Montana

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Rachel Helvik, Program Coordinator
Office of Vocational-Technical Education - Workforce Development Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
2500 Broadway, PO Box 203101
Helena, MT 59620-3101
(406)444-0318

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

For specific information, contact the Program Coordinator, address above.

BILLINGS

Acme Beauty College

320 N. 30th St., Billings, MT 59101. Cosmetology. Founded 1950. Contact: F.F. Griffin, Dir., (406)245-5567. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $2,500 Cosmetology; $800 Manicure. Enrollment: Total 23. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (2000 Hr); Manicurist (350 Hr)

College of Coiffure Art Ltd

1423 Wyoming Ave., Billings, MT 59102-5333. Contact: Kathy L. Korum, President, (406)656-9114. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,400. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Montana State University

1500 N. 30th St., Billings, MT 59101. Other. Founded 1927. Contact: Karen Everett, Director, (406)657-2158, 800-565-6762, Fax: (406)657-2302, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.msubillings.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1034 12-18 credits, or $86/credit. Enrollment: men 1,502, women 2,794. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NASAD; NASM; NCATE; NWCCU; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Junior (4 Sm); Accounting Technology (4 Sm); Administrative Assistant (2 Sm); Appliance Repair (2 Sm); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Sm); Auto Body Design (2 Sm); Automotive Collision Repair (2 Sm); Automotive Technology (4 Sm); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Sm); Computer Business Systems Technology (4 Sm); Data Processing (2 Yr); Diesel Technology (4 Sm); Drafting Technology (4 Sm); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Handicapped, Special Education (2 Yr); Microcomputers (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (3 Sm); Office, General (2 Sm); Paramedic (4 Sm); Secretarial, Legal (4 Sm); Secretarial, Medical (4 Sm); Welding Technology (2 Sm); Word Processing (2 Yr)

Montana State University-Billings-College of Technology

3803 Central Ave., Billings, MT 59102-9856. Contact: John Cech, Dean, (406)247-3000, Web Site: http://www.cot.msubillings.edu. Public. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,319 in-state; $6,361 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

MSU-Billings College of Technology

3803 Central Ave., Billings, MT 59102. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1969. Contact: John Cech, Dean, (406)247-3000, (406)247-3005, 800-565-6782, Fax: (406)652-1729, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cot.msubillings.edu/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2090 12-18 credits, resident; $5,769 non-resident. Enrollment: men 372, women 358. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NWCCU; NASAD; NASM; NCATE; CORE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Junior; Accounting Technology; Administrative Assistant; Air Conditioning & Heating; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Technology; Computer Applications; Computer Networking; Diesel Technology; Drafting Technology; Fire Science; Human Services; Medical Assistant; Metal Trades Technology; Network Support; Nursing, Practical; Office Technology; Paramedic; Plant Science; Radiologic Technology

Yellowstone Baptist College

1515 Shiloh Rd., Billings, MT 59106. Other. Founded 1974. Contact: Dr. William S. Phillips, Pres., (406)656-9950, 800-487-9950, Fax: (406)656-3737, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.yellowstonebaptist.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $120/credit hour. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Minister (130-132 Hr)

BOZEMAN

Academy of Cosmetology

133 W. Mendenhall, Bozeman, MT 59715. Cosmetology. Founded 1983. Contact: Verna Dupuis, (406)587-1265, (406)587-1264, 888-587-1265, Fax: (406)585-7357, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.academycosmetology.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,200. Enrollment: men 2, women 33. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (2000 Hr)

Health Works Institute

111 S.Grand Ave. Annex 3, Bozeman, MT 59715. Contact: Ruth Marion, Director, (406)582-1555, Web Site: http://healthworksinstitute.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $7,900 in-state; $7,900 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 18. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

School of Electronics at Saint George

2716 W Willard St., Bozeman, MT 59718-1832. Trade and Technical. Founded 1994. Contact: Shirley Valenzuela, (406)986-9804, Fax: (406)986-9804, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: $4,000 (3 months); $16,000 (9 months). Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Electronics Technology (12 Mo)

BUTTE

Butte Academy of Beauty Culture, Inc.

303 W. Park St., Butte, MT 59701. Cosmetology. Founded 1930. Contact: Darlene Battaiola, (406)723-8565, (406)782-6297, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,850. Enrollment: Total 35. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (2000 Hr)

Montana Tech College of Technology

25 Basin Creek Rd., Butte, MT 59701. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Tony Campeau, Dir. of Admissions, (406)496-3701, (406)496-4178, 800-445-TECH, Fax: (406)496-3710, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mtech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,946 in-state; $14,718 out-of-state/year; $5,128 room and board. Enrollment: men 1,146, women 940. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Computer Operator (3 Sm); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (3 Sem); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Small Engine Repair (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr); Word Processing (3 Sm)

CROW AGENCY

Little Big Horn College

1 Forestry Lane, Crow Agency, MT 59022. Contact: Dr. David Yarlott, President, (406)638-3100, (406)638-3116, Web Site: http://main.lbhc.cc.mt.us. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,400 in-state; $2,400 out-of-state.

