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Montana State University – Billings

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1500 University Drive Billings, Montana 59101-0298

Telephone:

406-657-2011

Degree Levels:

Associate Baccalaureate Masters

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Four Year

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Billings, MT
Address1500 University Drive
CityBillings
TypeMain Campus
City College
Address3803 Central Ave
CityBillings
TypeAdditional Location
Montana State Prison
Address400 Conley Lake Road
CityDeer Lodge
TypeAdditional Location
Montana Women's Prison
Address701 S 27th St
CityBillings
TypeAdditional Location

Montana State University – Billings

Institution Programs

Accounting
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0301
Accounting Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits63
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0302
Applied Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP30.9999
Art
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0702
Art
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0701
Art Education: K-12
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits125
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1302
Associate of Applied Science in General Business (AAS) Prison Education Program (MSP)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits66
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
Associate of Applied Science in General Business (AAS) Prison Education Program (MWP)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits66
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
Athletic Training
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits56
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0913
Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits72
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0603
Auto Collision Repair Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits33
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0603
Auto Refinishing Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits34
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0603
Automotive Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits36
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Automotive Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits71
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) Prison Education Program (MSP)
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0101
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) Prison Education Program (MWP)
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0101
Biology
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP26.0101
Biology: Medical Lab Science Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP26.0502
Broadfield Major in Elementary Education
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits128
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1202
Business Administration
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0204
Business Administration: Accounting Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
Business Administration: Finance Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
Business Administration: General Business Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
Business Administration: Management Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
Business Administration: Marketing Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
Chemistry
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP40.0501
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling: Mental Health Counseling Option
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.1508
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Option
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits66
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.2399
Communication
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP09.0100
Computer Programming & Application Development
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits63
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0201
Construction Management
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits63
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0201
Construction Technology - Carpentry
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits34
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0201
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP43.0104
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP43.0104
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits36
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP43.0104
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Art K-12
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Elementary Ed
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits48
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - English
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Health and PE
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - History
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Mathematics
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Music
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Spanish K-12
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits38
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option -Broadfield Science
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits48
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0301
Cybersecurity/Computer Systems
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits66
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0901
Cybersecurity/Network Support
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits63
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0901
Cybersecurity/Network Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits61
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0901
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits72
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.091
Diesel Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits69
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0605
Diesel Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits35
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0605
English
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP23.0101
English: Teaching Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits128
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1305
Environmental Studies
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP03.0103
Fire Science
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP43.0201
General Business
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits66
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0101
General Studies Associate of Arts
Degree TypeAssociate of Arts (AA)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0102
General Studies Associate of Science
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0102
Health Administration
Degree TypeMaster of Health Administration (MHA)
Credits51
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0701
Health Administration
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0701
Health Administration and Leadership Certificate
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits18
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0701
Health and Human Performance: Health and Wellness Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP31.0504
Health and Human Performance: Human Performance Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP31.0501
Health and Human Performance: Teaching Option K-12
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1314
History
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP54.0101
History: Teaching Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits128
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1328
Human Resource Management
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits32
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.1001
Human Resources
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.1001
Human Services
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP42.2802
Instrument and Electrical Technician
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.1701
Interdisciplinary Studies
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits36
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.0101
Liberal Studies
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0101
Mathematics
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP27.0101
Mathematics: Teaching Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1311
Medical Coding
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits31
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0713
Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Specialist
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits61
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0713
Music: Commercial Music Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.1003
Music: Performance Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0903
Music: Teaching Option
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits128
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1312
Nursing
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits72
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.3801
Nursing BS
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits49
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.3801
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP31.0101
Paramedic
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits72
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0904
Political Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP45.1001
Practical Nursing
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits40
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.3901
Pre Prof Nursing
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits0
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.1105
Pre Prof Physical Therapy
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits0
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.1199
