Academic Guide 2016 by Montana State University

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

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A place unlike any other

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▲ M S U, BOZ E M A N A N D TH E B R I D G E R M O U NTA I N S

Mountains & Minds Exploring is central to what we do at Montana State University. There’s something about our environment that inspires big ideas and bold adventures. Strong academics, real-world research and creative projects, and the energy of an active Rocky Mountain community define Montana State and those who live, study and play here. Our academic environment is welcoming, yet challenging. Our campus offers the resources and opportunities of a large research university, as well as a focus on service-learning that puts those resources to work for people in need. Our students balance their studies in the classroom with adventures outside of the classroom. Read on to learn more about MSU’s distinctive academic environment.

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CONTENTS 4 MSU: A Good Investment 6 Find Your Home at MSU 8 Succeed at MSU 10 List of Academic Options 12 Guide to Academic Programs 32 Health Care Professions 34 Next Steps

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A F E W W O R D S A B O U T M O N TA N A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

“Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, students can enjoy the benefits of a cool college town and endless great outdoor activities.” — Forbes “America’s Top Colleges” list

“State-of-the-art facilities and mentorship.” —Great Value Colleges “Top 50 Most Technologically Advanced Universities”

“Montana State University values the perspectives of students from all walks of life.” — American Indian Science and Engineering Society “Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans”

Accreditation: Regionally accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU); professional schools and departments approved by specialized accrediting organizations.

INTRODUCTION TO MSU

An education that pays dividends

SUCCEED

An education is an investment in your future. It can help you choose your career path, and propel you toward your goals. MSU grads get something special that helps them succeed, whatever path they choose to travel. Everything we do is in an effort to help our students advance their studies, and ultimately their careers. That’s probably why 84 percent of our seniors rated their overall college experience as good or excellent.

Career Fair

But we’re even prouder of how they do in the work place. According to respondents of MSU’s 2014 Career Destinations survey, which followed up with 2013 and 2014 graduates: ••

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Employers hiring MSU grads include Oracle, GE, Mayo Clinic and National Geographic Television & Film. About three out of four MSU grads were working full time. Ninety percent of MSU graduates in the workforce reported receiving job offers within six months of graduating.

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A place to start your career

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A responsible investment MSU is committed to getting its graduates the maximum return on their college investment. Here’s what other people are saying about MSU’s return on investment:

GRE AT S A L A RIE S Top quarter of colleges in the nation for mid-career salaries, according to Payscale.com.

TOP ROI Top 10 return on investment in the Western Region from Best Value Schools.

Top 100 FO R B ES R A N K S MSU # 89 AMONG PUBLIC C O L L EG E S AND UNIVERSITIES I N T H E N AT I O N

94% BE T T ER O U TCOME S MSU grads are far less likely than their peers to default on their college loans, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

DOL L A RS A ND SENSE Forbes ranks MSU as the top college or university in Montana for financial, career and educational outcomes.

9 0 PERCEN T OF MS U GR A DUAT E S IN T HE WORK F ORCE REP ORT ED RECEI V ING JOB OF F ERS W IT HIN SI X MON T HS OF GR A DUATING.*

O F M S U G R A D S H AV E S EC U R E D F U L L- O R PA R T-T I M E E M P LOY M E N T O R H AV E P U R S U E D A DVA N C E D D EG R E E S * *According to respondents of MSU’s 2014 Career Destinations survey. Most recent data available.

MSU: A GOOD INVESTMENT

A place to call home

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At MSU, there’s a place for everybody What do you like to do for fun? At MSU, it’s easy to find a community of like-minded people ready to take advantage of everything Bozeman has to offer. CONNECT

Like to play outside? Here, you’ll have access to a stunning outdoor environment, with two top ski areas and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails in our backyard. Plus, the outdoor rec program makes it easy to meet people while exploring our spectacular surroundings. If sports are your thing, MSU’s 13 NCAA Division I teams offer an exciting game day experience, and intramural sports teams and sports clubs ensure that, regardless of interest or ability, you won’t be stuck on the sidelines. And if you live to change the world, MSU offers lots of volunteer, service and advocacy groups so you can make a difference. Whatever you love to do, you’ll find a group of people to welcome you here at MSU.

Catapalooza

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MSU Debut From the day students arrive in August, MSU hosts tons of-nts to help them find their place and make new friends. The following events help students settle into MSU:

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Catapalooza Legend of the Bobcat Movie on the Wall Convocation

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Gold Rush (the first home football game)

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Find your home at MSU At MSU, residence halls and meal plans are arranged to help students connect on campus and live well during their time in school. Living Learning Communities allow you to live with people who share your interests and immerse yourself fully in your area of study. MSU works hard to build a residence life system that is less like an apartment building, and more like a home within a tight-knit community — a home with one of the best kitchens around. MSU’s newly renovated Miller Dining Commons has a Mongolian barbecue grill, a wood-fired pizza oven, locally sourced, vegan and gluten free options, a premium coffee shop, and more. The dining area looks more like a trendy restaurant crossed with a coffee shop than a cafeteria. With booths, low and high top tables, and a lounge area with large windows and a fireplace, it’s a dining hall unlike any other — all part of the meal plan at MSU.

Experience Yellowstone Hall MSU’s brand new freshman residence hall opened in the fall of 2016. It houses 400 freshman students, providing updated and modern amenities, designed to meet LEED Silver Standards. It has updated double, single and semi-suite style room layouts. The new building includes collaborative academic work areas, lounge space, a kitchen area, interior and exterior bike storage and a bike maintenance room.

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F I N D Y O U R H O M E AT M S U

A place to excel

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Get the help you need to succeed

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MSU supports students by giving them the resources they need to excel in academically rigorous classes, as well as connecting students with the hands-on learning experiences necessary to transition from school to the work place. With an excellent library, a dedicated career and internship placement team, a variety of tutoring options, and first-rate academic advising, MSU will give you the resources you need to go from college freshman to college graduate and beyond.

Resources for student success The Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success helps students shine in their studies and navigate the process of starting a career. The majority of MSU students participate in an internship, practicum or field experience, and the Center for Student Success connects students with the perfect placement. Plus, services like learning strategies workshops, student success advising and MSU 101 show students how to navigate their studies with ease.

