Where Earning a
Degree Is an Adventure
Study in our state-of-the-art facilities. Make lifelong friends. Explore your interests. Do it all from our 63-acre campus in the heart of the west. At Carroll College, we’ll help you unleash your potential.
A College Experience Like No Other
Built on a Mission
Develop worthwhile skills along with your sense of purpose. We’ll support you in both with an average class size of just 12 students and faculty who can give meaningful attention to each and every student.
Just Steps from the Rockies
Be in class one minute, and on the trail the next. Since our campus is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and Lewis and Clark National Forest, you can truly explore as you earn your degree.
The Region’s #1 College
Our students and faculty excel in the classroom, in our labs, and on our athletic fields. So much so that U.S. News & World Report has ranked us as the region’s #1 college—ten years in a row.
Find a Program that Interests You
Explore a wide range of academic majors led by expert faculty—each designed to build career skills and prepare you for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world.
Anthrozoology
Animal Health and Behavior
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Explore the human-animal bond and develop the knowledge and skills to improve lives through animal-assisted therapy, veterinary medicine, and other service occupations.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Animal Health and Behavior
Pre-Professional
Continue your biology, chemistry, or anthrozoology (or other major) studies to pursue a future caring for animals in veterinary medicine.
Biochemistry-Molecular Biology
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
Study the most fundamental aspects of life in ways that challenge you to develop strong deductive, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Biology
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Modern equipment, newly renovated facilities, and faculty mentors prepare you to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge capable of enhancing life for everyone.
Chemistry
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Become an independent and creative thinker by solving problems, developing careful laboratory skills, making critical evaluations, and communicating scientific data through written and oral presentations.
English
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Learn to apply skills of close reading, writing, literary analysis, and research in a variety of real-world experiences.
Environmental Science
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
Prepare to make a difference through course work in analytical methods and applications, abundant field experience, while studying aspects of the human dimensions of environmental science.
Ethics and Value Studies
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Minor
Develop a better understanding of ethics and values in all aspects of human life and be better prepared for a career in ethics—or an ethical career in any field.
Fine Arts
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Minor
Studying music, art, and theatre, you’ll gain a greater appreciation for these creative forms of self-expression.
French
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Through history, political science, literature, and language you’ll receive extensive training to become a critical thinker and global citizen by learning about the multitude of cultures that make up the Francophone world.
History
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Taking cues from local and global history, you’ll learn to think critically and analytically about a variety of topics with a sense of historical awareness.
Mathematics
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Use mathematics to model and solve real-world problems in small classes, with program flexibility that allows you to tailor your degree plan to your specific interests
Philosophy
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Investigate the most fundamental questions facing all human beings and immerse yourself in ongoing discussions of ethics and truth.
Physics
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Develop into a successful and creative thinker, able to analyze a wide variety of problems, apply appropriate models to them, and derive quantitative predictions from those models.
Spanish
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Immerse yourself in the language and culture to confidently speak, read, and write in Spanish as well as gain a better understanding of Latin American and Spanish history, culture, and contemporary social issues.
Theatre
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Participate in every aspect of production work, receive one-on-one attention to develop as a theatre practitioner, and most of all learn by doing—not just watching.
Theology
Arts, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Explore Christian theology in the Roman Catholic tradition through its biblical and intellectual heritage, to understand the basic principles and concepts of biblical, moral, and doctrinal theology from a Catholic perspective.
Accelerated BSN
Health Professions
Undergraduate
- Major
Designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree and want to complete additional coursework required to become a licensed Registered Nurse. The accelerated program can be completed in just 15 months and prepares students for one of the fastest growing career fields through coursework and clinical experiences.
Health Sciences
Health Professions
Undergraduate
- Major
Prepare for a career in clinical fields by gaining specialized knowledge, skills, and evidence-based perspectives of local, national, and global health challenges and solutions.
Nursing
Health Professions
Undergraduate
- Major
Through a holistic approach to health care, you’ll be guided by accomplished faculty as you begin your clinical experiences and gain access to a broad range of clinical settings.
