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Great Falls College Montana State University

Great Falls College Montana State University is a two-year public comprehensive college in central Montana, delivering market-aligned programs in allied health, dental hygiene, welding, and cybersecurity.

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Key institutional facts

Institution
Great Falls College Montana State University (Great Falls College MSU)
Location
Great Falls, Montana, United States
Established
1969
Student Population
1,900+
International Proportion
2%
Faculty
110+

Academic overview & research priorities

An affiliate of Montana State University, GFC MSU provides vital healthcare, technical, and general education pathways across northern and central Montana, featuring advanced simulation hospitals, industrial cybersecurity labs, and direct transfer articulation to four-year MSU campuses.

Research admissions & international criteria

Open-access admissions policy for general admission (high school diploma or GED equivalent). Selective admissions apply for competitive allied health programs (Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology). International applicants require TOEFL iBT 61+ or IELTS 5.5+.

Academic degrees & funding opportunities (6)

Department faculty & researchers (3)

Dr. Brenda Skocilich

Director and Professor of Dental Hygiene · Health Sciences Division

Dr. Brenda Skocilich studies preventive oral healthcare protocols in underserved rural populations, directing regional clinical rotations and teledentistry programs.

Community Oral Health Disparities Periodontal Instrumentation Ergonomics Fluoridation in Rural Water Supplies Teledentistry
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Prof. Shannon Marr

Director and Instructor of Computer Technology · Business and Technology Division

Prof. Shannon Marr leads curriculum engineering in defensive cybersecurity, training technicians in hands-on packet inspection and operational technology protection.

Industrial Network Security Intrusion Detection Systems Cybersecurity Workforce Pedagogy Cloud Infrastructure Defense
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Dr. Gregory Kegel

Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science and Geology · General Education Division

Dr. Gregory Kegel examines subsurface hydrological dynamics and riverbank sediment stabilization methods throughout central Montana waterways.

Hydrogeology of the Great Plains Sediment Transport Dynamics Riparian Restoration Aquifer Recharge
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Editorial review and verification

University profile compiled from official Great Falls College Montana State University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-16. OpenField is an independent research guide.