Process Plant Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.0499
Psychology
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP42.0101
Psychology
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits42
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP42.0101
Psychology - Internship Option
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP42.0101
Public Relations
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP09.0902
Radiologic Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits80
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0911
Reading
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits36
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1315
School Counseling
Degree TypeMaster Education (MEd)
Credits48
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1101
School Counseling - Licensure Option
Degree TypeMaster of Education (MEd)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1101
Sociology
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP45.1101
Special Education
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits39
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1001
Special Education - Secondary BSED
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits134
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1001
Special Education Advanced Studies
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits33
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1001
Special Education Generalist
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits36
Credit Period
CIP13..1001
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits67
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits40
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0506
Program Degree Type Credits Credit Period CIP
Accounting Associate of Science (AS) 60 Semester 52.0301
Accounting Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 63 Semester 52.0302
Applied Science Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 120 Semester 30.9999
Art Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 120 Semester 50.0702
Art Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 50.0701
Art Education: K-12 Bachelor of Arts (BA) 125 Semester 13.1302
Associate of Applied Science in General Business (AAS) Prison Education Program (MSP) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 66 Semester 52.0101
Associate of Applied Science in General Business (AAS) Prison Education Program (MWP) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 66 Semester 52.0101
Athletic Training Master of Science (MS) 56 Semester 51.0913
Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 72 Semester 47.0603
Auto Collision Repair Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 33 Semester 47.0603
Auto Refinishing Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 34 Semester 47.0603
Automotive Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 36 Semester 47.0604
Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 71 Semester 47.0604
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) Prison Education Program (MSP) Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 24.0101
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) Prison Education Program (MWP) Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 24.0101
Biology Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 26.0101
Biology: Medical Lab Science Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 26.0502
Broadfield Major in Elementary Education Bachelor of Science (BS) 128 Semester 13.1202
Business Administration Associate of Science (AS) 60 Semester 52.0204
Business Administration: Accounting Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 52.0101
Business Administration: Finance Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 52.0101
Business Administration: General Business Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 52.0101
Business Administration: Management Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 52.0101
Business Administration: Marketing Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 52.0101
Chemistry Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 40.0501
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling: Mental Health Counseling Option Master of Science (MS) 60 Semester 51.1508
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Option Master of Science (MS) 66 Semester 51.2399
Communication Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 09.0100
Computer Programming & Application Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 63 Semester 11.0201
Construction Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 63 Semester 46.0201
Construction Technology - Carpentry Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 34 Semester 46.0201
Criminal Justice Associate of Science (AS) 60 Semester 43.0104
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 43.0104
Criminal Justice Master of Science (MS) 36 Semester 43.0104
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Art K-12 Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Elementary Ed Master Education (MEd) 48 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - English Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Health and PE Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - History Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Mathematics Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Music Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option - Spanish K-12 Master Education (MEd) 38 Semester 13.0301
Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Licensure Option -Broadfield Science Master Education (MEd) 48 Semester 13.0301
Cybersecurity/Computer Systems Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 66 Semester 11.0901
Cybersecurity/Network Support Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 63 Semester 11.0901
Cybersecurity/Network Technology Associate of Science (AS) 61 Semester 11.0901
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 72 Semester 51.091
Diesel Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 69 Semester 47.0605
Diesel Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 35 Semester 47.0605
English Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 23.0101
English: Teaching Option Bachelor of Arts (BA) 128 Semester 13.1305
Environmental Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 03.0103
Fire Science Associate of Science (AS) 60 Semester 43.0201
General Business Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 66 Semester 52.0101
General Studies Associate of Arts Associate of Arts (AA) 60 Semester 24.0102
General Studies Associate of Science Associate of Science (AS) 60 Semester 24.0102
Health Administration Master of Health Administration (MHA) 51 Semester 51.0701
Health Administration Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 51.0701
Health Administration and Leadership Certificate Certificate, Graduate 18 Semester 51.0701
Health and Human Performance: Health and Wellness Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 31.0504
Health and Human Performance: Human Performance Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 31.0501
Health and Human Performance: Teaching Option K-12 Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 13.1314
History Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 54.0101
History: Teaching Option Bachelor of Arts (BA) 128 Semester 13.1328
Human Resource Management Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 32 Semester 52.1001
Human Resources Associate of Science (AS) 60 Semester 52.1001
Human Services Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 42.2802
Instrument and Electrical Technician Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 15.1701
Interdisciplinary Studies Master Education (MEd) 36 Semester 13.0101
Liberal Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 24.0101
Mathematics Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 27.0101
Mathematics: Teaching Option Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 13.1311
Medical Coding Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 31 Semester 51.0713
Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Specialist Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 61 Semester 51.0713
Music: Commercial Music Option Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 50.1003
Music: Performance Option Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Semester 50.0903
Music: Teaching Option Bachelor of Arts (BA) 128 Semester 13.1312
Nursing Associate of Science (AS) 72 Semester 51.3801
Nursing BS Bachelor of Science (BS) 49 Semester 51.3801
Outdoor Adventure Leadership Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 31.0101
Paramedic Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 72 Semester 51.0904
Political Science Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 45.1001
Practical Nursing Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 40 Semester 51.3901
Pre Prof Nursing Bachelor of Science (BS) 0 Semester 51.1105
Pre Prof Physical Therapy Bachelor of Science (BS) 0 Semester 51.1199
Process Plant Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 15.0499
Psychology Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 42.0101
Psychology Master of Science (MS) 42 Semester 42.0101
Psychology - Internship Option Master of Science (MS) 60 Semester 42.0101
Public Relations Master of Science (MS) 30 Semester 09.0902
Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 80 Semester 51.0911
Reading Master Education (MEd) 36 Semester 13.1315
School Counseling Master Education (MEd) 48 Semester 13.1101
School Counseling - Licensure Option Master of Education (MEd) 60 Semester 13.1101
Sociology Bachelor of Science (BS) 120 Semester 45.1101
Special Education Master of Science (MS) 39 Semester 13.1001
Special Education - Secondary BSED Bachelor of Science (BS) 134 Semester 13.1001
Special Education Advanced Studies Master of Science (MS) 33 Semester 13.1001
Special Education Generalist Master of Science (MS) 36 13..1001
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 67 Semester 48.0508
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 40 Semester 48.0506

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