Montana State University-Northern

Agricultural Mechanics Technology

Our agriculture programs are unique to the state of Montana. Our coursework encompasses areas such as plant and animal science, range, animal and crop production, and commodity marketing, while integrating technology in areas such as computers, Global Position Systems and Geographic Information Systems. Students also have the option of including mechanics or business classes to better suit their career goals.

Agricultural Operations Technology

Our agriculture programs are unique to the state of Montana. Our coursework encompasses areas such as plant and animal science, range, animal and crop production, and commodity marketing, while integrating technology in areas such as computers, Global Position Systems and Geographic Information Systems. Students also have the option of including mechanics or business classes to better suit their career goals.

Agricultural Technology

Our agriculture programs are unique to the state of Montana. Our coursework encompasses areas such as plant and animal science, range, animal and crop production, and commodity marketing, while integrating technology in areas such as computers, Global Position Systems and Geographic Information Systems. Students also have the option of including mechanics or business classes to better suit their career goals.

Applied Science

The bachelor of applied science (B.A.S.) degree is designed for students who have already earned an associate of applied science (AAS) degree from a regionally accredited institution, and would like to use that degree as a first step toward earning a baccalaureate degree. Using the A.A.S. degree as a base, the B.A.S.

Automotive Technology

Our programs in Automotive Technology are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation and offer comprehensive coursework in the fundamentals of all mechanical, fuel, and electronic systems found on modern vehicles including gasoline, diesels, and hybrids. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning in the laboratory and through cooperative education experiences, giving the opportunity to earn money, university credit, and on-the-job training as part of your education.

Automotive Technology

Our programs in Automotive Technology are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation and offer comprehensive coursework in the fundamentals of all mechanical, fuel, and electronic systems found on modern vehicles including gasoline, diesels, and hybrids. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning in the laboratory and through cooperative education experiences, giving the opportunity to earn money, university credit, and on-the-job training as part of your education.

Automotive Technology Fast Track

Our programs in Automotive Technology are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation and offer comprehensive coursework in the fundamentals of all mechanical, fuel, and electronic systems found on modern vehicles including gasoline, diesels, and hybrids. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning in the laboratory and through cooperative education experiences, giving the opportunity to earn money, university credit, and on-the-job training as part of your education.

BAS Business Technology

Our Business Administration program provides you with a solid foundation in professional business management theories and practices with the flexibility to pursue your individual interest. The major provides broad coverage of the technical, interpersonal, conceptual, and analytical skills necessary to specialize in a particular area of interest such as entrepreneurship/small business, marketing, accounting or general business.

Biology

Biology is one of the fastest growing fields of science and its study is relevant to all humans. Students in the Biology program develop and understanding of how living systems work, the relationships among all organisms, and how each organism affects its environment. It is a broad discipline that provides numerous opportunities for students. Our program offers students a strong foundation in biological principles coupled with chemistry and physics.

Business Administration

Our Business Administration program provides you with a solid foundation in professional business management theories and practices with the flexibility to pursue your individual interest. The major provides broad coverage of the technical, interpersonal, conceptual, and analytical skills necessary to specialize in a particular area of interest such as entrepreneurship/small business, marketing, accounting or general business.

Community Leadership

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Counselor Education

The Counselor Education Program prepares counselors who have developed sound practical skills through experiential learning; who have acquired a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base; who hold a strong counselor identity; and who possess the personal dispositions necessary to work in various professional settings with diverse clientele.

Criminal Justice

Whether you're currently a professional looking to expand your opportunities through education or interested in starting a career in criminal justice, this program is designed to work for you. You will learn how the criminal justice system works; form crime prevention and enforcement, to the legal system, corrections, and more.

Design Drafting Technology

MSU-Northern offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Design Drafting Technology through its College of Technical Science. The fundamentals of technical drawing remain constant, but the tools used to produce technical drawings and models change almost daily. In response to these changes, our program strives to incorporate the latest technological advancements from the field to aid in the application of basic to advanced design concepts.

Diesel Technology

Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's leading diesel programs. Our curriculum is relevant to students' lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies and connected to the needs of industry.

Diesel Technology

Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's leading diesel programs. Our curriculum is relevant to students' lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies and connected to the needs of industry.

Diesel Technology

Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's leading diesel programs. Our curriculum is relevant to students' lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies and connected to the needs of industry.

Diesel Technology: Equipment Management

Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's leading diesel programs. Our curriculum is relevant to students' lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies and connected to the needs of industry.

Diesel Technology: Field Maintanence

Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's leading diesel programs. Our curriculum is relevant to students' lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies and connected to the needs of industry.

Electrical Technology

MSU-Northern's Electrical Technology program is the only program in the state to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in conjunction with State of Montana Apprenticeship program. With an electrical technology degree, students will be prepared to start their career as an apprentice electrician or to continue their education in electrical engineering.

Elementary Education

Candidates apply theory-to-practice pedagogy that will help them become effective 21st century educators. Candidates have a comprehensive content knowledge base used to instruct research based strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of and actively embrace diversity amongst people, cultures, circumstances, and environments.