MSU offers the following resources to help students overcome academic challenges: • • • • • •

Writing Center Math Learning Center Departmental help centers Smarty Cats tutoring IT Help Desk Office hours with professors

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The SmartyCats program typically provides more than

14,000 HOURS of tutoring each year

A Library for Explorers The MSU Library is one of the busiest buildings on campus, providing support such as expanded hours, an innovative learning studio, access to more than 100,000 peer reviewed journals, and a full-service coffee shop. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a place where you can get one-on-one guidance from the research center desk before renting a GoPro to capture your weekend adventures.

EMBR ACE T HE F RE SHM A N 15 By taking 15 credits per semester instead of 12, MSU students graduate earlier at no additional cost.

Get a little help from your friends

Learn by doing

MSU creates opportunities for students to combine tools from different programs to make interesting and unique projects. MSU LaunchCats club welcomes students from any program to turn their talent into a business idea. The Design Sandbox for Engaged Learning (DSEL) is an interdisciplinary learning space founded by Meta Newhouse, a graphic design instructor at MSU. DSEL hosts classes and lectures that bring students and teachers together from all across campus, from business to nutrition to graphic design.

MSU students get training for successful careers by working on incredible hands-on projects before they graduate. Undergraduate research opportunities help students learn to think logically and manage projects from start to finish. MSU students also volunteer for causes from food drives to Engineers Without Borders, putting their classroom concepts to work making their communities and our world a better place. They also get access to a variety of internships through our Office of Student Success.

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A place for learning

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Pre-Law (L & S) Pre-Medicine/Pre-Health Professions (L & S) Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Agriculture)

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Architecture (Environmental Design) 1 Art Art Ed K–12 Broadfield Teaching Art History Graphic Design Liberal Arts Studio Studio Arts Film & Photography Film Photography Music Music Education Music Technology

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University Programs

Gallatin College offers 1- and 2-year programs for career preparation and 2-year associate degrees.

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See course listing at montana.edu/online.

Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Bio-Resources Option Land Surveying Computer Engineering Computer Science Interdisciplinary Option Professional Option Construction Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Financial Engineering Industrial & Management Systems Engineering3 Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Materials Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Technology Military Aerospace Studies–Air Force ROTC Military Science–Army ROTC

Master of Professional Accountancy — one year program

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Honors College Leadership Fellows Program Undergraduate Scholars Program University Studies

Please note: MSU’s academic programs are subject to change. This listing offers an overview as of May 2016. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-888-678-2287 or email admissions@montana.edu.

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Coaching Elementary Education K–8 Early Childhood Mathematics Reading K–12 Science Education Special Education Health Enhancement K–12 (Health & PE) Secondary Education Agriculture Ed Broadfield Teaching Art Education K–12 Teaching General Science Broadfield Teaching Biology Teaching Chemistry Teaching Earth Science Teaching Economics Teaching English Teaching Family & Consumer Science Teaching French K–12 Teaching German K–12 Teaching Government Teaching Health Enhancement K–12 (Health & PE) History Teaching Mathematics Teaching Music K–12 Teaching Physics Teaching Reading K–12 Social Studies Broadfield Teaching Spanish K–12 Teaching Technology Ed Broadfield Teaching Technology Education Industrial Technology Technology Ed Broadfield Teaching

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American Studies Anthropology Asian Studies Economics Economics Teaching English English Teaching Literature Writing History History Teaching Museum Studies Science, Environment, Technology & Society Liberal Studies Environmental Studies Global/Multicultural Studies Quaternity Modern Languages & Literatures China Studies French & Francophone Studies French K–12 Teaching German Studies German K–12 Teaching Hispanic Studies Japan Studies Latin American & Latino/a Studies Spanish Spanish K–12 Teaching Native American Studies Philosophy Political Science Analysis & Policy Government Teaching International Relations Political Institutions Political Theory Pre-Law Psychology Applied Psychology Psychological Science Religious Studies Sociology Criminology General Sociology Women’s & Gender Studies

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Astrobiology (multiple departments) Biological Sciences (Ecology) Biology Teaching Conservation Biology & Ecology Fish & Wildlife Ecology & Management Organismal Biology Cell Biology & Neuroscience Biomedical Sciences Chemistry & Biochemistry Biochemistry Chemistry Professional Chemistry Teaching Earth Sciences Earth Science Teaching Geography Geology GIS/Planning Paleontology Snow Science Water Resources Genetics (multiple departments) Mathematics Applied Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Statistics Microbiology Environmental Health Environmental Microbiology Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary Physics Physics Interdisciplinary Physics Professional Physics Teaching Materials Optics Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry/ Pre-Optometry/Pre-Health Professions

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Environmental Horticulture ● ■ | Horticulture focuses on the growth and maintenance of plants for food and improvement of the environment. CAREERS: Environmental horticulture graduates are prepared for careers in nursery crop production, greenhouse businesses, cooperative extension or research. Landscape design graduates help solve landscape problems as landscape designers and contractors or pursue advanced degrees. •• Environmental Horticulture Science O •• Landscape Design O Environmental Sciences ● O | Students gain a fundamental understanding of the processes and relationships in land and natural resource systems including biological, physical and chemical processes that enable them to critically analyze land resource problems. CAREERS: Environmental industries and consulting firms, governmental environmental management agencies or pursue graduate education. •• Environmental Biology O •• Geospatial & Environmental Analysis O •• Land Rehabilitation O •• Soil & Water Science O ■

Pre-Veterinary ▲ | Students take undergraduate classes and receive advising that prepares them for admission into schools of veterinary medicine. CAREERS: Graduates apply to and attend graduate programs in veterinary medicine, and become practicing veterinarians. Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems ● | This interdisciplinary program examines the interconnected processes of crop production, processing, distribution and utilization of food and bioenergy. Within this major, the sustainable food systems option focuses on health and consumer issues related to food systems. Agroecology focuses on crop, pest and environment interactions. Sustainable crop production focuses on soil fertility, plant physiology, greenhouse production, pest management and small business principles. Sustainable livestock production emphasizes the role of domestic livestock in sustainable systems. CAREERS: Employment opportunities in agricultural business, public health and community food security, natural resource conservation, bioenergy production, marketing, distribution and local food systems. (See Health & Human Development, page 22, for an additional option.) •• Agroecology O •• Sustainable Crop Production O •• Sustainable Livestock O

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Biotechnology ● | Biotechnology involves developing products to maintain biodiversity, restore soil and water quality, develop new pharmaceuticals, decrease dependence on nonrenewable resources, and improve food production. With biotechnology, students can focus in microbiology, animal or plant science, biochemistry, and animal or human medicine. CAREERS: Academic or industry settings •• Animal Systems O •• Microbial Systems O •• Plant Systems O

Plant Science ● | Plant systems are the fundamental basis for life on earth and a major contributor to the economy. Students explore current knowledge and technology in courses, departmental laboratories, greenhouses, field research farms and outside class opportunities. CAREERS: Graduates of the crop science option learn crop and soil management schemes to optimize production while conserving soil and water resources in agriculture-focused industries. Plant biology graduates focus on the cellular and molecular level of plants and often go on to graduate school or professional careers. •• Crop Science O •• Plant Biology O

Students in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences and throughout the College of Agriculture are trained to be successful scientists who make meaningful contributions to their field and community. Located within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, MSU has excellent access to outstanding and diverse natural laboratories. Undergraduates routinely present their research on campus, and have also shared their discoveries at national and international conferences.

