Helena College University of Montana
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available22
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate59%
AP Credit Policy
A score of 3,4 or 5 on an AP exam for any equivalent Helena College course will warrant the award of full course credit. Applicants must request that official scores be sent directly to Admissions & Records.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTZ 106 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOB 160 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | M 171 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | M 172 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHMY121 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSCI 110 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARTZ 105 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | WRIT 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | LIT 110 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST ELCT |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FRCH 101 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GPHY 111 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECNS 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECNS 201 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHSX ELCT |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHSX ELCT |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYX 100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPNS 101 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 216 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI 210 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HSTA 101 and 102 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST ELCT |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
C
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
F
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
G
- General Studies
L
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Metal Fabricator
P
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Small Business Administration/Management
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
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