Montana State University - Great Falls College, BSN Nursing Program

This program of study is designed for students planning to apply to theMSU Bozeman BSN Nursing program. Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better (not “C-“) in each of the courses with no more than one repeat percourse.

Students must apply to Montana State University-Bozeman’sCollege of Nursing and go through the placement process.

Vision

In the next decade, Great Falls College MSU will play a leading role in transforming the lives of our students, their communities and the economic prosperity of Montana by responding to learner and community needs through the use of partnerships, innovation, outreach and technology.

Mission

Our Mission is to foster the success of our students and their communities through innovative, flexible learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations resulting in self-fulfillment and competitiveness in an increasingly global society.

Values

• Accountability – We ensure our decisions are data-informed and grounded in the best interest of our students and their communities.
• Integrity – We value civic responsibility, high academic standards, ethical practices, and the courage to act.
• Lifelong Learning – We believe education is a lifelong necessity and commitment; we personify this belief by engaging and reengaging students from all generations in learning opportunities.
• Respect - We value differences and treat others with civility, encouraging open and honest communication.
• Responsiveness – We recognize and act upon opportunities to be innovative, flexible, and adaptable to our students’ and communities’ needs.
• Student Success – We are dedicated to student success and achievement; we strive to meet the educational needs of our students and their communities.

Core Themes

At Great Falls College MSU we live the community college experience through an open-access admissions policy, a comprehensive educational program, a focus on teaching and learning, and a philosophy of student-centeredness. We strive to attain our Mission through the Core themes and Goals of:

• Workforce Development: Through applied programming our students successfully attain a credential leading to life sustaining careers.

• Transfer Preparation: Our students complete transfer programming and successfully transfer toward a four-year degree.
• Academic Preparation: We prepare individuals for success in college coursework through developmental (remedial) education and adult basic education.
• Community Development: As the community’s college, we support social and economic development through outreach, lifelong learning, and active partnership.