Animal Science ● O ■ | Students gain a foundation in biological and natural sciences, animal breeding, reproductive physiology, nutrition and livestock production. CAREERS: Equine industry, livestock management enterprises, or graduate school in veterinary, medical or animal biotechnology. •• Equine Science O •• Livestock Management & Industry O

Natural Resources & Rangeland Ecology ● ■ This program focuses on the interaction of livestock and wildlife and rangeland habitats. Within this major, students can specialize in rangeland ecology or wildlife habitat ecology and management. CAREERS: Graduates can pursue a master of science or work in private, state and federal land agencies. •• Rangeland Ecology and Management O •• Wildlife Habitat Ecology and Management O

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Agricultural Education T | Students in agriculture education gain a broad knowledge base and presentation skills. CAREERS: Teaching graduates are prepared to teach in middle and high schools; agricultural communication, leadership, and extension graduates are prepared to work in Extension Service or state or federal agencies. •• Agricultural Education Broadfield (Teaching) T •• Agricultural Communication, Leadership, and Extension O

Financial Engineering ● | Students focus on the creation of new financial economic instruments, classic economic theory, software engineering and modeling, and tools to manage a business’s financial risk. CAREERS: Banking, corporate finance, securities, insurance, manufacturing and agricultural businesses.

Agricultural Business ● ■ | This program involves the application of business and economic principles to farming, ranching and agricultural products and services like farm credit unions. CAREERS: Farm or ranch operation or businesses focusing on agriculture •• Agribusiness Management O •• Farm & Ranch Management O

Help save the Bees Learn the basics of beekeeping, or join a research team to figure out why bees are dying, and what can be done to save them.

Agriculture in a global context The Department of Agricultural Economics strives to give students the global context they need to understand their role in the Agriculture Industry. A course called “Agriculture in the Global Context” gives students the chance to study internationally while investigating international business principles and policies. Students have traveled to Taiwan, Ireland, China, Greece, Chile, Italy, France, Ukraine and New Zealand, among other places.

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Think it. Design it. Make it. Bring your vision to life with precision machines that take an idea and turn it into a tangible object or model. Use a CNC milling machine to create models or functional furniture. Two computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machines Two 18" x 32" laser cutting machines Multiple 3D printers and a 3D scanner A large format scanner and multiple large format plotters

Learn by designing Architecture students at MSU have a variety of options to get hands-on design experience before graduation. MSU’s selective architecture internship program places students in one of many design firms located all over the world. The international study program allows students to observe and study global works of architecture to inform their design sensibilities. Finally, the Community Design Center connects students with real design needs in Montana. Previous projects have included buildings, campus designs and community revitalization projects.

An arts community Bozeman was recently named the sixth most arts vibrant small community in the nation by the National Center for Arts Research—due to the number of independent artists working in the community as well as the School of Art at MSU. Students are immersed in art created by MSU alumni, and get the opportunity to display their own works in galleries on campus and in the community.

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SCHOOL OF ART

Architecture (Environmental Design) ● | In accordance with The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), MSU’s environmental design undergraduate program prepares students to enter MSU’s accredited three-semester Master of Architecture professional program—a requirement for licensure in the vast majority of states. The environmental design degree also prepares students who wish to consider graduate study in other allied design fields. CAREERS: Students are prepared with contemporary scientific knowledge and emerging technical expertise, as well as high-level design thinking, investigative and communication skills. They are prepared to practice architectural design with consideration for moral, ethical, economic, social and aesthetic aspects of the built environment. Career paths range from pursuit of an architecture license to becoming a furniture designer, a set designer for movie or theater productions, an illustrator/digital animator or other creative industries.

Art ● | Within Art, students can select from the following areas of study: art history, ceramics, graphic design, jewelry and metalsmithing, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. There is also an art education option for students who aspire to teach art in the elementary and secondary school environments. In addition to the art curriculum, students take a broad spectrum of humanities and science core courses. CAREERS: Career paths include becoming a graphic designer, fine artist or art teacher, or pursuing an advanced degree depending upon the academic options selected. •• Art Education K-12 Broadfield Teaching T T •• Art History O ■ •• Graphic Design O •• Liberal Arts Studio O •• Studio Arts O

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additional three semesters) First-year students in the environmental design program are immersed in design studios on their first day in the program. They undergo a portfolio review at the end of the first year to assess their preparedness for the subsequent three years of the undergraduate architecture program. The MSU School of Architecture’s Master of Architecture program is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. Major (boldface) ● | Option within Major O | Teaching Major T Minor ■ | Teaching Minor T | Special Programs ▲

T H I NK I T. DE S I G N I T. M A K E I T. The School of Art has all of the tools and equipment you’ll need to sculpt, print, design or create. From state-of-the-art computer facilities with touch screen technology to a fully functioning 19th century letterpress, you can explore a wide array of artistic mediums

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During the spring semester of the first year, art students participate in a formative portfolio critique. The strengths of their creative practices and aptitude for specific majors in art and design are reviewed and discussed. This portfolio critique develops selfevaluation abilities and personal confidence. MSU’s School of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design.

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Leaders in design Graphic design students at MSU have access to two large studios, a senior computer lab, two vintage letterpresses and a 25-station Mac computer lab. Graphic design faculty have the real world experience to teach students the techniques they will need in the work place. MSU graphic design graduates work at prominent companies such as K2 Skis, Nike and Starbucks, as well as other companies—or start and build their own successful design firms.