GARDINER

Wilderness Connection Guide School

416 Cinnabar Basin Rd., Gardiner, MT 59030. Trade and Technical. Founded 1985. Contact: Robert Stermitz, Dir., (406)848-7863, 800-285-5482, Fax: (406)848-7863, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Week. Tuition: $3,000. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Wilderness Guide (4 Wk)

GLENDIVE

Dawson Community College

Box 421, 300 College Dr., Glendive, MT 59330. Two-Year College. Founded 1940. Contact: Jolene Myers, (406)377-3396, (406)377-9410, 800-821-8320, Fax: (406)377-8132, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.dawson.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $83/credit in-district; $114 out-of-district; $152 WUE; $189 Canadian Exchange student; $245 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 392. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NWCCU. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Agribusiness Technology (2 Yr); Agri-Power Equipment (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Computer Servicing - Software Applications (2 Yr); Correctional Science (1 Yr); Drug Abuse Counseling (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Livestock Management (1 Yr); Ranch & Farm Management (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

GREAT FALLS

Benefis Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology

500 15th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405. Allied Medical. Founded 1954. Contact: Thomas M. Liston, R.T., (406)455-2164, Fax: (406)455-2162, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $650 book fee. Enrollment: Total 12. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Dahls College of Beauty

716 Central Ave., Great Falls, MT 59401-3731. Contact: Trudi Sien, Director, (406)454-3453. Private. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

H & R Block Income Tax Preparation School

908 Central Ave., Great Falls, MT 59401. Business. Contact: District Manager, (406)761-8224, Fax: (406)761-4319. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $99. Enrollment: Total 54. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Income Tax Preparation

May Technical College

211 4th St., SW, Great Falls, MT 59404-2925. Trade and Technical. Founded 1990. Contact: Heidi Harden, (406)761-4000, 800-762-9832, Fax: (406)761-2418. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,850 per semester. Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration; Computer Technology; Management; Marketing; Medical Assistant; Paralegal

Montana State University of Technology-Great Falls

2100 16th Ave., S., Great Falls, MT 59405. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1969. Contact: Pam Parsons, (406)771-4314, (406)771-4300, 800-446-2698, Fax: (406)771-4317, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.msugf.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $161/credit resident; $382/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 1,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NWCCU; ADA; AHIMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (4 Sm); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Sm); Biological Technology (4 Sm); Business (4 Sm); Computer Networking (4 Sm); Computer Technology (2 Sm); Dental Assisting (2 Sm); Dental Receptionist (2 Sm); Entrepreneurship (4 Sm); Fire Fighting (4 Sm); Health Information Technology (4 Sm); Information Systems (2 Sm); Instrumentation Technology (4 Sm); Interior Design (4 Sm); Laboratory Technology (4 Sm); Legal Assistant (4 Sm); Medical Office Management (4 Sm); Medical Transcription (4 Sm); Microcomputers (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (4 Sm); Office Technology (4 Sm); Paramedic (4 Sm); Respiratory Therapy (4 Sm); Secretarial, General (2 Sm); Secretarial, Legal (2 Sm); Secretarial, Medical (2 Sm)

Mountain States Baptist College

216 Ninth St. North, Great Falls, MT 59401. Other. Founded 1981. Contact: Dr. Richard Jonas, Dean, (406)761-0308, Fax: (406)761-3654, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.fairview4u.org/msbc. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,700. Enrollment: men 11, women 11. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bible Study (2 Yr); Christian Service (2 Yr); Minister (4 Yr)

University of Great Falls

1301 20th St. South, Great Falls, MT 59405. Other. Founded 1932. Contact: Eugene Mcallister, Pres., (406)791-5200, 800-856-9544, Fax: (406)791-5209, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ugf.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $13,500 12-18 credits; less than 12 credits, $425 per credit. Enrollment: Total 700. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

HAMILTON

FWL Outfitters and Guide School

PO Box 1248, Hamilton, MT 59840. Trade and Technical. Founded 1975. Contact: Art Griffith, (406)821-4474, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://iho-fwl.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Month. Tuition: $3,000; 28-day resident training program; $325 home study training manual. Enrollment: Total 16. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Horse Management; Horsemanship; Horseshoeing

HARLEM

Fort Belknap College

Hwy. S. 2 & 66, Harlem, MT 59526-0159. Contact: Carole Falcon-chandler, President, (406)353-2607, Web Site: http://www.fbcc.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,410 in-state; $2,410 out-of-state.

