Teaching and Learning Certificate - Secondary/K12 Education at University of Montana

Programme overview

Students preparing to teach at the middle or high school levels (license for grades 5-12) will declare a major in the subject area(s) they wish to teach, e.g., English, mathematics, or any other of the state-approved major content endorsement areas listed previously. Applicants for Montana teaching licensure must satisfy all degree and licensure requirements as outlined below and those set forth by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Information about the Teacher Education Program is available in the department office or on the College of Education website .

Faculty: Phyllis J. Washington College of Education | Duration: 41 credit hours | Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

41 credit hours. Required courses include College Writing I (must be completed before applying to the Teacher Education Program); Introduction to Native American Studies 1; Educational Psychology and Child Development; Addressing the Needs of Diverse Learners; Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction; Ethics & Policy Issues; Classroom Management in Secondary Schools; Content Area Literacy; Clinical Experience (K-12 I).

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted). They are advised within their major department(s) and, upon admission to the Teacher Education Program, they also are advised within the Department of Teaching and Learning regarding the requirements necessary to earn secondary licensure. All secondary licensure students seek admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually at the end of the sophomore year. The Teacher Education Program requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 The Teacher Education Program coursework is completed in addition to the education concentration of a major in a teaching content area and leads to secondary (5-12) or K-12 teaching licensure in that content area. Individuals must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program to enroll in EDU courses other than EDU 222 . See the Teaching and Learning website for additional information regarding admission.

Duration: 41 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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