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TOP 100 A R T SCHOOL S IN T HE N AT ION — U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of Master of Fine Arts programs

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Two weeks after Vanessa Naive graduated from MSU’s film school in 2013, her professor offered her a job working on a feature length documentary as a production coordinator. That film was Unbranded, and it was made primarily by MSU graduates. Unbranded won Audience Choice Awards at the HotDocs film festival in Toronto and at the Telluride Film Festival. She now works in Los Angeles in the production department at AwesomenessTV, a multichannel digital network with more than 2.2 million subscribers.

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From Bozeman to Hollywood

MSU offers one of the only programs in photography that includes analog processing techniques. As a photography student at MSU, you can learn unique photo processing techniques, as well as cutting-edge digital techniques. Graduates of the program occupy all niches of the photography industry, from photojournalism and commercial photography, to portrait photography, to adventure sports and fine art. MSU graduates have published work in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Powder magazine and more.

Music ● ■ | The School of Music offers the following majors: music, music technology and music education. The creativity and musical expression of students is nurtured by accomplished professors, and each student contributes to the discipline through performance, scholarship and composition. All students, regardless of major, may study band and orchestral instruments, voice, piano and guitar through the School of Music; they are also eligible to participate in the school’s ensembles. CAREERS: Music students may pursue a broad array of career paths including advanced education or a variety of industry settings. Music education leads to a certification to teach music at all levels of public school. Graduates of the music technology option gain skills in composition, sound design and audio technology that enables them to forge their own path in the music industry. •• Music Education T •• Music Technology O

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Music technology students have access to the cutting-edge equipment, expertise and instruction they need to create their own original compositions. The Montana State Transmedia and Electroacoustic Realization (MONSTER) Studios consists of stateof-the-art recording and mixing spaces, which have a full suite of software and a 5.1 Dynaudio surround-sound monitoring system, a Yamaha 01V96i digital mixer, a Mini Moog analog synthesizer and a Korg Triton digital synthesizer. The professors are Emmy and Grammy winning producers who have worked with top recording artists, including Whitney Houston, U2 and Christina Aguilera.

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Film/Photography ● | Film students study film history, film aesthetics and the film industry to gain a deeper understanding of the medium and to inform their personal filmmaking goals. They participate in all aspects of motion picture production and engage in film production from their first year to their senior thesis film project. The photography curriculum covers traditional silver-based darkroom techniques, alternative processes and digital technologies. CAREERS: Employment opportunities include a range of industry settings from production companies and independent films to business and advertising agencies. •• Film ● •• Photography ● ■ After the completion of a successful freshman year of introductory courses in media production, analysis and history, students will continue to develop advanced skills and knowledge of photography and/or filmmaking over the next three years.

Scholarships are available for music majors and non-majors in performing ensembles. Students can receive partial tuition waivers for participating in the Spirit of the West Marching Band.

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Business ● | Within Business, students can select from options in accounting, finance, management and marketing. The first two years focus on the core curriculum and fundamentals of business, accounting, mathematics, statistics, economics, communication and information technology. The third and fourth years enable students to specialize and develop a deeper understanding of accounting, finance, management and marketing. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

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Marketing students develop an understanding of the relationship between a buyer and a seller and use sophisticated techniques to understand consumer behavior. Graduates are equipped to work in positions such as marketing managers, sales managers, retail buyers and advertising account executives. Major (boldface) ● | Option within Major O | Teaching Major T Minor ■ | Teaching Minor T | Special Programs ▲

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All business students have the opportunity for hands-on education through a number of courses in each of the options. For example, the Entrepreneurial Experience (BMGT 463) and Management Experience (BMGT 475) courses offer students real-world experience in projects assisting start-up companies and established businesses, as well as civic and nonprofit organizations. Over the course of 13 weeks, students work with their clients to develop strategies to improve outcomes for the business or organization. This experience gives students something they can’t learn in the classroom, and helps them to get started in their careers.

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Management graduates are prepared with skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and ethical decision making, and are well-suited for positions in middle management and executive levels.

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Finance graduates are able to effectively manage money and often find careers as securities analysts, bank examiners, loan officers, financial planners or treasurers.

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MSU business professors are at the top of their field, and many have significant and high-level business experience as executives and business owners. Professor Amber Raile was featured on a United Nations panel about gender advocacy. Professor Anne Christensen was awarded the highest honor from the American Accounting Association, the Ray M. Sommerfeld Outstanding Tax Educator Award, which is only awarded to one tax educator in the U.S. each year. She is also incoming president-elect for the association of more than 7,000 members worldwide.

Accounting graduates practice in fields such as tax consulting, auditing, corporate accounting/finance, financial analysis, financial planning or nonprofit or governmental accounting.

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Secondary Education Subject Areas T In collaboration with other academic departments, the Department of Education provides teaching methodology and clinical classroom experiences. The subject matter for these academic areas is taught in its corresponding department. CAREERS: Teach students at the kindergarten through 12th grade or fifth through 12th grade levels, depending on option selected. •• Agriculture Education Broadfield Teaching T •• Art Education K–12 Teaching T T •• Biology Teaching T T •• Chemistry Teaching T T •• Earth Science Teaching T •• Economics Teaching T •• English Teaching T •• Family & Consumer Science Teaching T T •• French K–12 Teaching T T •• German K–12 Teaching T T •• Government Teaching T •• Health Enhancement K-12 (Health & P.E.) T •• History Teaching T T •• Mathematics Teaching T T •• Music Education K–12 Teaching T •• Physics Teaching T T •• Reading K–12 T •• Spanish K–12 Teaching T T •• Technology Education Broadfield T T

MSU hosts a free education job fair every year for graduating education students to connect with school districts that want to hire them. This year, more than 40 Montana school districts were searching for qualified candidates to fill elementary and high school math, science, art, Spanish, family and consumer sciences, music, social studies, industrial arts and special education positions, in addition to coaches, librarians, counselors and more.

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Serve area schools Beginning freshman year, education students engage in service learning opportunities with area schools and community partner organizations.

Get excited about science As a student, Ryan Hannahoe interned at NASA before graduation to coordinate public outreach for the James Webb Space Telescope. He also developed educational content, trained educators and worked with others, such as celebrity Bill Nye the Science Guy, to bring information about the telescope to the public. His passion for science and space exploration and his success as a middle school science teacher landed him a spot as one of nine members of a new, international astronomy educator program, which sent him to top US astronomy research facilities in Chile this year.

Technology Education ● | Majors can specialize in: •• Industrial Technology O | CAREERS: Work in machining and manufacturing industries. •• Technology Education Broadfield Teaching T T CAREERS: Teach technology in fifth through 12th. Major (boldface) ● | Option within Major O | Teaching Major T Minor ■ | Teaching Minor T | Special Programs ▲

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Learn by teaching Teacher candidates engage in co-teaching experiences with mentor teachers in 24 area schools by participating in up to 800 hours of hands-on classroom experiences during their degree program.

No. 1 in Montana for the greatest number of graduates in education and teaching, according to Online College Database’s “Shaping the Next Generation.”

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Teach kids to eat well Volunteer at local after-school programs to teach children about healthy eating. Students at any level are encouraged to volunteer locally to promote healthy behaviors in the community.

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MSU’s programs in Health and Human Performance prepare students for a number of health professions. This is an ideal program for students wishing to go on to graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant or medical school. The program combines a strong foundation in math and science and a nuanced understanding of how exercise affects the human body. Health and Human Development also prepares graduates for careers in cardio rehabilitation, fitness and wellness.

Understand health issues MSU students in Community Health benefit from professors who are researching the most important issues affecting the public health world. In 2014, MSU received a five-year, 10 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health to study health disparities in rural and tribal communities in Montana. This has allowed MSU to establish the Center for Health Equity in Rural Montana. This year, MSU professors also published research showing lower quality of produce available in rural areas, thus showing a slight food desert in Montana’s rural areas. Students get opportunities to learn from this research and help conduct it.

Grow healthy foods MSU nutrition students have unparalleled opportunities to explore the science and feasibility of local food production by partnering with MSU’s nationally renowned College of Agriculture. Towne’s Harvest Garden is one example of creating local food infrastructure through this partnership. Towne’s Harvest sells fresh, healthy produce below market price to support the health of the community. Additionally, MSU does cutting-edge research in sustainable food systems development, and even offers graduate programs in this increasingly important area.

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Community Health ● | Students focus on how to improve health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles. CAREERS: Family planning agencies, schools, nonprofit organizations, governmental health organizations, corporate wellness and community health centers. Early Childhood Education & Child Services ● Focuses on child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and assessment and intervention with special needs children. CAREERS: Early childhood education, child care related organizations and child services. Family & Consumer Sciences ● | Majors learn to improve well-being for individuals, families, communities and their environments. CAREERS: Prepared for advanced education in counseling and therapy fields, teaching or work in settings such as government agencies or nonprofit organizations. •• Family & Consumer Sciences Teaching T T •• Family & Consumer Sciences Non-Teaching O Food & Nutrition ● | Majors can specialize in: •• Dietetics O | CAREERS: Work as a registered dietitian. •• Nutrition Science O | CAREERS: Research related careers in medicine, dentistry, industry or academia. Health & Human Performance ● | Focuses on the study of human movement. CAREERS: Prepared for graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical physician assistant or sports medicine or careers in rehabilitation or the fitness industry. •• Exercise Science O •• Kinesiology O Health Enhancement K–12 (Health & P.E.) T CAREERS: Prepared to teach health and physical education classes. •• Coaching ■ | CAREERS: Coach any sport. STARTING FALL 2017: Hospitality Management ● | This interdisciplinary curriculum prepares professionals who will develop and manage successful hospitality enterprises, such as hotels and restaurants. CAREERS: Hospitality Management graduates can become hotel and restaurant managers, concierges, travel agents, event planners and more. Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems ● | This interdisciplinary program examines the interconnected processes of crop production, processing, distribution, and utilization of food and bioenergy. The sustainable food systems option focuses on health and consumer issues related to food systems. CAREERS: Employment opportunities in agricultural business, public health and community food security, natural resource conservation, bioenergy production, marketing, distribution and local food systems. (See Agriculture, page 13, for additional options.) •• Sustainable Food Systems O Major (boldface) ● | Option within Major O | Teaching Major T Minor ■ | Teaching Minor T | Special Programs ▲

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Computer Engineering ● ■ | Computer engineering emphasizes knowledge of digital hardware and software to develop innovative devices and products. Students master the fundamentals, then learn about embedded computer software, computer architecture, microprocessor systems and programmable devices. CAREERS: Embedded systems, programmable logic, hardware/software co-design and signal processing. Computer Science ● ■ | Computer scientists are creative problem solvers who solve problems in such a way that a computer can carry out the solution. Computer Science is pervasive in today’s world and computer scientists often solve problems that span multiple disciplines. CAREERS: Computer scientists enjoy a wide variety of meaningful, impactful, in-demand careers. Such careers include social media, improved health care and data analytics. •• Interdisciplinary O •• Professional O Construction Engineering Technology ● Working with architects, engineers, government agencies and the public, construction engineering technologists build all types of structures and facilities. With a background in engineering and applied courses in business, law and economics, they make projects a

Financial Engineering ● | Financial engineers use an engineering toolset to analyze business and economics situations. They help companies manage market risk, create strategic business opportunities, lower costs and access new markets. CAREERS: Banking, corporate finance, securities, insurance, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries that require sophisticated financial management skills. Industrial & Management Systems Engineering1 ● Because industrial engineers are people-oriented and technically trained, the program focuses on systems that integrate resources—people, material and equipment—to optimize efficiency and profitability. Students learn the fundamentals of manufacturing, energy systems, materials and structures, measurement systems, and systems modeling. CAREERS: Manufacturing and service operations, from hospitals and banks to utility companies and government agencies. Mechanical Engineering ● | Mechanical engineering is a versatile discipline focused on solving problems through design/development/test of mechanical, fluid and thermal systems associated with mechanical processes. Students learn the fundamentals of manufacturing, energy systems, materials and structures, thermal and fluid systems, measurement systems and systems modeling. CAREERS: Materials production; manufacturing; aerospace; automotive; biomechanical; energy systems; environmental; transportation; computer; robotics; research and development; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) design. Mechanical Engineering Technology ● Mechanical engineering technology deals with applying scientific and engineering knowledge in support of engineering activities. Graduates in MET are likely to work in the field or in a manufacturing facility where they use hands-on expertise to bring products and projects to completion. CAREERS: The same as for mechanical engineers, but focusing on implementation of designs. Major (boldface) ● | Option within Major O | Teaching Major T Minor ■ | Teaching Minor T | Special Programs ▲ Master of Science in Industrial & Management Engineering— one additional year 1

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Electrical Engineering ● ■ | Electrical engineering majors apply knowledge of electricity and electronics to create dynamic new systems for power, communications, healthcare and entertainment. Students discover circuits, logic design, microprocessors, electrical power systems and electromagnetics. CAREERS: Graduates work in a wide range of industries, such as aerospace design, telecommunications, power systems, robotics, optics, photonics and biomedical devices.

