100 - Essentials of Accounting

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic double-entry accounting. Emphasis on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing procedures, cash control and completing the accounting cycle.

• ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures I

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring.  Basic double-entry accounting.  Emphasis on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing procedures, accounting systems, and cash control.

• ACTG 102 - Accounting Procedures II

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., ACTG 101 with competency test score of 75% or better.  Expansion of ACTG 101 including receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and expanded liabilities.  Includes partnerships, corporations, long-term liabilities, investments in debt and equity securities, and the statement of cash flow.

• ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACTG 101 with competency test score of 75% or greater. Comprehensive payroll course including computation/preparation of paychecks, completing deposits and payroll tax returns, informational returns and issues relating to identification and compensation of independent contractors. Includes state and federal payroll law. Introduction to Montana's Department of Labor and Industry, Unemployment Insurance Division, an State Compensation Insurance Fund.

• ACTG 192 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 9. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACTG 180 with a "C" grade or better. This class is a comprehensive overview of individual income taxation.  It includes an introduction to taxation terminology, taxation principles and an overview of retirement plans/tax ramifications for small businesses/individuals.  Individual taxation is taught through preparation of a series of tax returns. Course emphasis is on individuals and sole proprietorships.  

• ACTG 215 - Fnd of Govt & Not Profit Acct

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ACTG 101-102 or consent of instr. Principles of accounting for governmental units, health care organizations, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations.

• ACTG 250 - Accounting Capstone

  Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., ACTG 202, 211, or equivalent. and consent of instr. Capstone class integrates accounting software, income tax preparation, financial statement preparation, ratio analysis, financial report writing: includes presentation and critical thinking skill development as well.

• ACTG 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

Allied Health Medical Assist

• AHMA 191 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• AHMA 201 - Med Asst Clinical Prcdrs I

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., MAT 005, SCN 201N-202N. Skill development necessary to assist health care practitioners in all aspects of patient care in the medical office clinical setting. Includes achieving competency in prepping patients for a physical examination, charting, medication administration, basic medical laboratory skills.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• AHMA 260 - Med Assist Lab 1

  Credits: 2. Co-req., AHMA 201. This course introduces the student to basic skills of medical assisting. Included in this course are standard procedures, aseptic and sterilization procedures, vital signs, assisting with general exams, urinalysis, and drug administration.

• AHMA 262 - Med Assist Laboratory Procedures 2

  Credits: 2. Prereq., AHMA 201 and 260. Corereq., AHMA 203. This course builds on skills learned in AHMA260 and moves into areas of greater specialization. Included in this course are CLIA-waived and hematological testing, ECG, venipuncture, assisting with surgical procedures, wound care, and specialty exams.

• AHMA 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• AHMA 298 - Medical Assisting Externship

  Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor. Placement in a medical office for a guided experience providing the student with a practical application of learned medical office administrative skills. Direct supervision will be the responsibility of a designated person at the site. The students will spend six hours per week to total 90 hours in assigned clinical rotations.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

Allied Health Medical Support

• AHMS 175 - Medical Law & Ethics

  Credits: 2. This course will introduce students to the common laws, regulations, and agencies affecting ambulatory medical facilities. Current issues of ethics and bioethics will also be discussed. This is a blended class.

Administrative Management

• AMGT 145 - Records Management

  Credits: 2. Offered every term. Introduction to alphabetic filing techniques and electronic database records management. Current technical developments utilizing automated records systems, biometric access control devices, electronic file organization, ergonomics, the Internet, image technology, and integrated security systems.

• AMGT 192 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• AMGT 198 - Internship

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

• AMGT 240 - Admin Support for the Office

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CAPP 134. Overview of the procedures and scope of the administrative assistant’s role in today’s automated office, including traditional and electronic communications, operation of multi-media equipment, and managing office technology.

