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Blackfeet Community College at Browning Montana was established in 1974. Commonly abbreviated as BCC, the college provides post secondary and higher education to the Blackfeet Native Americans. BCC offers certificates and associate’s degrees. The college offers programs in areas such as business management, elementary education, computer science, environmental science and computer science. BCC has a separate department that offers vocational training courses in allied health, construction technology, gerontology, and heavy equipment operations.
Some of the clubs and organizations available to students at BCC include the Checkmate Chess Club and the Rodeo Club. The college also has an athletics department and student government. BCC publishes a campus newsletter called Magpie. BCC provides financial assistance to deserving students in the form of Native American Scholarships and private scholarship programs.
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Campus LocationHighway 2 & 89
Browning, MT 59417-0819
USA
Main Tel: (406) 338-5441
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Blackfeet Community College HighlightsWhere Blackfeet Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - A tribal college.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, transportation, medicine, family and social work, engineering technician, and conservation and resource management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 60 | 18 | | 1-2 year certificate | 28 | 7 |
StudentsBlackfeet Community College is a tribal college. The student enrollment at Blackfeet Community College was 471 in 2007 (430 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 200 |
Financial Aid: Blackfeet Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 27 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Natural Resources Management and Policy
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded) - Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded) - Consumer Services and Advocacy
- Human Services
HOSPITALITY (4 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (8 awarded) - American Indian/Native American Studies
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDICINE (9 awarded) - Gerontology
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded) - Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (13 awarded) - Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
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