HAVRE

Montana State University - Northern

PO Box 7751, 300 W. Eleventh St., Havre, MT 59501. Other. Founded 1929. Contact: Jim Potter, Dir. of Admissions, (406)265-3758, 800-662-6132, Fax: (406)265-3788, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.msun.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,815 12-18 credits; room and board $4,560. Enrollment: Total 1,640. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NWCCU. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agri-Engineering & Mechanics (2-4 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business Technology (4 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology (2-4 Yr); Communications Technology (2-4 Yr); Community Aid (2-4 Yr); Computer Information Science (2-4 Yr); Design (2-4 Yr); Diesel Technology (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2-4 Yr); Environmental Technology (2-4 Yr); Graphic Design (2-4 Yr); Health Occupations (2-4 Yr); Manufacturing Technology (2-4 Yr); Metal Trades Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Railroad Personnel (2-4 Yr); Water Quality Control (2 Yr)

HELENA

Big Sky Somatic Institute

1802 11th Ave., Helena, MT 59601-4760. Trade and Technical. Founded 1995. Contact: Lori Mathis, (406)442-8998, (866)442-8273, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.bigskysomatic.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,600-$10,000. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (160-1000Hr)

Carroll College

1601 North Benton, Helena, MT 59625. Other. Founded 1909. Contact: Dr. Jim Trudnowski, VP of Academic Affairs, (406)447-4300, 800-992-3648, Fax: (406)447-4533, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.carroll.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $8,389 per sem.; $3,123 room and board per sem. Enrollment: Total 1,500. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NWCCU. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Art (2 Yr); Health Care & Management

University of Montana-Helena College of Technology

1115 Roberts N., Helena, MT 59601. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1939. Contact: Vicky Cavanaugh, Dir. of Admissions, (406)444-6800, 800-241-4882, Fax: (406)444-6892, Web Site: http://www.umh.umontana.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $150 resident; $199 WUE student; $339 non-resident. Enrollment: Total 575. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NWCCU. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (4 Sm); Agri-Engineering & Mechanics (4 Sm); Auto Mechanics (4 Sm); Auto Mechanics - Diesel (4 Sm); Aviation Maintenance Technology (3 Sm); Bookkeeping (2 Sm); Carpentry (2 Sm); Computer Technology (4 Sm); Electronics Technology (4 Sm); Machine Tool & Die (2 Sm); Mechanics, Truck (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (3 Sm); Office Management (2 Sm); Office Technology (4 Sm); Secretarial, General (3 Sm); Welding, Combination (2 Sm)

KALISPELL

Alamon Telco-Alamon Telephone Training Center

315 W. Idaho, Kalispell, MT 59901. Contact: Margaret A. Gebhardt, President, 800-252-8838, Web Site: http://www.alamon.com. Private. Term: Other. Tuition: in-state; out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

Alamon Telephone Training Center

315 W. Idaho, Kalispell, MT 59901. Trade and Technical. Founded 1979. Contact: Margaret A. Gebhardt, (406)752-8838, 800-252-8838, Fax: 800-468-2645, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.alamon.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $1,500. Enrollment: Total 80. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Telephone Repair & Service (120 Hr)

Flathead Valley Community College

777 Grandview Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901. Contact: Jane Karas, President, (406)756-3822, (406)756-3846, Web Site: http://www.fvcc.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,605 in-state; $6,525 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

MILES CITY

Miles Community College

2715 Dickinson, Miles City, MT 59301. Two-Year College. Founded 1939. Contact: Lisa Blunt, Registrar, (406)874-6100, (406)874-6214, 800-541-9281, Fax: (406)874-6283, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.milescc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-Of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,550 in-state; $5,610 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 378. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCA-HLC; NWCCU. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1-2 Yr); Building Construction Technology (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Education (2 Yr); Health Information Technology (1-2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Physical Education (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Teacher Assistant (1-2 Yr)

MISSOULA

Modern Beauty School Inc.

2700 Paxson Street, Ste. G, Missoula, MT 59801. Contact: Lynn Startin, President, (406)721-1800, (406)549-9608. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $8,500. Enrollment: Total 40.

