2007-2009 General Bulletin
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, Montana 59101-0298
(406) 657-2011
www.msubillings.edu
Continuous Quality Improvement: A way of life at Montana State University Billings
Montana State University Billings is a student-centered learning environment that is enhanced by commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). This dedication to CQI means that the University faculty and staff continually review programs and services to our students to provide an optimal educational experience. This persistent pursuit of quality improvement to assure excellence involves our students, staff, faculty, administration and our community.
Important Notice to All Students
This General Bulletin is published biennially by Montana State University Billings as a guide for students, faculty and others interested in the institution. Students are expected to be familiar with the University regulations and information which are set forth in this publication. Effective date of this General Bulletin is August 2007.
The University is not responsible for cancellation of classes due to damage to campus facilities or unavailability of teaching personnel resulting from severe weather conditions, natural or man-made disasters, work stoppages or emergency situations declared by the Governor.
Advisors assist students with selection of courses and other academically related issues, but the ultimate responsibility for meeting graduation requirements belongs to students.
MSU Billings reserves the right to change the regulations and fees in this Bulletin at any time during the two-year period the publication is in effect. The institution, with the concurrence of the Board of
Regents of Higher Education, also reserves the right to add or withdraw courses and degree programs at any time.
Effective dates of changes will be determined by the proper authorities and shall apply to prospective students and to those who are already enrolled.
For further information, write to the Office of Admissions and Records; Montana State University Billings; 1500 University Drive; Billings, Montana 59101-0298.
Degree Levels
Montana State University Billings offers pre-professional and certification programs and awards degrees at the associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels. MSU Billings also offers post-master’s (non-degree) supervisor endorsement programs in Reading K-12 and Special Education K-12.
Accreditation
Montana State University Billings is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education for preparing elementary and secondary teachers and school counselors through the Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees and the Master of Science in Special Education degree. MSU Billings is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Council on Rehabilitation Education. College of Technology programs are approved by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and the Montana Board of Nursing. MSU Billings has achieved candidacy status for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for its College of Business. Please see the College of Technology Catalog for accreditation information about the College of Technology programs.
Faculty
MSU Billings faculty have expertise in many areas and approximately 91 percent hold the highest degrees in their fields. They contribute a number of articles each year to academic and professional journals in their fields and they participate with their peers nationwide at conferences and seminars. Each year they receive grants ranging from Fulbrights for study abroad to those for the investigation of human and scientific information. Because the faculty is involved in research, students may also become involved in research including the presentation of findings at conferences and the publication of papers in journals. Because the faculty is involved with their peers, students are exposed to the latest information in each discipline. Because the faculty is involved in communicating with their colleagues around the country, they also continue being involved in expressing those ideas to students.
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