Pre-Medicine (Pre-med) and Pre-Dentistry
Health Professions
Pre-Professional
Create the foundation for a future in medicine or dentistry through courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Health Professions
Pre-Professional
Get ready for your future through a solid foundation of courses often required of several occupational therapy graduate programs (check individual graduate schools for specific information about pre-requisites).
Pre-Physical Therapy
Health Professions
Pre-Professional
Continue your studies in Health Science, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Physical Education, Biology—or another area of study—as you prepare to pursue a future in physical therapy (check individual graduate schools for specific information about pre-requisites).
Pre-Physician Assistant
Health Professions
Pre-Professional
Prepare to become an integral part of any medical institution through foundational work in human anatomy, microbiology, and chemistry, which you’ll follow up with direct patient care (check individual graduate schools for specific information about pre-requisites).
Pre-Optometry
Health Professions
Pre-Professional
Take a forward-looking perspective as you continue your biology, chemistry, or other area of study—to pursue a future in optometry (check individual admission requirements for doctor of optometry programs).
Pre-Pharmacy
Health Professions
Pre-Professional
Through two years of pre-pharmacy undergraduate study, you’ll build your math, science, communication, and social skills to pursue your Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Public Health
Health Professions
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
The Health Sciences Dept includes pre-professional training for a wide variety of healthcare fields that include physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician’s assistant, chiropractor, athletic trainer, health educator, healthcare manager, dietitian, environmental hygiene specialist etc. These areas of study focus on treating and supporting patients beyond the scope of a doctor or nurse.
Accounting
Business
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Gain an in-depth understanding of financial reporting, auditing, financial analysis and planning, and taxation—along with the communication skills, ethical reasoning, and analytical abilities that employers value.
Business Administration
Business
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Build a solid foundation in business principles and gain exposure to its theory and practice as you explore the ever-expanding role of technology and innovation in business.
Entrepreneurship
Business
Certificate
As part of the Entrepreneur in Residence program, you’ll learn from experienced entrepreneurs how to develop a business plan for your own idea, then work with a professional mentor to develop your idea and take it as far as possible—even to commercialization.
Finance
Business
Undergraduate
- Major
Learn personal and managerial finance, investment techniques, banking functions, and other business disciplines in your coursework as you prepare for a career in this fast-paced technology-driven field.
Marketing
Business
Undergraduate
- Minor
As part of the business administration program, you’ll learn to develop a business plan for your own idea or work with others on theirs, then work with a professional mentor to develop your idea and take it as far as possible—even to commercialization.
Master of Accountancy
Business
Graduate
The specialized, forward-thinking MAcc curriculum focuses on ethics, forensic accounting, integrated or sustainability reporting, and not-for-profit accounting—all while it prepares you to sit for the CPA exam.
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate
- Major
Learn how to design buildings and bridges, protect and preserve the environment, manage our precious water and natural resources, and provide efficient transportation systems.
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
This Computer Science track combines applied Computer Science with Business and prepares you to solve practical problems by working individually and collaboratively.
Computer Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Choose from 3 main tracks that provide you with a solid foundation to work in the rapidly changing field of computer technologies (Computer Science, Computer Information System, or Computer Science with an emphasis in another discipline).
Data Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Gather, wrangle, and visualize data, make predictions based off of past behaviors with machine learning, and deal with the massive data sets of today’s ever-changing data landscape.
Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate
- Civil Engineering Major
- Dual Degree Program (3-2) Major
In both programs, you’ll find expert faculty, modern computer and communications infrastructure, fully-equipped engineering labs and classrooms, and an emphasis on service—and skills to take you almost anywhere you choose.
Elementary Education
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Major
Gain an essential understanding of child development and learner behavior as you prepare to teach in the many content areas required for the K-8 classroom setting.
K-12 Program: French
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Minor
Small class sizes, relevant content and individualized advising, plus a variety of classroom observational and student teaching experiences will enhance the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare you to teach French in grades K-12.
K-12 Program: Reading
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Minor
Investigate, reflect, analyze, and judge reality and truth through inquiry and discussion as you prepare for a life-changing career in teaching.
K-12 Program: Spanish
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
Prepare to teach Spanish in grades K-12 as you learn in small class sizes with relevant content and individualized advising, plus a variety of classroom observational and student teaching experiences that enhance the knowledge and skills you’ll develop.
