Additional Academic Opportunities at Helena College

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

UM - Missoula

School of Business Administration Transfer Initiative

Western Governors University

B.S. in Nursing

Associate of Science - Business Administration

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@helenacollege.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@helenacollege.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.