• AMGT 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• AMGT 298 - Adm Mgmt Internship

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of “C” in program courses, and approval of program director. On the job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the administrative field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend weekly scheduled one-hour seminars. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

Business: General

• BGEN 160S - Issues in Sustainability

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Same as CCN 160S. This literature-intensive course is intended to expose the student to a variety of essays addressing the balance of economic development with the principles of sustainability and social equity.  The student is offered an introduction to sustainability concepts, natural systems/cycles and environmental economics.  Natural capitalism and triple bottom line maximization is explored, along with the role of corporations and small businesses in sustainable development.  A survey of issues surrounding corporate social responsibility and sustainability-driven innovation will be conducted.

• BGEN 235 - Business Law

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. This course provides an overview of law as it applies to business transactions. Topics include the nature and source of law; courts and procedure; contracts, sales, and employment; commercial paper; bailment's; property; business organizations; insurance; wills and estate planning; consumer and creditor protection; torts; criminal law; and agency law. Credit not allowed for both BGEN 235 and BADM 257.

Business: Management

• BMGT 212 - Critical Analysis for Business

  Credits: 3. This is an analysis, critical thinking, and writing course for students in the Business Technology fields. Students will also be introduced to traditional Western philosophy through study and discussion of Socrates, Plato and, Aristotle. To that end, students will analyze theories of knowledge and morality in relationship to current events within American Democracy and Law. Students will practice identifying elements of arguments, analyzing elements of arguments for logic, and developing coherent and comprehensive responses to arguments. This course will emphasize practical application rather than purely academic exercise.

• BMGT 216 - Psych of Mgmt & Supervision

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Management theory, research, and the practice of management. Topics covered include leadership styles and techniques, effective communication approaches, time management, decision making, delegation, and the basic functions of supervisory skills.

• BMGT 242 - Front Line Supervision

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Introduces basic employee development with emphasis on the responsibilities of a newly-appointed supervisor.  Emphasizes organizational structure, motivation, delegation of authority, the hiring process, employee development, employee performance, evaluations, and dealing with employee conflict.

• BMGT 245 - Customer Service Management

  Credits: 4. Offered spring. Designed to prepare employees and managers to meet customers’ expectations. Review of customer service philosophy and techniques. Services marketing, quality issues, service design and delivery, customer interaction systems, complaint handling and service recovery, customer relationships, loyalty management, and operations are addressed.

• BMGT 299 - Capstone:Entrepreneurship

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CAPP 120. An overview of the skill areas and business principles needed to start and operate a small business. Includes developing a business plan, identifying sources of capital formation, managing growth, and marketing issues related to new ventures.

Business: Marketing

• BMKT 109 - Visual Merchandising & Display

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Introduction to various techniques used by retailers in the merchandising and displaying of goods. Analysis of different approaches and methods for effectiveness in actual retail settings. Includes display principles of balance, color, and focal point statements.

• BMKT 112 - Applied Sales

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Course provides students with basic sales skills through the use of experiential training, role-playing and evaluating presentations.  Includes the steps in prospecting, opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale.  Students will gain experience through role-playing activities, observations, and written presentations.

• BMKT 112T - Applied Sales

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Course provides students with basic sales skills through the use of experiential training, role-playing and evaluating presentations. Includes the steps in prospecting, opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale. Students will gain experience through role-playing activities, observations, and written presentations.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• BMKT 114 - Psychology of Selling

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Development of selling techniques which are used by many of the world's best companies and explanation of why they work. Includes the psychological reasons that prevent a prospect from purchasing a product or service and the techniques to motivate a prospect to buy.

• BMKT 225 - Marketing

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. An overview of marketing activities including the consumer buying decision process, distribution channels, the planning process, and new marketing trends. Students learn how to introduce a new product into the market place, target markets, and promote products through advertising and package design.

• BMKT 225T - Marketing

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. An overview of marketing activities including the consumer buying decision process, distribution channels, the planning process, and new marketing trends. Students learn how to introduce a new product into the marketplace, target markets, and promote products through advertising and package design.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• BMKT 240 - Advertising

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Exposure to the history and fundamentals of advertising; in-depth exploration of advertising media, budget plans, ad campaign designs, and in-house promotion designs; and the production of actual radio, television, and print advertising.

• BMKT 265 - Social Media Strat & Mgmt

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CAPP 120 or CSCI 105. Students will analyze and select appropriate communication channels and technologies according to relevant publics, evaluate suitability of media content and use best communication practices to promote a positive organizational image, and apply business relationship marketing techniques to enhance social communities. Students will monitor issues and analyze trends across various social media platforms and manage media through professional, accessible, and ethical practices expected in our global society.