K-12 Program: Special Education
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Minor
Prepare for a career educating K-12 students with various differences and needs.
Secondary Education: Biology
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
With the guidance of education faculty who coach you from your first day in the classroom through your student teaching placements, you’ll gain the depth of field knowledge and human understanding needed to effectively teach Biology to grades 5-12.
Secondary Education: Chemistry
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
With the guidance of education faculty who coach you from your first day in the classroom through your student teaching placements, you’ll gain the depth of field knowledge and human understanding needed to effectively teach Chemistry to grades 5-12.
Secondary Education: English Education
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
With the guidance of education faculty who coach you from your first day in the classroom through your student teaching placements, you’ll gain the depth of field knowledge and human understanding needed to effectively teach English to grades 5-12.
Secondary Education: Physics
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Minor
With the guidance of education faculty who coach you from your first day in the classroom through your student teaching placements, you’ll gain the depth of field knowledge and human understanding needed to effectively teach Physics to grades 5-12.
Secondary Education: Mathematics
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
With the guidance of education faculty who coach you from your first day in the classroom through your student teaching placements, you’ll gain the depth of field knowledge and human understanding needed to effectively teach Mathematics to grades 5-12.
Secondary Education: Social Studies
Teacher Education
Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
With the guidance of education faculty who coach you from your first day in the classroom through your student teaching placements, you’ll gain the depth of field knowledge and human understanding needed to effectively teach Social Studies to grades 5-12.
Global Learning & Study Abroad
Additional Programs
Gain global competencies through high-impact global learning experiences including internships, research, volunteering, service-learning, and study abroad programs.
Honors Scholars Program
Additional Programs
Join a small group of students with whom you will experience the liberal arts in a unique way by participating in seminars that weave the disciplines together, illuminating the compelling ideas that shape our world.
Internships
Additional Programs
With many contacts in a variety of industries, we make it possible for you to create an internship based on your interests as you gain on-the-job experience.
Leadership Studies
Additional Programs
Undergraduate
- Minor
Enhance your overall ability to practice critical thinking capabilities, learn and apply leadership and management skills, and evaluate ethical and moral issues.
ROTC Program & Courses
Additional Programs
Taken along with your required college classes, Army ROTC is an elective curriculum with outside-of-the-semester (and military) requirements and gives you the tools, training, and experience to succeed in any competitive environment.
Undergraduate Research
Additional Programs
From science to arts and humanities, the variety of undergraduate research methods and modes of presentation vary, but all work to show the best reflection of intellectual pursuits.
Gifted Institute
Summer Programs
A one-week residential program that serves a diverse range of gifted fifth- through ninth-grade students to enhance their cognitive and social development.
NEH Summer Seminar
Summer Programs
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) three-week seminar draws upon religious, literary, historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives to explore and evaluate how we think about the natural world.
St. Kateri Institute for Integrative Learning
Summer Programs
Gain an appreciation for the beauty of the creation in which we live by praying, thinking, and playing during 3 days at Carroll College and 2 days at Yellowstone National Park.
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A Safe College Community in an Exciting Mountain City
Situated on a prominent hill in Montana’s capital city, Carroll College provides the perfect balance of city living and close-knit charm.
You’ll be able to explore Helena’s vibrant art scene and enjoy almost any outdoor adventure you could think of within a few hours’ drive. Kayak the Missouri River, hike through Yellowstone or Glacier National park, ski or snowboard the mountains, or bike more than 75 miles of trails just minutes from campus.
Making Lifelong Friends
Ours is a community of students who welcome new perspectives, have open discussions, share in new experiences, and enjoy connecting with peers. You’ll find a student organization for just about any interest when you study here—from music to mountain biking, service projects to snowboarding, and wellness to worship.
Putting Social Teachings into Action
At Carroll, we seek to share God’s love through a spirit of welcome, celebration, and service. As with everything on campus, it gives us yet another opportunity for togetherness.
Building Fans and Winning Teams
Take part in competitive or recreational athletics—or simply cheer them on. Our Fighting Saints are winners of six national football championships and have claimed the George Bandy Award for top athletic program in the Conference. Be part of a winning team.