Department of Letters & Science
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Africana Studies
The Africana Studies certificate will be a 15 credit BA-level certificate in Africana Studies. Africana Studies explores African and African American history, life, and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Both TT and NTT faculty will offer courses in the program. The Africana Studies certificate aims to complement existing majors at MSU-Bozeman. Students will develop the knowledge and intellectual skills to understand and appreciate the experiences of African and African Diasporic populations, to move beyond their own experiences to appreciate how they are connected to the larger global village, and to develop tools for working with others in empathetic and humane ways.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medicine
The Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Program is a career-changing opportunity afforded to students by Montana State University through the Health Professions Resource Center office. As a ‘career-changing’ program, students accepted into this program have earned a non-science bachelor’s degree and have often been employed prior to deciding to pursue a career in medicine or health care. The Certificate program was approved in 2005 as a ‘career-changing’ program and the first students matriculated in May 2006.
Curriculum in Pre-Medical Intake
The Pre-Med Intake program is designed to foster students' awareness of the variety of academic majors and opportunities related to the health professions. Students in the program are encouraged to take advantage of special courses, such as HMED 140, and workshops offered by the Heath Professions Advising Office to broaden their knowledge of options in the health professions.
This program also works in partnership with the Health Professions Advising (HPA) Office. The HPA office offers workshops, advising, and coaching to prepare students in creating a competitive application to medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other health care professional schools. Assistance from the HPA office is available to all MSU students and alumni.
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Certificates
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Africana Studies (must be taken as 2nd Degree)
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medicine