Montana State University-Great Falls College Of Technology

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Montana State University College of Technology Great Falls, also referred to as MSU-Great Falls, is located in Great Falls, Montana, United States. It was established in 1987 and was founded under the Montana University System and the Board of Regents. In 1994, it became part of the Montana State University family and the College of Technology for MSU-Bozeman.

MSU-Great Falls serves more than 5,000 students annually through its professional and continuing education, associate degrees and certificate programs, customized training, and special courses.

Students of Montana State University College of Technology Great Falls participate in many clubs and organizations. One of the college's active organizations is Phi Theta Kappa.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High female/male ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,224 in 2009-2010 (1,353 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Information Technology
• System Administration/Administrator
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter

DESIGN (8 awarded)

• Graphic Design
• Interior Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (68 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (45 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (68 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (43 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded)

• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (5 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew