Study at The University of Montana
The University of Montana is a state university located in Missoula, Montana, United States. It was founded in 1893. It has one of the largest campuses in the University of Montana System. It is spread across an area of 156 acres. Rolling Stone magazine has called the University the "Most scenic campus in America". The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Forestry and Conservation
- College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences
- College of Technology
- The Davidson Honors College
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education
- School of Fine Arts
- School of Journalism
- School of Law
The athletic teams are nicknamed the Grizzlies or Lady Griz. They compete in the NCAA's Big Sky Conference.
Profile of The University of Montana
The University of Montana is found in Missoula, MT. Missoula is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at The University of Montana.
Course Topics
The school is known for its programs in art studies and conservation and resource management.
The University of Montana Selectivity
Admission to The University of Montana is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 600.
Faculty
The University of Montana has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Student Enrolment
Students numbered 13, 628 in 2007 at the school.
Student Life
A lot of students at The University of Montana attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. The University of Montana values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Sky Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Montana pursues academic excellence as demonstrated by the quality of curriculum and instruction, student performance, and faculty professional accomplishments. The University accomplishes this mission, in part, by providing unique educational experiences through the integration of the liberal arts, graduate study, and professional training with international and interdisciplinary emphases. The University also educates competent and humane professionals and informed, ethical, and engaged citizens of local and global communities; and provides basic and applied research, technology transfer, cultural outreach, and service benefiting the local community, region, State, nation, and world. (Revised November 2004)"
The University of Montana Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Liberal Arts | 631 | anthropology, English, sociology, political science, history, geography, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, . . . | | Business and Management | 411 | business management, accounting, marketing, accounting technology | | Education and Teaching | 220 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, school Counselling, business teaching | | Conservation and Resource Management | 200 | environmental studies, wildlife management, forestry, conservation, natural resources courses, natural resources management | | Therapy and Counselling | 169 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology | | Science | 144 | biology, geology, microbiology, chemistry, ecology, physics, toxicology, biochemistry | | Media | 140 | journalism, communication studies, media and digital communications | | Family and Social Work | 105 | social work, public administration, family and community services | | Art Studies | 103 | visual and performing arts | | Law | 91 | law, legal assistant, legal professions, energy and environmental law | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 87 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management | | Medicine | 66 | pharmacy, pharmaceutics and drug design, neuroscience | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 62 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing | | Medical Support and Technology | 59 | surgical tech, radiographer, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, pharmacy tech | | Mechanics and Repair | 35 | heavy equipment maintenance, small engine mechanics | | Music | 31 | various music studies, music performance, music theory and composition | | Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer and info science, computer support | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 22 | chef training, restaurant and catering management | | Mathematics | 22 | mathematics | | Medical administration | 18 | medical records admin, medical receptionist, pharmacy courses | | Transportation | 17 | construction equipment operation | | Religion and Philosophy | 16 | philosophy | | office and Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, receptionist | | Construction Trades | 9 | building inspection and management, carpentry, property management | | Engineering Technician | 6 | electronics tech | | Production Trades | 5 | welding |
Contact: The University of Montana
The University of Montana
Missoula Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
General Phone: (406) 243-0211
http: //www.umt.edu
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