Business

• BUS 195T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• BUS 198T - Business Technology Internship

  Credits: 3. Prereq. Consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements in supervised business-related environments. The experience increases students’ business skills, and occupational awareness and professionalism. Variable internship credit will be determined by Department Faculty Supervisor. BUS 198T credits and work experience do not apply toward or substitute for Business Technology Department x298 internship credits and work experience.

• BUS 210 - Critical Analysis for Business

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., WRIT 101 or equivalent, or instructor approval.  This is an analysis, critical thinking, and writing course.  Students will be introduced to traditional Western philosophy through study and discussion of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.  Students analyze theories of knowledge and morality in relationship to current events within American Democracy and Law.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Intermediate

• BUS 238T - Financial Planning

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course deals with personal financial planning and investments.  The course will focus on a variety of personal finance topics including, the time value of money, liquid asset management, federal income and estate taxes, credit cards, consumer loans, automobile purchases, and insurance.  The course then looks at long-term investing.  Special topics covered include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and tax-deferred retirement plans.  There are two overall goals of the course.  The first goal is to provide students with knowledge that will help you avoid commonly occurring errors in the management of personal finances.  The second goal is to introduce you to some of the key concepts underlying the discipline of finance. 

• BUS 291T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• BUS 295T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• BUS 296T - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

Computer Applications

• CAPP 091 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.  Credit does not count toward an Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, or Baccalaureate degree.

• CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software, including wire/wireless communications and multimedia devices. Students utilize word processing, spread sheet, database, and presentation applications to create projects common to business and industry in a networked computing environment. Internet research, email usage, and keyboarding proficiency are integrated.

• CAPP 154 - MS Word

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., CAPP 120 or basic computer experience and consent of instr. Preparation of business forms, correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports using up-to-date software.  Business related application projects, graphics, and printer operation are included.

• CAPP 156 - MS Excel

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120; and M 090 or M 095. Emphasis on the use of workbooks and sheets to solve business problems. Includes projects relating to data and graphs/charts.

• CAPP 254 - Advanced MS Word

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., CAPP 154.  Analysis of the concepts of advanced work processing document production underlying mastery of the software.  Business-related application projects utilizing critical thinking included.  Speed and timing component to increase skills essential for employment.

• CAPP 292 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

Communication

• COMX 250 - Intro to Public Relations

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the origin, scope, and nature of public relations activities. Investigation of policies, strategies, and procedures available to an organization in establishing and controlling its communications. Course will explore the impact of public relations and media through case studies and writing exercises.

Culinary Arts

• CULA 101 - Introduction to Food Service

  Credits: 5. Offered every term. Introduction to fundamentals in food handling practice, history, cooking methods, tool and equipment skills, safety and sanitation, recipe and menu development.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 105 - Food Service Sanitation

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn and summer. Introduction to fundamentals in safe and sanitary food handling practices. Emphasis on development of a well-designed food safety program centered on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 156 - Dining Room Procedures

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a "C" or better. Introduction to foundations of dining room service: such as American, French, English and Russian style services.  With buffet and tableside presentation along with beverage service and protocol for customer service, sanitation and menu design. Techniques include espresso service, fine dining service and tableside presentation. Personal hygiene, applied math, basic culinary terminology, beverage management, and tableside cooking methods are practiced.

• CULA 157 - Pantry & Garde Manger

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a "C" or better. Identification of fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits reviewed. General and specific knife skills and garnish techniques practiced. Standards of quality, preparation, and presentation discussed and practiced. Practice preparation of entrée salads, cold sauces, appetizers, finger sandwiches, pâtés, gelatins, mousses, ice carvings, as well as banquet and buffet presentation.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 158 - Short Order Cookery

  Credits: 4. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a “C” or better. Hands-on experience in all facets of short order cookery. Emphasis on coordination, speed, presentation, and basic food preparation as well as cooking methods.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 160 - Soups, Stocks, & Sauces

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a “C” or better. Hands-on preparation of basic soups, stocks, sauces, glazes, thickening agents, and garnishes.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 161 - Meats & Vegetables

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a “C” or better. Hands-on experience with the fundamental cooking methods for meats, vegetables, grains, legumes, and pastas.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 165 - Baking & Pastry

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101, CULA 105, M 095 with a “C” or better or consent of instr. Introduction to various ingredients and how they affect the finished product. Covers six basic functions of ingredients and the techniques of scaling, pan preparation, sifting, chocolate, and pastry bag work.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 191 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 192 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 210 - Nutritional Cooking

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 or consent of instr. Principles of healthy and nutritious culinary procedures. Adjustment of classic methods to suit preparations designed to extend variety on “lighter” menus.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 270 - Purchasing and Cost Controls

  Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105, M 095; or consent of instr. Principles of purchasing foods and materials based on needs, specifications, availability, and seasonality. Costs of doing business including products, labor, facilities, and preparing financial statements.

• CULA 275 - Patisserie

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., CULA 165, M 095 or consent of instr. Advanced principles and techniques in preparing custard sauces, pastry cream, puddings, custards, mousses, Bavarians, soufflés, ices, crepes, fruits, and dessert sauces. Emphasis on presentation of plated desserts.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• CULA 298 - Food Service Internship

  Credits: 4. Offered spring & fall. Prereq., Students must be enrolled in final semester of program and maintain a minimum "C" in all CULA (CUL & FSM) courses, or recommendation of Culinary Program Director. On-the-job training in position delegated by the Culinary Arts Internship Director. This experience increases students’ skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of 300 hours at approved event sites and attend scheduled on campus meetings.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• CULA 299 - Culinary Arts Capstone

  Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., CULA 270, coreq., CRT 205T. Students must be enrolled in final semester of program and maintain a minimum “C” in all CULA courses, or recommendation of Culinary Program Director. Coordinates with computer applications course to create virtual food establishments.  Includes capstone experience integrating menu planning and design, facilities, publicity, labor, purchasing, and kitchen preparation culminating in a formal, multi-course dinner.

Human Resources

• HMR 295T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

Hospitality, Tourism, & Rec.

• HTR 107 - Intro Hospitality Management

  Credits: 3. This course introduces students with an overview of the businesses in the hospitality industry, including hotel/lodging, restaurant, and travel/tourism. The course provides the history, present factors, and future trends that will affect the hospitality industry, as well as introductory practices in marketing, operations, economics, technology, and customer service.

• HTR 201 - Hotel Mngmt/Ops

  Credits: 3. This course introduces students to the different management responsibilities within hotel and lodging operations. Students receive instruction on the responsibilities and requirements of management in the areas of front desk management, security/maintenance, housekeeping, administration, and food/beverage.

• HTR 298 - Internship

  Credits: 4. This course provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the hospitality industry. Students will secure a position in one of the areas of the hospitality industry and work at least 180 hours. Students will also gain knowledge in how to properly and effectively prepare a resume, cover letter, and for a job interview. The internship will culminate in a portfolio of their accomplishments as well as a paper detailing the knowledge gained from the experience in reference to their job outcomes and goals.

Legal Studies

• LEG 183 - Contracts

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Sources of law affecting the formation, enforceability, and interpretation of contracts. Includes the necessary elements of a contract, the basic doctrines of contract law, and practical approaches to drafting a contract.

• LEG 184 - Legal Ethics

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Introduction to ethics for the paralegal, including confidentiality, paralegal-attorney relationship, fee arrangements, Code of Professional Conduct, attorney-client privilege, fiduciary responsibilities, and public service.

• LEG 185 - Introduction Paralegal Studies

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Consent of instr. Students will develop an ability to analyze basic legal principles in real property law and practical experience increasing, organizing, and completing real estate transactions. Students in the course will develop fundamental skills; real estate, landlord-tenant, and land use law.  Further, students will continue development of drafting skills, legal research, and case analysis.

• LEG 186 - Introduction to Legal Research

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into program or consent of instr. Introduction to legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite law library resources.

• LEG 187 - Leg Res & Wrtg I

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 186. Advanced legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite legal resources. Electronic research methods are presented. Application of legal research to writing is introduced.

