UM Bitterroot has announced the launch of several new academic programs leading to certificates and associate degrees available to Ravalli County residents. “It’s not too late to get enrolled and start a program this fall” stated Kristina Berger, Director of UM Bitterroot. “We continue to see a steady increase in student enrollment as we gear up for fall semester.”
Classes began August 28th.
“We are excited to expand the offerings at UM Bitterroot to provide more pathways for students to access quality education,” said Berger. “Under Director Berger’s leadership, the University of Montana has put together a full suite of career education and transfer programming at Bitterroot College” stated Dr. Tom Gallagher, Associate Vice Provost of Workforce Development and Two-year Education. The UM Bitterroot campus connects our diverse rural community to a wide array of accessible learning opportunities and student success services.
New pathways have been developed to guide transfer students looking to complete the associate of arts (AA) and associate of science (AS) degree as a stepping stone to the bachelor’s degree. In addition, UM Bitterroot will be launching options for four associate of applied science degrees and eight workforce certificates programs.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Laboratory Technology prepares students for careers in clinical laboratory environments, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, commercial laboratories,
biotechnology, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, technical services and sales, or veterinary laboratories. At the end of the program, students sit for the national certification exam and apply for state licensure. This pathway is in response to the growing healthcare, biotechnology and pharmaceutical workforce needs in the Bitterroot Valley.
UM Bitterroot has also added Associate of Applied Science Degree options in Medical Information Technology, Paramedicine, and Surgery Technology. These two-year degree programs provide students remote learning options and require limited or no travel.
Bitterroot campus has vastly increased the number of workforce education program offerings available to Ravalli County residents. Academic certificate programs provide access to high demand, high paying careers and can be “stacked” with general education offerings for students looking to complete the associate degree while pursuing career education… Accessible certificate programs are available in Accounting/Bookkeeping, Legal Studies, Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) , Medical Reception, Addictions Counseling, Clinical Medical Assisting (CMA), Cybersecurity, and Medical Claims Specialists. These programs are accessible to all Ravalli County residents and delivered using a combination of on-campus classes and accessible online learning. UM Bitterroot is committed to innovative programming that allows students to #STARTHERESTAYHERE.
“We are excited to offer these new programs to our students,” said Kristina Berger. “These programs will provide our students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s economy.”
For more information about the new programs, visit www.umt.edu/bc, stop by the office at 103 South 9th Street, Hamilton, or call 406-375-0100.