Montana State Online

https://www.montana.edu/online/

Whether you’re on campus or around the world, MSU offers every student a hands-on, active learning environment and a welcoming “Mountains and Minds” attitude. Online degree and certificate programs present a flexible choice for many students. Our team is here to help you find the best course of study to achieve your goals; information on tuition, registration and grades; and support and best practices for succeeding as an Online Bobcat.

Admission

To take an online course or to enter an online degree or certificate program, an applicant needs to formally apply to MSU as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Learning Management System

Online courses at MSU are delivered using the Canvas system.

To learn more about being an online student:

Please visit Montana State Online. Or, visit MSU's Programs and Degrees website and select "Online Programs" in the Degree Type menu.

For more information:

distance@montana.edu
1-406-994-6550

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor's Degrees

Certificates of Technical Studies

Professional Certificates

Graduate Programs

Note: An asterisk next to the degree title indicates that the program is WRGP Eligible. *

College of Agriculture

Department of Agricultural Economics & Economics

  • M.S. in Agricultural Education (Hybrid Online and On-Campus)
    • Thesis Option - Ideal for students seeking to pursue a career in academia or research-focused roles.
    • Professional Paper Option - Ideal for educators who want to enhance their career with research but are more focused on applying practical outcomes rather than pursuing further academic degrees.
    • Professional Master's Option - Ideal for educators seeking advancement in their current career without the need for research, focusing on practical knowledge and skills to move up the career ladder.

Department of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences

College of Arts & Architecture

School of Music

College of Education, Health & Human Development

Department of Counseling

Department of Education

Department of Food Systems, Nutrition & Kinesiology

Department of Human Development & Community Health

College of Letters & Science

Department of English

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Department of Native American Studies

Department of Science Education

College of Nursing