July
6-7, 2000
NOTICE OF INTENT���������� Approval
of Proposal to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology and
Design; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
THAT:����������������������������������� The
Board of Regents of Higher Education authorizes Montana Tech of The University
of Montana to add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology and
Design.
EXPLANATION:����������������� This
proposed program is a cooperative effort between the North and South campuses
of Montana Tech.� The program couples an
existing two-year curriculum in Network Technology with expertise in multimedia
development available.� The current
Associate of Applied Science Degree is built upon the strength of a Cisco
Networking Academy core curriculum, which is implemented worldwide.� Credit for the Cisco courses, from high
school or a post-secondary institution, are easily articulated into the
curriculum.� Furthermore, this program
integrates articulation agreements with Montana high schools, allowing students
to carry over other relevant coursework.�
Currently 635 students are involved with Networking Academy coursework
in this state at a secondary or post-secondary level.� These numbers represent an opportunity for students as well as
colleges and universities to implement a true 2+2+2 model of articulation.� The proposed degree also provides a vehicle
to accommodate expansion of the networking curriculum as new courses become
available.