Here Are 5 Unexpected Majors Offered At Montana State

What are the best college majors? That all depends. What are the highest paying jobs straight out of college? That also depends. But if you're looking for some of the most interesting college majors and minors, Montana State University offers some cool stuff.

• Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - This degree is offered through Gallatin College MSU and is 62 credits. This could obviously lead to avenues in the food industry, tourism, and hospitality.
• NOTE: "This program (Culinary Arts) has limited openings and has been at full capacity in recent years, please apply early and contact Gallatin College for further information if interested. "

• Sustainable Food Systems - (B.S.) Want to combine farming, culinary arts, hands-on work, along with internships that challenge the issues facing the food industry? This major could be super cool.
• NOTE: "The Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems major offers three additional Option Within the Major: Agroecology, Sustainable Crop Production and Sustainable Livestock Production."

• Snow Science - (B.S. in Earth Sciences, Snow Science Emphasis) Montana State might be one of the best places on earth to study snow science. There are many important careers that can be had in this field. Ever considered working at an avalanche center? They certainly know their snow science!
• "Snow scientists find careers in snow safety and consulting in land use planning, transportation and avalanche protection, as well as post-graduate study to further prepare for positions in the field."

• China Studies - MSU offers a minor is China Studies for language and cultural understanding. ("Please note that the China Studies minor is not designed for teacher certification.") If travel and interpretation are of interest, a foreign studies minor would be appropriate.
• "In addition to a major of your choice, delve into Chinese language, culture and literature to use in teaching, interpretation, business or public service."

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• Welding Technology - Certificate of Applied Science in Welding Technology through Gallatin College MSU. Countless 'office professionals' say that if they could go back and pick another job avenue...they'd pick a trade. High demand and high pay. It's rarely difficult to find employment with a trade under your belt.
• "Students learn how to execute a wide variety of welding techniques, including shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and flux cored arc welding." 
• NOTE: This program also has limited openings and has been at full capacity in recent years, please apply early and contact Gallatin College for further information if interested.

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