Welcome to Montana Tech’s College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studies (CLSPS)!

CLSPS houses a wide array of programs spanning science, technology, and health. We’ve carefully designed each program with options to ensure our graduates gain market-ready skills for their chosen career path.    

If you’re passionate about a career in the basic and applied sciences, you’ll find the perfect program here. Our customizable degrees can even incorporate studies in communications, business, social sciences, and humanities, allowing you to tailor your education to your unique interests.  

The sheer breadth of educational opportunities within CLSPS is truly impressive, ready for you to pursue your passions.  As you explore our programs and their various options, we’re confident you’ll find an opportunity that exceeds your expectations for your education, life, and career. 

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Programs Offered
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Biological Sciences

Biology at Montana Tech is a gateway to expansive possibilities in medicine, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology or graduate school.

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Business and Information Technology

This program offers a robust curriculum designed to strengthen your core business principles while integrating cutting-edge information technology and management of information systems. Students can specialize in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Accounting.

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Chemistry

Students can choose from several areas of specialization, including biochemistry, environmental environmental chemistry, and a professional option.

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Data Science

With the growth in AI solutions, the market demand for data scientists is booming. Our programs, including a BS in Data Science and a Data Science minor, are crafted to integrate seamlessly with every science and engineering discipline, equipping you with essential skills for this exciting future.

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Education Partnership

Prepare to become either an Elementary or Secondary educator in Montana through the University of Montana-Western.

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Exercise and Health Science

Gain a deep understanding of the science of human movement, preparing you for a range of professional opportunities in fields such as medicine, physical therapy, and other professional roles within healthcare and physical training.

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Geochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry offers a M.S. degree in Geochemistry.

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Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

Earn a well-rounded and multidisciplinary degree from a program that mixes science with the arts.

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Math

This degree prepares students for in-demand, high-paying careers. Focus on pure math, applied math, or statistics with this versatile degree.

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Nursing

Enter the exciting world of health care by becoming a registered nurse at Montana Tech.

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Writing

The Writing Program aims to develop and improve the ability of all students to communicate effectively in academic and professional endeavors.

Pre-Professional Focus Areas
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Pre-Dentistry

The pre-dentistry program at Montana Tech is designed to give students the science pre-requisites for acceptance into a dental school.

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Pre-Law

Focus your undergraduate studies on pre-law requirements.

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Pre-MPH

A MPH degree trains professionals who tackle health issues that impact entire populations.

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Pre-Medicine

The pre-med program is a focused set of courses to qualify you for medical school.

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Pre-Pharmacy

Montana Tech has had a long history of placing students in pharmacy programs who were well prepared and are now practicing pharmacists.

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Pre-Physical Therapy

Students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy typically major in Exercise or Health Science or Biological Sciences.

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Pre-Physician's Assistant

Montana Tech’s faculty helps you tailor a plan of study to gain acceptance into physician's assistant programs.

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Pre-Professional Health

This focus area is a gateway to a career in health or medicine like optometry, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, etc.

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Pre-Veterinary Medicine

MTU has a strong Pre-Veterinary Medicine program, with many alumni who are now practicing veterinarians.

Additional Resources
Meet Our Leadership

Faculty do more to determine the quality of your college experience than anyone. Here you will find dedicated and knowledgeable faculty, whose first priority is to give you an outstanding education that prepares you for success.

Undergraduate Research

If you’re passionate about research, consider an undergraduate research project (URP) supported by grants from industry, the National Science Foundation, and the University. You can even earn a stipend!

Graduate School

If you’ve already earned your baccalaureate degree and are seeking entry to graduate school, start at Montana Tech. Two majors in the College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studies are available as master’s programs.

Accreditation

Accreditation varies by department. Please visit each program page for accreditation information.