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Chemical Engineering ● | Like bioengineering, chemical engineering deals with the useful transformation of materials, but it involves chemical reactions. Students learn the elements of how to develop, design and operate chemical systems. They also learn to test and improve existing products and processes. CAREERS: Chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, materials, environmental remediation, pharmaceuticals and biomedicine.

reality, constructing roads, buildings, bridges, reservoirs, utilities, industrial facilities and more. CAREERS: Construction, utilities, public works. •• Land Surveying ■

Biological Engineering ● | Creating a useful transformation of materials through a biological reaction is the basis of biological engineering. Students learn to develop, design and operate biological systems. Focus areas include biomedical, environmental, bioprocess and food engineering. CAREERS: Career settings include pharmaceuticals, materials and environmental engineering. Opportunities continue to expand as the biological engineering field evolves.

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Global engagement through Engineers Without Borders MSU students are involved in a long-range project to help Kenyans bring clean water and improved sanitation to more than 50 primary schools in Khwisero District. Get involved with fundraising, organizing or construction.

A place to excel With nine accredited engineering programs, a campus that puts an emphasis on giving students hands-on learning opportunities, and engagement opportunities that put students to work solving the most pressing engineering problems in the world, it’s little wonder that MSU engineering students score higher on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam than similar students in other schools. Plus, access to cuttingedge laboratories and innovative classes on special topics like artificial intelligence and a capstone design project keep students excited about learning.

A tech paradise in the Rockies When the State of Montana awarded nearly $700,000 in grants to support high-tech research across the state, Bozeman area research entities were awarded the majority of that money. Not only does Bozeman have the densest optics and photonics cluster in the United States, it also excels in biomedical and computer research. At MSU’s Spectrum Lab, researchers are devising a tiny camera, smaller than a quarter, that can detect more colors than the human eye can see. Students get opportunities to help with tech research in MSU’s many engineering research entities, and live in a community at the forefront of technology development.

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Students in Jill Davis’ freshman and sophomore writing classes use their skills to help people within the community understand homelessness. To complete the Homeless Connect Yearbook Interview Project, students interview 50 to 75 people each year who have experienced loss of health, employment and family members, which ultimately led to the loss of housing. This gives students practice in conducting interviews and publishing stories. This is just one example of outreach opportunities available to help humanities and social science majors help others and get valuable experience in their fields.

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Represent a foreign country at the annual United Nations of the Far West conference in San Francisco, where MSU students have represented countries like Qatar and Zimbabwe.

Economics as a strong foundation Economics students learn how to use data to draw conclusions and solve problems. Their skills are useful in a variety of different settings. In fact, Nada Glass-Bakos, an MSU economics alumna, became a CIA analyst and made key discoveries that led to the eventual discovery of Osama bin Laden. Current MSU economics students are using their skills to evaluate the impact of MSU’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders. The results will help Engineers Without Borders increase their global impact.

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American Studies ● | This program’s flexible curriculum enables students to choose from three focus areas in American history, American arts or American literature. CAREERS: Graduates are prepared with critical thinking, reading, writing and oral communications skills that can be applied in any number of employment settings. Anthropology ● ■ | Courses are offered in four subfields: social/cultural anthropology, archeology, evolutionary/biological anthropology and linguistic anthropology. CAREERS: Careers include social and market research, government and international development, public service, conservation and heritage management. Asian Studies ● ■ | This interdisciplinary program meets student demand to learn the languages and study the cultures of the Asian-Pacific region. Students can choose between a Japan Focus and China Focus. CAREERS: Asian Studies prepares students for several career areas, including international trade and industry, teaching and academic research, as well as careers with the diplomatic Foreign Service, development agencies, and immigration and social services. Economics ● ■ | Economics is the study of critical decision-making behavior in resource allocation. CAREERS: Economics graduates are often employed in the financial, commerce and industrial sectors of the economy. •• Economics Teaching T English ● | Within English, students can choose from three options: literature, writing and English teaching. CAREERS: Writing graduates work in journalism, creative writing or copywriting, or pursue graduate study. English teaching graduates are prepared for secondary school teaching certification. •• English Teaching T •• Literature O ■ •• Writing O ■ History ● ■ | In addition to history, students can choose history teaching; or science, the environment, technology and society (SETS). CAREERS: Prepare for teaching, public resource management, government service, law school, journalism, graduate studies and more. •• History Teaching T T •• Japan Studies O ■ •• Museum Studies ■ •• Science, Environment, Technology & Society O Liberal Studies ● | Offers an interdisciplinary degree tailored to the student. Students choose one of three program options: environmental studies, global and multicultural, or quaternity, which focuses on the arts, humanities, social science and natural science. CAREERS: Employment options encompass a broad range of careers that require critical thinking and clarity of communication. •• Environmental Studies O •• Global/Multicultural Studies O ■ •• Quaternity O

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Modern Languages & Literatures ● | A full range of courses for students interested in language, culture and literature. CAREERS: Interpreters, translators and teachers; and many career options that are enhanced by language skills in industries such as business and commerce, health care, government service, social services and agriculture. •• French & Francophone Studies O ■ •• French K-12 Teaching T T •• German Studies O ■ •• German K-12 Teaching T T •• Hispanic Studies O •• Latin American & Latino/a Studies O ■ •• Spanish K-12 Teaching T T Philosophy ● ■ | Philosophy is concerned with the underlying assumptions and broad implications of human knowledge and values. CAREERS: Philosophy teaches graduates to think logically and critically. They excel in management and marketing, sales and advertising. Political Science ● ■ | Political Science students develop reasoned knowledge about governance, political behavior and public administration. CAREERS: An excellent academic background for careers in law, public service, journalism, nonprofits and private sectors jobs. •• Government Teaching T •• International Relations O •• Policy & Analysis O •• Political Institutions O •• Political Theory O Psychology ● ■ | Psychology is the scientific study and application of knowledge concerning the behavioral and cognitive processes of humans and other animals. CAREERS: Graduates use knowledge of the way people think in advertising and marketing, management, social work and health care. Students who obtain an advanced degree may find employment in research settings, academic settings, private practice or other organizations. •• Applied Psychology O •• Psychological Science O Religious Studies ● ■ | Religious Studies combines several disciplines in the critical and comparative study of religion as a basic constituent of human culture. CAREERS: Graduates gain cultural understanding, conduct research, and write analytically. Career settings include government, foreign service, marketing and management, museums and the arts, and nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations. Sociology ● ■ | This program focuses on the empirical study of human societies including social dynamics, institutions and inequality. CAREERS: Graduates are equipped for employment in social work, criminal justice, public health and communication fields. •• Criminology O Major (boldface) ● | Option within Major O | Teaching Major T Minor ■ | Teaching Minor T | Special Programs ▲