• LEG 188 - Prin of Real Estate

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Consent of instr. Students will develop an ability to analyze basic legal principles in real property law and practical experience increasing, organizing, and completing real estate transactions. Students in the course will develop fundamental skills; real estate, landlord-tenant, and land use law. Further, students will continue development of drafting skills, legal research, and case analysis.

• LEG 189 - Criminal Procedures

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Consent of instr. Criminal prosecution and defense representation with an overview of criminal law principles. Training in criminal procedure involving felonies and misdemeanors in federal, Montana, and municipal courts.

• LEG 192 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• LEG 196 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• LEG 270 - Civil Litigation

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 185T, LEG 187T or consent of instr. Introduction to rules governing civil litigation involving the general nature of how lawsuits arise including client interviews and data gathering, pleading and practice from the filing of suit to file preparation for trial, and core considerations of ethics and professionalism.

• LEG 272 - Computers & Law

  Credits: 3. This course provides an introduction to the growing use of computer technology in law offices. Topics will include using established and developing technologies to address issues such as metadata, online office suites, online storage, Google Apps tools, word processing, spreadsheets, database, calendar, task lists, Bates stamping, online and in-office security, case management, optical character recognition & PDF document storage, operating systems, computers, scanners, online security, sale of providers, instant messaging, email, social media, courtroom presentations, discovery, document review, websites, online advertising, collaborative document editing, client billing, client trust account management, payroll, speech recognition, networking systems, cloud computing, remote desktop programs, and scheduling programs.

• LEG 282 - Contemporary Legal Issues

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 270, or consent of instr. Capstone experience designed to investigate topical legal issues of immediate importance. Although the course has delineated structure, the nature of the course will allow both relevant concentrated focus as well as traditional disciplined examination of numerous areas of law practice and theory.  The various pedagogical modules will offer students the opportunity to explore statutory structure, analyze case law, and draft legal forms.

• LEG 283 - Trial Preparation

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 270, or consent of instr. Capstone experience designed to investigate topical legal issues of immediate importance. Although the course has delineated structure, the nature of the course will allow both relevant concentrated focus as well as traditional disciplined examination of numerous areas of law practice and theory.  The various pedagogical modules will offer students the opportunity to explore statutory structure, analyze case law, and draft legal forms.

• LEG 285 - Family Law

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185, LEG 286 or consent of instr. Study of Montana law relating to marriage, husband and wife, parent and child, termination of marriage, adoption, joint and sole custody arrangements and modifications, child support guidelines, and juvenile issues. Includes preparation of standard family law documents.

• LEG 286 - Legal Res & Writing II

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 186T/187T. Advanced legal research and writing with emphasis on drafting and composing legal memoranda; legal research skills and development of legal writing ability.

• LEG 287 - Legal Res. & Writing III

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 286. Continued development of legal research and writing skills including advanced legal theory/case law synthesis, drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, persuasive writing. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: research, analyze, synthesize, and prioritize law cases, treatises, doctrines, theory of the law, legal rules, and other information and draft appropriate correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents or memoranda relating to that information as would be anticipated in a law office.

• LEG 288 - Estate Administration

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185, LEG 286 or consent of instr. This course provides an overview of the law as it applies to wills, trusts, and other estate matters. Topics include the nature and sources of the law relating to wills, trusts, and estates, estate planning, intestate succession, family protection, probate, and estate taxes.

• LEG 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• LEG 292 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• LEG 298 - Paralegal Studies Internship

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of “C” in LEG courses, and approval of program director. On-the-job experience as a paralegal trainee under the supervision of an employer, attorney, or court official. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of 90 hours at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

Media Arts

• MART 214 - Digital Publishing & Design

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120, CSCI 105, or consent of instr. A comprehensive foundation of layout and design principles to integrate digital media essential for effective print-based and web-based business publications.

• MART 232 - Interactive Web II

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120, CSCI 105, or consent of instr. Provides a background and foundation skills required for designing and implementing Web sites for public and private organizations. Marketing and design techniques are applied using state-of-the-art software.

Technical Administrative Skill

• TASK 191 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.