University of Montana Western
Academics
- Graduation Rate47%
- Majors Available38
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio14:1
- Retention Rate76%
AP Credit Policy
The University of Montana Western allows the awarding of college credit or advanced placement to individuals who successfully complete the Advanced Placement Exam. Score of 3 or higher is required in most cases.
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 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's
A
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Ecology
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
G
- General Studies
H
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Military Applied Sciences, Other
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
N
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
P
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Psychology, General
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
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
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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