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Geographers work in urban and land use planning and spatial analysis in the public and private sectors; resource and environmental management; and in map making (cartography), remote sensing and geographic information systems. Geologists find employment in petroleum, mining, environmental management and mitigation, and the study of climate change. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) graduates find professional opportunities as map makers (cartographers), spatial analysts and land use planners. Paleontology graduates work in natural history museums, as scientific illustrators, energy resource

Physics ● ■ | Gain a broad and thorough understanding of the fundamental ideas and concepts related to the physical world and a background in the fundamentals of physics and mathematics. In addition to physics, students can choose physics teaching or the interdisciplinary option for those who would like to couple physics with another discipline such as chemistry, biology, computer science, engineering or technical writing. CAREERS: Graduates choose careers in education, industry, government or business, and many pursue graduate studies in pure or applied sciences. •• Physics Teaching T T •• Interdisciplinary O Major (boldface) ● | Option within Major O | Teaching Major T Minor ■ | Teaching Minor T | Special Programs ▲

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Microbiology ● ■ | Program focuses on microorganisms; an umbrella term that encompasses bacteriology (the study of bacteria), mycology (the study of fungi), protozoology (the study of protozoa), phycology (the study of algae), parasitology (the study of parasites) and virology (the study of viruses). Students can choose from options in: biotechnology, environmental health, environmental microbiology, medical laboratory science and pre-med. CAREERS: Many microbiology graduates pursue advanced degrees or medical school. Other employment opportunities include industry, university, institute and government labs. •• Environmental Health O •• Environmental Microbiology O •• Medical Laboratory Science O •• Pre-Medicine ▲

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MSU ecology students have access to some of the best natural classrooms available. Field courses use the varied ecosystems present within easy driving distance from campus as one of the best outdoor laboratories in the nation. Summer courses also use the natural setting of Yellowstone National Park for field-oriented education. Students are encouraged to get research experience through undergraduate research courses, summer employment, or part-time employment on research projects during the school year.

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Chemistry & Biochemistry ● ■ | Chemistry options emphasize current aspects of chemistry and biochemistry with particular attention to instrumentation, modern concepts and methods, and use of computers to help solve chemical problems. Biochemistry focuses on the molecular nature of biological materials and life processes. CAREERS: Chemistry students are equipped for immediate careers in entry-level jobs in medicine, patent law, chemical business or science writing. Biomedical scientists generally pursue advanced education before conducting research and development in chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries. •• Biochemistry O ■ •• Chemistry Teaching T T

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Cell Biology & Neuroscience ● | This program prepares students to pursue medical, dental or optometry school. CAREERS: In addition to health professions, cell biology and neuroscience graduates are prepared for careers in research or teaching in cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology or neuroscience. Technical industry positions are available to bachelor’s degree holders, although many positions require advanced degrees. •• Biomedical Sciences O •• Genetics ■ •• Pre-Medicine ▲

consultants, and resource specialists for local, state and federal land-management agencies.

Biological Sciences (Ecology) ● | Students choose from four options including: biology teaching, conservation biology and ecology, fish and wildlife ecology and management, and organismal biology. CAREERS: Most professional positions in the biology field require an advanced degree. MSU students are prepared to compete for placement in graduate programs. Practicing biologists work in the public and private sectors. •• Biology Teaching T T •• Conservation Biology & Ecology O •• Fish & Wildlife Ecology & Management O •• Organismal Biology O

Yellowstone Excursion The Department of Earth Sciences offers a three-day orientation field trip each fall that explores the Yellowstone GeoEcosystem. Students can earn a credit toward the “Contemporary Issues in Science” requirement while exploring America’s first national park.

Award winning physics instructors MSU’s physics program is characterized by important research and high-quality, small class instruction with nationally recognized physicists. MSU physics professor Nico Yunes won the Young Scientist Award in General Relativity and Gravitation from the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation. Professor Sachiko Tsuruta won the Marcel Grossman Prize, a highly competitive physics award which has been won by several Nobel laureates and famous cosmologist Stephen Hawking.

M AT H E M AT I C S & S C I E N C E

The College of

Nursing

▲ C LI N I CA L E X PE R I E N C E · BOZ E M A N H E A LTH

Guide to majors + CA R E E R

Montana’s Nursing College

Unforgettable Experiences

Montana State awards more than 200 Bachelor of Nursing degrees each year, making it the largest supplier of nurses in the state. With five distant nursing sites for upper-division coursework, MSU gives nursing students the clinical rotations and real world experience they need to be effective health care professionals. Nursing students overwhelmingly pass the nursing licensure exam on the first try, and report an average starting salary of nearly $50,000 per year.

MSU partners with Timmy Global Health to provide students with service learning experiences in places like Ecuador, Mongolia and more. Recently, nursing students traveled to Cuba to visit several clinics and colleges in an effort to learn more about Cuba’s health care system. While they were there, they witnessed history, when both Cuban and American political leaders announced thawing relations after 50 years of hostility.

POSSIBILITIES

Nursing ● | Enrollment in the pre-nursing major is available for students admitted to Montana State University. Admission to the College of Nursing as a nursing major is achieved through a competitive application process. Acceptance into the nursing major (placement on a specific upper-division campus site) is based on the student’s grades in the required prerequisite courses. Pre-nursing majors apply for admission to the nursing major during spring or fall, one year before beginning upper-division study. Admission to the nursing major permits students to be enrolled in sophomore, junior and senior restricted entry nursing courses. CAREERS: Health-related organizations such as hospitals, schools, military settings, clinics, community health organizations and others. The undergraduate professional nursing program is approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing and is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Major (boldface) ●

M O N T A N A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y A C A D E M I C G U I D E | Apply online at www.montana.edu/apply

The

Honors College

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Honors Quad residence halls Embarking on the Hike and Read Seminar

T HE HONORS C OL L EGE HOS T S PRESEN TAT IONS FROM TOP C A MP US RESE A RCHERS TO PROV IDE RESE A RCH OPP OR T UNI T IES FOR EN T ERING FRESHMEN.