Engineering Technology: Civil Engineering

A civil engineering technology degree gets you started on your path to a professional engineering career. Graduates with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering Technology may sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination administered by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors. This examination is the first of two required for registration as a professional engineer in the State of Montana.

Engineering Technology: Civil Engineering Technology

A civil engineering technology degree gets you started on your path to a professional engineering career. Graduates with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering Technology may sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination administered by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors. This examination is the first of two required for registration as a professional engineer in the State of Montana.

English (5-12)

Candidates apply theory-to-practice pedagogy that will help them become effective 21st century educators. Candidates have a comprehensive content knowledge base used to instruct research based strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of and actively embrace diversity amongst people, cultures, circumstances, and environments.

General Science (5-12)

Candidates apply theory-to-practice pedagogy that will help them become effective 21st century educators. Candidates have a comprehensive content knowledge base used to instruct research based strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of and actively embrace diversity amongst people, cultures, circumstances, and environments.

Graphic Design

MSU-Northern's Graphic Design program integrates traditional arts education with current technology to prepare designers for both print and electronic media. Drawing, design, and painting courses provide a foundation focusing on development of perceptual skills and visual conception abilities. Students are expected to continue to build on these skills and abilities in subsequent courses.

Health and Physical Education

Candidates apply theory-to-practice pedagogy that will help them become effective 21st century educators. Candidates have a comprehensive content knowledge base used to instruct research based strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of and actively embrace diversity amongst people, cultures, circumstances, and environments.

Instruction and Learning

The Instruction and Learning Program prepares graduate candidates to be effective reflective practitioners in an educational environment. The Program provides a strong academic program which provides candidates the needed knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to work with a diversity of learners. These programs are designed to meet the needs of rural, underserved, and culturally diverse populations.

Integrated Health Sciences

The Integrated Health Sciences program at MSU-Northern offers a hands-on curriculum aimed at providing systematic education, relevant work-experience, technical skills, and personal development over the course of 4 years. It is an excellent program for undecided students as well as those with interest in public health, healthcare, athletics, or fitness.

Liberal Studies

Our Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies is designed to provide you with a flexible liberal education emphasizing the humanities and social sciences. This coursework provides a foundation for understanding the ideas shaping our society. In addition, the program is founded on a general education core, with an emphasis on advanced work in two areas of liberal study with options in the humanities and social sciences.

Manufacturing

Native American Studies

Nursing

Montana State University-Northern offers the following nursing programs: Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (RN-BSN Completion Program). The ASN program is fully approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ASN qualifies the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing

Montana State University-Northern offers the following nursing programs: Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (RN-BSN Completion Program). The ASN program is fully approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ASN qualifies the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Pipe Fitter Technology

Plumbing Technology

Our Associate of Applied Science degree in Plumbing Technology integrates the theory and applications of today's plumbing materials, technology, and installation practices with the requirements the state plumbing code to prepare the graduate for entry into the fields of plumbing as a apprentice plumber. MSU-Northern's innovative program is the only one of a kind in Montana and has the board support of the state's plumbing industry.

Program of Study in Business

Our Business Administration program provides you with a solid foundation in professional business management theories and practices with the flexibility to pursue your individual interest. The major provides broad coverage of the technical, interpersonal, conceptual, and analytical skills necessary to specialize in a particular area of interest such as entrepreneurship/small business, marketing, accounting or general business.

Program of study in General Education

This is a degree designed for students who: 1. Expect to complete a bachelor's degree at MSU-Northern but are undecided on a major; 2. Wish to complete their general education requirements at MSU-Northern before transferring to another institution to complete the remaining requirements for a bachelor's degree; 3. Wish to pursue an additional degree where having an associate degree will aid in admission.

Secondary Education: Industrial Tech

Candidates apply theory-to-practice pedagogy that will help them become effective 21st century educators. Candidates have a comprehensive content knowledge base used to instruct research based strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of and actively embrace diversity amongst people, cultures, circumstances, and environments.

Secondary Education: Social Science

Candidates apply theory-to-practice pedagogy that will help them become effective 21st century educators. Candidates have a comprehensive content knowledge base used to instruct research based strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of and actively embrace diversity amongst people, cultures, circumstances, and environments.

Teaching (Non-Licensure)

The Master of Science in Teaching (Non-Licensure) program provides advanced academic preparation including an education core, content-area coursework in a declared content area with advisor approval, and a culminating experience such as directed research, thesis, portfolio, or internship.

Trades Management

Our Business Administration program provides you with a solid foundation in professional business management theories and practices with the flexibility to pursue your individual interest. The major provides broad coverage of the technical, interpersonal, conceptual, and analytical skills necessary to specialize in a particular area of interest such as entrepreneurship/small business, marketing, accounting or general business.

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Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program at MSU-Northern is a nine month certificate program that prepares you for a successful employment in a variety of settings. As a welding school that integrates practical experience with welding theory, the program helps you build skills and knowledge that will give you an edge with employers.