Local institutions of higher learning

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  • By Ingrid Callahan
  • Education and Training Officer
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  The following schools are available at Malmstrom AFB or in the Great Falls area. Please contact them directly with questions or for further information. Written material is also available at the Education and Training Center, Bldg 1240.

PARK UNIVERSITY
Park University, Malmstrom Campus Center, offers the following degree programs: AS/BS Computer Science, AS/BS Criminal Justice, AS/BS Management, AS/BS Social Psychology, BS Management/Computer Information Systems, BS Management/Finance, BS Management/Health Care, BS Management/Human Resources, BS Management/ Marketing. All courses fulfilling the requirements of these degrees are offered at the Education Center or online and allow a student continuous enrollment for the completion of an associate degree within two years and a bachelor degree in four years. 

Courses are scheduled within five accelerated nine-week terms, with classes scheduled in the evenings. Internet classes are offered within five accelerated eight-week terms and allow students the flexibility of taking courses at a time convenient for them. Park University originated in Parkville, Mo., and has 41 campus centers across the continental U.S. 

The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Their operating hours are Monday-Thursday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and they can be reached at 761-7540.

TROY UNIVERSITY
Troy University's main campus is located in Troy, Ala., and was founded in 1887.
The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees to more than 20,000 students at 62 sites in 17 states and 11 foreign countries. At Malmstrom, the university offers a Master of Science in Management with concentrations in human resource management, international management, leadership and health care management. Troy-Malmstrom also offers the Master of Science in International Relations with concentrations in Global Studies and National Security Affairs. Troy conducts five nine-week terms per year. 

Courses are typically scheduled for two weekends, spaced throughout the term. Faculty with a Ph.D. or equivalent credentials teach the courses. Troy also offers several associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees online. 

All of the university's degree programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Military members and civilians are welcome to enroll and attend classes with Troy. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and they can be reached at montana@troy.edu or (406) 727-5451.

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was founded in 1926 and is the world's largest aeronautical university. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, ERAU is open to military and civilians, offering courses in 130 extended campus centers located throughout the world. 

Onsite courses and distance learning lead to undergraduate degrees in Professional Aeronautics, Technical Management, Technical Management - Occupational Safety & Health Specialty, and Technical Management - Logistics Specialty. Undergraduate certificates in Aviation Maintenance Technology Type 65, Aviation Safety, and Security and Intelligence are also available. A graduate degree in Aeronautical Science offers extensive specializations, including Management, Safety Systems, Space Studies, Operations, Human Factors, Education Technology and Aeronautics. 

Five accelerated nine-week semesters include evening classes with an occasional weekend for graduate courses. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the phone number is 727-9901, great.falls.center@erau.edu or ERAU's Web site at www.erau.edu.

OTHER COLLEGE-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES
There are many other educational opportunities available to Malmstrom in the local community. Some of these include the University of Great Falls at 761-8210, Montana State University - College of Technology at 771-4300, and MSU - Northern at 771-4302. Tuition assistance is available.