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The Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana

The Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana offers two-year programs in business, trades and industry, and 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. 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 500 full-time students also may take courses in mathematics, communication, computer literacy, job preparation, and human relations. The college soon will expand its offerings to include courses transferable to four-year institutions. With the restructuring of the university system, the Helena College of Technology also will serve as a higher-education center, providing graduate-level study to the Helena area through telecommunications. In Montana's beautiful capitol city, the college offers its programs in modern classrooms, shops, and labs equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, both near the Capitol building and at the Helena airport. For more information, call 800-241-4882.

Montana Tech of The University of Montana

Montana Tech is one of America's best small colleges, with a century-old tradition of excellence in scientific and technical education. Set on the southern bench of Big Butte, the 58-acre campus can be seen for miles. Shade trees encircle its buildings, and its proud history as the Montana School of Mines is blended with a modern view. A statue of Montana Copper King Marcus Daly graces the campus entrance.

Butte's 2,000 students study minerals, energy, and related areas of science, technology, economic development, and the environment. In addition, the school offers a broad range of courses in the humanities, business and social sciences. Montana's geologic and hydrogeologic research arm, the Bureau of Mines and Geology, is a department of the school. The school's commitment to research has been rewarded with a 200 percent increase in funding over the past several years. The newly-merged College of Technology provides occupation and technical program opportunities.

Students at Montana Tech enjoy a low student-faculty ratio of 15:1. They come from every Montana county, 42 states, and 15 countries. Montana Tech's graduates include two Rhodes Scholars, and enjoy a 95 percent placement rate and higher-than-average salaries in the post-graduate employment. For more information, call 800-445-TECH.

Western Montana College of The University of Montana

Western Montana College's special mission is to prepare students for both urban and rural teaching careers, while also offering a strong liberal arts education. Since 1893, it has been dedicated to personalized attention and teaching by a caring faculty, providing a relevant, innovative, and stimulating education in a private school-like setting. More than 1.100 students can choose from elementary or secondary education baccalaureate degree programs, or select a specialized area for a bachelor of liberal studies degree. There also are nine associate degrees offered in specialties such as business, information processing, tourism and recreation, early childhood education, and advertising design. A complete master's degree program also is available on the Dillon campus through The University of Montana-Missoula.

In addition to a fulfilling academic life, Western offers Frontier Conference collegiate athletics in men's and women's sports, as well as intramural programs. Western alumni are known throughout the Rockies as outstanding coaches, athletes, and trainers.

In the rural community of Dillon, students enjoy the beautiful Beaverhead Valley of southwest Montana, a center for ranching, mining, and abundant recreation. For more information, call 800-WMC-MONT.

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