Program Overview

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University of Montana Graduate Programs

The University of Montana offers a wide range of graduate programs across various colleges and schools. These programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field, preparing them for careers in research, industry, and other professional pursuits.

Graduate School Policies

The Graduate School at the University of Montana has established policies and standards that govern graduate education. These policies can be found on the Graduate School Policies page and include information on admission requirements, degree requirements, and academic standards.

College of the Arts and Media Graduate Programs

The College of the Arts and Media offers graduate programs in fields such as journalism, music, theatre, and visual arts. These programs are designed to provide students with advanced training in their chosen field, preparing them for careers in the arts and media.

College of Business Graduate Programs

The College of Business offers graduate programs in business administration, accounting, and entrepreneurship. These programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in business, preparing them for careers in management, finance, and other related fields.

College of Health Graduate Programs

The College of Health offers graduate programs in fields such as public health, health administration, and occupational therapy. These programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in healthcare, preparing them for careers in healthcare management, policy, and practice.

College of Humanities and Sciences Graduate Programs

The College of Humanities and Sciences offers graduate programs in fields such as anthropology, biology, chemistry, and psychology. These programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field, preparing them for careers in research, academia, and other professional pursuits.

Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs

The University of Montana also offers interdisciplinary graduate programs that combine coursework and research from multiple departments and colleges. These programs are designed to provide students with a broad-based education that prepares them for careers in fields such as environmental studies, international development, and public policy.

Public History Graduate Certificate

The Public History Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit program that provides students with advanced training in public history. The program includes coursework in public history, museum studies, and historic preservation, as well as an internship or independent study project.

Course Requirements

• Complete one of the following courses:
  • HSTA 575: Public History
  • HSTA 591: Special Topics
• Complete one of the following courses:
  • HSTA 598: Internship
  • HSTR 598: Internship
  • HSTR 592: Independent Study
• Complete one of the following courses:
  • ARTH 584: Museum Studies Seminar
  • HSTA 501: Readings in Early American History
  • HSTA 502: Readings in Modern American History
  • HSTA 553: Modern America
  • HSTA 566: The American West
  • HSTA 570: U.S. Women's History
  • HSTA 577: Law, Capitalism, and Democracy in U.S. History
  • HSTR 501: Readings in Early Modern History
  • HSTR 502: Readings in Modern European History
  • HSTR 585: Latin America
• 3 credits of additional coursework, including seminar (594) or special offerings (595) in public history, approved by the Director of the Public History Program
• Total Hours: 12

Accreditation and Mission

The University of Montana is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The university's mission is to provide high-quality educational programs that prepare students for careers in a wide range of fields. The university is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.