The Montrose Campus has been serving students in the Montrose and surrounding region since 1991. The Campus provides courses leading to the completion of selected associate of art (AA) degrees, bachelor of art (BA) degree completion tracks, general education classes, and selected upper division and graduate-level classes.
2009-2010 Academic Programs: a listing of all academics available through Mesa State College
The Montrose Campus offers students the opportunity to complete an associate of art degree in liberal arts, emphasis business administration, or the completion of most upper-division courses in the bachelor of business administration, emphasis management degree.
AA, Liberal Arts, emphasis Business Administration: The associate of arts (AA) degree in business administration provides students with all general education requirements as well as an overview of the business world.
BBA, emphasis Management: The bachelor of business Administration is designed to prepare students for the challenges of today's organizations, as well as, the business world of tomorrow. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to compete in both the local and global business environments. Additionally, the program allows for an emphasis in specialized areas such as management (other areas available through Grand Junction campus).
Delivery methods of BBA courses: face-to-face, video-conference technology, occasional commute to Grand Junction
The Montrose Campus offers the opportunity for individuals to pursue a career as an elementary educator. The program is presently available through the Montrose Campus using on-site faculty, video-conferencing technology, and online courses.
BA, Liberal Arts, with Elementary Education licensure: Graduates of this program are eligible to become licensed as an Elementary Education (grades K-6) educator in the State of Colorado. Mesa State College is actively seeking applicants for the next cycle of Elementary Education licensure sequence beginning in Fall of 2009. A new cohort begins every two years (i.e. the next group will begin Fall of 2011). For course scheduling, please refer to the planning matrix below.
The program is presently available through the Montrose Campus using on-site faculty, video-conferencing technology, and online courses. The first half of the degree program consists of 60 credit hours of coursework in a variety of disciplines. In the junior year (second half) of the program, students begin the Elementary Education licensure sequence. The Elementary Education licensure sequence is designed to allow participants to work part-time during the daytime, and attend classes in the afternoons and evenings. The typical weekly schedule includes two to three days of classes beginning in the late afternoon and evening. As real experience with schools and students are an integral part of this program, participants will be required to spend 40 or more hours in schools each semester, in addition to the college classes. Since the final two semesters (pre-internship and internship) of the program require a considerable amount of time in the schools, working a job outside of the program will be difficult.
Degree Requirements - Social Science Emphasis (PDF of 2009-10 Program Sheet)
Course Planning Matrix for Montrose Campus Students
AAS, Registered Nurse: The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in nursing is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to achieve a higher degree (LPN to registered nurse, RN), opening up greater employment opportunities, increased compensation, and more job security. The AAS in nursing program prepares the student to be a technical nurse who has achieved a balance between general college and nursing education. The AAS in nursing RN is prepared to be a direct care giver in hospitals, long-term facilities, and ambulatory care-clinic settings.
Application Process (deadline October 1)
AA, Liberal Arts, emphasis Business Computer Information Systems:
The AA in business computer information systems degree, in addition to providing students with all of their general education is useful in giving students a working knowledge of computer hardware and software. The students learn to use common productivity tools such as presentation software, spreadsheets, and database management software. This skill set will give students an edge in most future classes or provide several skills to be used in the workplace immediately.
Please contact the Montrose Campus if you are interested in this program; offerings are dependent upon enrollments.
AS, Sport Management: The Associate of Science (AS) in sports management is designed for students who may consider furthering their education in the areas of sport management, business, athletic training, and kinesiology. The program includes all general education courses. The AS in sports management is useful in giving students an overview of the discipline of sport management and how it applies to the business of sport in all of its many facets. Western Colorado's active lifestyle provides the student with a variety of opportunities for internships and entry-level employment in commercial or public recreation and sport organizations. Graduates of this program may obtain entry-level positions in sport management or continue to pursue their bachelor-level education to obtain eventual higher level positions in sport management, business, or kinesiology related positions.
The program is presently available through the Montrose Campus using on-site faculty, and online courses.
AA, Liberal Arts, emphasis Humanities: The associate of arts degree (AA) works in two ways: 1) it can function as a terminal degree; 2) it can function as a pathway into a baccalaureate degree in the humanities. The degree program meets the requirements of the Colorado Statewide General Education Core. A student who is granted this degree can transfer to any institution in Colorado and graduate in a baccalaureate degree program by taking no more than 60 hours from that institution. The same applies for students who decide to move from the AA program into any Mesa State BA program.
Students can build a course of study that focuses on their area of interest in the following disciplines: Writing - Creative or Technical, Fine and Performing Arts, Foreign Languages, Literature, Mass Communications, Philosophy and/or Speech.
AA, Liberal Arts, emphasis Social Sciences: The associate of arts degree (AA) works in two ways: 1) it can function as a terminal degree; 2) it can function as a pathway into a baccalaureate degree in the humanities. The degree program meets the requirements of the Colorado Statewide General Education Core. A student who is granted this degree can transfer to any institution in Colorado and graduate in a baccalaureate degree program by taking no more than 60 hours from that institution. The same applies for students who decide to move from the AA program into any Mesa State BA program.
The Social Science emphasis provides students with the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the various disciplines which traditionally constitute the Social Sciences: Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology and Geography. The Social Science program provides an excellent and broad preparation for many different career goals including social science education, graduate school in several disciplines, law and public service.
Technical Certificate, Manufacturing Supervision: The objective of the Technical Certificate in Manufacturing Supervision is to provide education and training necessary to become an effective supervisor of employees in a manufacturing setting. The Technical Certificate in Manufacturing Supervision targets existing supervisors, as well as prospective supervisors who are working in a manufacturing setting. The content of this certificate was determined through an independent study commissioned by Mesa State College - Montrose Campus, the Montrose Economic Development Corporation, and an association of over 30 manufacturing firms in Western Colorado. Students enrolled in this Technical Certificate program will learn techniques to become more effective communicators; expand their knowledge of general business principles and manufacturing practices; further develop their critical thinking abilities related to manufacturing and supervision; and assure their ability to understand the language of manufacturing as it relates to blueprints and geometric tolerances.
Please contact the Montrose Campus if you are interested in this program; offerings are dependent upon enrollments.
