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Welcome to University College
Welcome to University College, the home of several campus-wide academic programs designed to enhance learning for all. I invite you to explore this website to find exciting possibilities that will complement your studies.
You may be wondering, "What is a University College?" A number of functions are served by University College (UC) including: providing a portal of entry for students who wish to explore several disciplines before declaring a major; housing the MSU Academic Advising Center; offering interdisciplinary degrees in Liberal Studies and American Studies; and enhancing education through the MSU Leadership Fellows Certificate Program, undergraduate research, and the Honors Program.
Please feel free to use the contact information provided on every program webpage if you have questions that remain unanswered. All best wishes for your MSU experience and I hope you enjoy getting to know our faculty, staff, students, and the beautiful area surrounding Bozeman!
Sincerely,
Gregory Young, DMA
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
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| Liberal Studies Degree |
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| A broad array of faculty and staff from MSU-Bozeman have worked for over two years designing a new interdisciplinary degree - Bachelor of Liberal Studies. The Board of Regents gave final approval for this new program at the November 2003 meeting. The Liberal Studies curriculum provides a general education degree designed specifically to meet the needs of students wanting to pursue a flexible cross-disciplinary educational program, which is not as prescriptive as traditional curricula. Some of the most exciting and innovative advances in human knowledge are occurring at the intersections of traditional academic disciplines, and the Liberal Studies degree provides curricular structure that allows students to explore these emerging areas. The intellectual skills provided by rigorous, cross-disciplinary studies are increasingly being recognized as the appropriate foundation for success in a broad range of careers and post-baccalaureate programs ranging from business and management to medicine. |
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3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce/Alumni Award for Excellence
David Ude graduated in May 2008 from MSU with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and is featured with Stephen Versaevel, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music and Greg Young, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
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American Studies
Drawing on the cultural resources of the Museum of the Rockies, Yellowstone National Park, and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and upon the strength and diversity of the departments in the College of Arts and Architecture and the College of Letters and Sciences, the Bachelor of Arts in American Studies provides a richly interdisciplinary curriculum. The Board of Regents gave final approval for this new program at the November 2006 meeting. The American Studies degree offers a broad, integrated, and interdisciplinary approach for studying the United States. Interdisciplinary studies foster connections among disciplines and draw on multiple areas of knowledge.
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Undergraduate Scholars Program (USP)
The USP continues in its campus leadership role of facilitating and supporting undergraduate research in collaboration with MSU faculty. USP Interim Director Steven Holmgren, is working on institutionalizing undergraduate research/creativity, and the research requirement in Core 2.0 will be an important part of this process. Now in its tenth year, this program has grown substantially since its inception and now supports approximately 300 students annually by awarding grants and/or providing academic credit to students who undertake an investigative or creative project in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Over 200 students did full-time undergraduate research at MSU-Bozeman this past summer.
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The University Honors Program at Montana State University - Bozeman provides opportunities for students to study, conduct research, and exchange ideas in a challenging and supportive academic environment. In addition to learning from outstanding faculty members, Honors students can attend special Honors seminars, take interdisciplinary honors courses, and engage in independent study and research opportunities. Select information topics from the menu to find out more about the Honors Program.
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The University Studies Program
The mission of the University Studies Program is to encourage and assist students in the exploration of their interests, the pursuit of their goals, and the development of their intellectual knowledge and skills in the belief that every student can reach their full potential. The mission and the goals of the University Studies Program are achieved through the delivery of professional academic advising and the University Studies Freshman Seminar. One third of the entering freshman class enrolls in University Studies.
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Directed Interdisciplinary Studies
For undergraduates interested in pursuing an area of scholarly/creative inquiry that falls outside the established departmental structure of MontanaStateUniversity, a bachelor's degree program in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies has been approved by the Regents of the Montana University System. Directed Interdisciplinary Studies (DIS) is not a "double-degree" nor a "major-minor" degree program. Interdisciplinary study is defined as the integration of more than one intellectual or methodological perspective on a problem (or set of related problems) identified by the student and approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) consisting of three or more faculty members representing at least three different categories and two different disciplines. DIS majors are required to meet with their FAC as a whole each semester and to file a progress report each semester.
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MSU Leadership Fellows Certificate Program
The MSU Leadership Fellows Program, administered by University College in cooperation with the MSU Leadership Institute and Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU), challenges students to discover their true potential by developing ethical and critical thinking skills as they relate to leadership. It is intended that these students will become effective agents of positive change in society. This interdisciplinary program is for students aspiring to earn a designation of “MSU Leadership Fellow” on their transcript.
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The Association of Deans and Directors of University Colleges and Undergraduate Studies |
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