Additional Academic Opportunities

Helena College is pleased to offer our students access to academic programs through partnerships with other institutions from across the state.

Offered on Helena College’s campus:

Specific program information follows.

Helena College is also proud to announce articulation agreements with the following institutions:

Carroll College

Accounting/Business Technology
Computer Technology eligible degree programs:
        Associate of Applied Science Computer Technology - Network Administration
        Associate of Applied Science Computer Technology - Programming
        Associate of  Applied Science Computer Technology - Webmaster
        Associate of Science NetworkAdministration Option
        Associate of Science Programming Option
        Associate of Science Webmaster Option

MSU-Northern

B.S. in Automotive Technology

Western Governors University

B.S. in Nursing

Program of Study: Business Administration

UM - School of Business Administration Transfer Initiative

This degree program is specifically designed for students seeking admissions into the School of Business Administration at the University of Montana-Missoula. Upon completion of this degree, students desiring a bachelor’s degree in areas of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, and International Business are eligible to apply for admissions into UM-Missoula’s School of Business Administration. Note: This degree offers eligibility for application to the School of Business Administration at UM-Missoula and does not guarantee admission. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses designated as a lower-core course.

Notes:
* Finance Majors are required to take Applied Calculus (M162) in place of Probability & Linear Mathematics (M115). This course should be taken the student’s first semester at UM-Missoula.

In the semester when students will have completed 60+ cumulative credits: 1) students must take a Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA) exam with UM-Missoula and 2) apply for admissions into the School of Business Administration.

Bachelor of Applied Science – Business

Bachelor of Applied Science – Business Offered in Partnership with Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Contact: Barbara Yahvah, barbara.yahvah@umhelena.edu, 406-447-6963

This articulation agreement applies for the following degrees: (1) All A.A.S. degrees; (2) A.A. in Accounting Technology or Business Technology; (3) A.S. in Accounting Technology, Business Technology, or Computer Technology. Students should see their advisor to plan their transfer into B.A.S.

Any specific Helena College course will only be transferred in one the following categories: (1) Block Transfer; (2) General Education Core; or (3) Business Concentration. Classes cannot be counted in more than one category. Students need to see their advisor to maximize the transferability of their classes.

Block Transfer Helena College
(54 cr.)

Any courses that are remedial in nature, such as math courses below College Algebra, will not be counted in the block transfer credit.

+Meets the upper division requirements for a B.A.S. (minimum 39 credits).

Some courses may have pre-requisites or require specific test scores for enrollment. Pre-requisite courses not listed on this agreement may not count towards a student’s transfer into the bachelor’s degree program.

Minimum Credits for B.A.S. degree in Business 120 credits. Minimum of 39 upper division credits (3XX or 4XX). Minimum of 30 upper division credits, including BMGT426, must be Montana Tech credits.

BMGT426 is the capstone course and should only be attempted during one of the last two semesters in the program.

Bachelor of Science - Business and Information Technology

Bachelor of Science - Business and Information Technology Offered in Partnership with Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Contact: Barbara Yahvah, barbara.yahvah@umhelena.edu, 406-447-6963

*Students must choose electives so that the General Education Core Requirements are satisfied. They should refer to the general education core requirements in previous section.

**Any Biology (BIOB and BIOH), Chemistry (CHMY), Geology (GEO), Physics (PHYS), or Science (SCI) course.

***Students choose from CSCI 111, 114, 121, 221, 240, 241, 242; CT 161, 181, 210, 247, 253, 262, 266; ITS 212, 224, 250.

+Meets the upper division requirements for a B.S. (minimum 39 credits).

Some courses may have pre-requisites or require specific test scores for enrollment. Pre-requisite courses not listed on this agreement may not count towards a student’s transfer into the bachelor’s degree program.

Minimum Credits for B.S. degree in Business Information Technology 120. Minimum of 30 upper division credits, including BMGT426, must be Montana Tech credits.

BMGT426 is the capstone course and should only be attempted during one of the last two semesters in the program.

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education

Offered in partnership with The University of Montana—Western

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education prepares early childhood practitioners to meet the unique needs of children from birth through age eight and their families in a variety of early childhood settings including child care homes and centers, Head Starts, pre-schools, etc. The program features a lab with each early childhood course, allowing ample opportunity for learning by doing. Students also have many opportunities to interact with peers and professionals in the field.

This degree is conferred by UM-Western, but all courses can be taken at Helena College. Courses designated as UM-Western are subject to their policies as outlined in their catalog. General education courses are delivered through Helena College and are subject to the policies found in this catalog.

Early childhood courses rotate on a two-year schedule, so it is imperative for interested students to contact an advisor as soon as possible. For more information students should contact the School of Outreach at UM-Western at 866-799-9140 or Admissions and Enrollment Services at Helena College University of Montana at 406-447-6900.

**Professional Electives - to be decided upon in conjunction with Program Advisor. The electives can be courses in Sociology, Psychology, Health and/or Early Childhood Education. Courses can be taken through either Helena College or online through UM-Western.

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education - Industrial Technology

The University of Montana Western (Dillon, MT) and Helena College (Helena, MT) are collaborating to offer the Montana Western Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a major in Industrial Technology on the Helena College campus in Helena. Individuals in Helena and the surrounding communities can take classes through both institutions to complete their educational goal.

Students pursuing the Montana Western IT bachelor’s degree in secondary education will take classes from both institutions; some individuals may want to earn an associate degree or certificate in a related technical area (from Helena College) while completing requirements for the Montana Western B.S. degree. Helena College will offer general education courses and some technical course requirements. Montana Western will offer industrial technology and professional secondary education coursework in their NCATE-accredited teacher education program.

ADMISSION

Students wishing to enroll in this program must be admitted to Montana Western.

• Complete a general/uniform application for admission
• Submit ALL official* transcript(s) from previously attended colleges and universities
• Submit proof of immunity against measles and rubella (two immunizations required, at least one month apart)
• Submit $30 application fee (waived if student has previously attended a unit of The University of Montana)

Current Student
If already attending Helena College, submit a Request for Transmittal of Application Materials Form (http://mus.edu/borpol/bor300/301.5.4_Request_form.pdf) to the Registrar’s office at Helena College. Contact the Montana Western admissions staff to determine if supplemental paper work is needed to transfer your file.

Former Student
Students who stop-out (have been out of school for one semester or more) must re-apply before they can continue in the program. These individuals must complete the “returning student” application.

“Official” transcripts are those sent directly from the previous college(s) to the Admissions Office.

ADVISING

Harold Kelly, Montana Western Industrial Technology course instructor in Helena, will advise all students in the Secondary Education Industrial Technology program with respect to the required IT coursework. There will be periodic visits from other Montana Western personnel to discuss the requirements of the teacher education program.

REGISTRATION

Students will follow the registration procedures specific by each school (outlined below).

Registration for Montana Western Courses
Students should contact Janet Jones in admissions at (406) 683-7331 or j_jones@hotdawg.umwestern.edu to enroll at Montana Western. Once admitted, students should work with Harold Kelly at (406) 447-6365 or kellyh@umhelena.edu, to plan their registration schedules.

Registration for Helena College
Students should contact Enrollment Services and will register using the non-degree student application. Non-degree students at Helena College are limited to taking a maximum of six credits each semester; however, UMW IT Technology students will be able register for Helena College courses in excess of 6 semester credits as necessary subject to approval from the Registrar.

Please contact the Montana Western admissions office for additional information (406) 683-7191.