Master class with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Honors designation

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MSU’s Honors College provides the support necessary to nurture excellent students, and help them become nationally competitive scholars. MSU is one of just eight universities from across the nation to produce two Truman Scholarship recipients in one year. In addition, MSU is currently ninth in the nation for the total number of Goldwater scholarships received.

National leaders in scholarship

C OO

The honors designation is an academic distinction that is awarded in conjunction with another major. It offers the experience of a highly selective liberal arts institution within the context of a broader university setting. High achieving students have the opportunity to live in designated honors housing, take challenging cross-disciplinary courses, and pursue research and creative projects.

Honors Living Learning Community As an honors student, you can choose to live in Honors residence halls (shown above). This community fosters a learning environment that engages students with subject matter beyond the classroom.

Impressive faculty, small classes At the Honors College, exceptional students have access to unparalleled opportunities. By balancing the resources and research opportunities of a large state university with the small classes and individual attention of a liberal arts degree, MSU honors students get the best of both worlds. That’s how they find themselves in a small seminar taught by Jack Horner, one of the top paleontologists in the world. Or sitting in a master class with Neil deGrasse Tyson or Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

NURSING · HONORS

A place for health care foundations

Preparing students for a career in health care

P R E PA R E

Tomorrow’s healthcare professionals study at MSU. MSU’s top research opportunities, including cutting edge biomedical research, help students better understand the field of medicine before graduating. Plus, an emphasis on lab sciences and a dedicated Health Professions Advising office give our students the tools they need to be top applicants to medical graduate programs.

MSU is among the

Top 3% of colleges and universities in the nation for research expenditures — more than $100 million annually.

MSU research takes place in

research centers and

labs on campus.

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Montana’s Biomedical University Our researchers are working to understand how biofilms affect infection and healing. Others are focused on the neurobiology of rare diseases. They give undergraduate students hands-on learning to prepare them for medical professions programs.

Lab Sciences MSU’s focus on science translates to rigorous lab courses taught by top researchers to prepare you for your medical education. MSU even has a Medical Laboratory option in the department of microbiology that prepares graduates for careers in clinical labs.

Recent MSU graduates have been accepted to top medical schools, including Harvard and Stanford.

MSU’s medical and dental school acceptance rates are

20%

HIGHER THAN the national average.

② WWAMI Medical Education Program

① Neuroanatomy Lab

Health Professions Advising Whether you’re interested in medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant or other health professions graduate degree programs, MSU will help you achieve your goals. Our dedicated Health Professions Advising Office will help you: •

Identify personal interests

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Translate passions into exciting careers

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Understand the academic requirements of professional schools Prepare a competitive professional school application Participate in practice interviews

③ Undergraduate research

The College of Letters & Science has

215,000 square feet of recently renovated lab space.

P OP U L A R PRE-HE A LT H CA RE M A JOR OP TIONS AT MS U: Cell Biology and Neuroscience Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemistry and Biochemistry

Health and Human Performance

A BOU T THE PHOTOS ❶ With rigorous lab science classes, MSU students get the best possible preparation for graduate programs in health care. ❷ The ceremony for the WWAMI

Exercise Science

S T UDY ING A BROA D CA N PREPA RE YO U F OR T HE DI V ERSE WORLD OF PATIEN T S YO U W IL L ONE DAY ENCO U N T ER A S A MEDICA L PROF E S SION A L . MS U OF F ERS 2 5 0 S T UDY A BROA D OPP ORT U NITIE S IN MORE T H A N 6 0 CO U N T RIE S.

④ Pre-Health Care

Microbiology and Immunology Modern Languages Pre-Medicine Intake

Medical Education Program, a cooperative program of the University of Washington School of Medicine and the states of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana. ❸ MSU is among the top 3 percent of colleges and universities in the nation for research expenditures, giving undergraduates unparalleled access to research opportunities. ❹ MSU graduates’ medical and dental school acceptance rates are well above the national average.

Psychology

H E A LT H P R O F E S S I O N S

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Three next steps to get started at MSU

(may be completed in any order)

① Apply for housing

② Register for Orientation

③ Send your transcripts

MSU’s housing priority deadline is March 1. Submit your housing application as early as you can so we can accommodate your request. Learn more or apply online at montana.edu/reslife

If you plan to start in the fall, you can register for a summer orientation session after March 1. View dates and register at montana.edu/wwwnss/orientation

Your final high school transcripts, complete with graduation date, should be sent directly from your high school to:

MSU Office of Admissions P.O. Box 172190 · 201 Strand Union Bozeman, MT 59717-2190

Schedule a campus visit

EMBARK

We invite you and your family to experience MSU firsthand. The Office of Admissions offers campus visits any weekday (except holidays) year round. The best way to learn about MSU is to make an actual visit and have one-on-one contact with students, staff and faculty. We invite you to explore MSU by scheduling an individual visit or attending one of our MSU Friday visit programs. For the best experience, we recommend you schedule your visit two weeks in advance. This will allow us time to schedule requested appointments and send you a confirmation with details about your visit. Register for a campus visit by calling 888-MSU-CATS or online at montana.edu/admissions/visit.

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E X PERIENCE MS U F RIDAY At MSU Friday, you can meet faculty and students, see MSU’s academic facilities, tour campus and learn more about financial aid and scholarships. Find dates and register at montana.edu/msufriday.

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Reid Hall North Renne onto North 19th Avenue and follow Hedges Library Duck Pond Hall it south to Kagy Boulevard. Turn left Howard Traphagen onto Kagy and continue to South 7th Hall Hall Miller Dining Visual Avenue;Common turn left and continue to Communications A.J.M. Madison Hall Johnson parking areas. Building McCall ellowstone Hall Hall Hall (opening 2016) South Gaines Hall Hedges Romney From the east: Take I-90 exit 309 Hall Hall

Parking: Contact the Office of Foundation & Admissions at 1-888-MSU-CATS for Alumni Center information on parking.

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onto Main Street, proceed west to Black Box GRANT ST Willson Avenue, turn left and travel Theatre Roskie Hall 18 blocks to Kagy Boulevard. Turn right and continue to South 7th Outdoor Avenue, turn right again and continue Recreation center to the parking lots on your left.

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