Rocky Mountain School of Photography

210 N. Higgins, Ste. 101, Missoula, MT 59802. Trade and Technical. Founded 1989. Contact: Jeanne Chaput, (406)543-0171, 800-394-7677, Fax: (406)721-9133, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.rmsp.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $5,350 for 11-week summer program plus $250 lab fee. Enrollment: men 70, women 70. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Photography (11 Wk)

St. Patrick Hospital School of Radiologic Technology

500 W. Broadway, PO Box 4587, Missoula, MT 59806. Allied Medical. Founded 1957. (406)329-5829. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $800 per year. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

University of Montana College of Technology

909 South Ave., W., Missoula, MT 59801. Nursing, Trade and Technical, Two-Year College, Other. Founded 1967. Contact: Amy Leary, (406)243-7882, (406)243-7828, 800-542-6882, Fax: (406)243-7889, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cte.umt.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,504 per semester in-state; $3,899 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,069. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (4 Sm); Administrative Assistant (4 Sm); Bookkeeping (2 Sm); Building Maintenance (2 Sm); Carpentry (2 or 4 Sm); Culinary Arts (2 Sm); Customer Service (2 Sm); Electronics Technology (4 Sm); Entrepreneurship; Food Service & Management (4 Sm); Heavy Equipment (2 Sm); Information Systems (4 Sm); Marketing & Sales (2 or 4 Sm); Mechanics, Diesel (4 Sm); Medical Administrative Assistant (4 Sm); Medical Assistant (4 Sm); Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Receptionist (2 Sm); Medical Transcription (4 Sm); Microcomputers (4 Sm); Network Support (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (4 Sm); Office Administration (4 Sm); Paralegal (4 Sm); Pharmacy Technician (4 Sm); Radiologic Technology (4 Sm); Respiratory Therapy (4 Sm); Retail Management (4 Sm); Surgical Technology (4 Sm); Welding Technology (2 Sm)

PABLO

Salish-Kootenai College

52000 Hwy. 93, Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855. Other. Founded 1977. Contact: Lois Slater, (406)275-4800, (406)275-4866, Fax: (406)275-4801, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.skc.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $4,176 per year. Enrollment: Total 1,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ADA; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Building Trades (1 Yr); Business (2-4 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1-2 Yr); Environmental Technology (2-4 Yr); Forestry Technology (2 Yr); Human Services (4 Yr); Medical Record Technology (1-2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2-4 Yr); Office, General (1-2 Yr)

PHILIPSBURG

Royal Tine Enterprises—Guide & Packer School, Fly Fishing School, Camp Cooking School

PO Box 809, Philipsburg, MT 59858. Other. Founded 1993. Contact: Cody Hensen, (406)859-5138, 800-400-1375, Fax: (406)859-5138, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.royaltine.com/. Private. Men. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program ($3,550-$4,350). Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Forestry Technology (1-5 Wk); Wilderness Guide (4-5 Wk)

POPLAR

Fort Peck Community College

605 Indian Street, Poplar, MT 59255. Contact: James E. Shanley, President, (406)768-6300, (406)768-6325, Web Site: http://www.fpcc.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,440 in-state; $1,440 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

TROUT CREEK

Montana Guide Training Center

22 Swamp Creek Rd., Trout Creek, MT 59874. Trade and Technical. Contact: Jerry Malson, (406)847-5582, Fax: (406)827-3789, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://montanaguidetrainingcenter.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Month. Tuition: $2,950. Enrollment: Total 16. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Animal Science - Companion Animal Care & Management; Cook, Short Order; Fisheries & Wildlife Management; Meat Cutting; Wilderness Guide

VICTOR

Northwestern O.G.C. School

1765 Pleasant View Dr., Victor, MT 59875. Trade and Technical. Founded 1982. Contact: Rick Wemple, (406)642-3262, 888-642-1010, Fax: (406)642-3462, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.wildlifeadventuresinc.com; Mike or Debra Caniglia. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,895, includes room & board, also home study video program $395. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Wilderness Guide (4 Wk)

Northwestern Professional Outfitter, Guide & Wilderness Camp Cook School

1765 Pleasant View Dr., Victor, MT 59875. Trade and Technical. Founded 1983. Contact: Rick Wemple, Administrator, (406)642-3262, 888-642-1010, Fax: (406)642-3462, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.wildlifeadventuresinc.com; Mike or Debra Caniglia. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,895 for 4 week program; $395 for 30 hour home study video program. Enrollment: Total 42. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Horsemanship; Taxidermy; Veterinary Technology; Wilderness Guide (300 Hr)

WHITEHALL

Asten Center

121 W. Legion St., Whitehall, MT 59759. Allied Medical. Founded 1983. Contact: Hervey Perez, (406)287-5670, 800-599-9009, Fax: (406)287-7900. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $7,150. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (600 Hr)