The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and teaching licensure in elementary education. The department also offers teaching licensure at both the secondary and K-12 levels for students who are earning or have already completed the baccalaureate degree (teaching major or teaching minor) in one of the following state-approved content areas: Art, Biology, Business and Information Technology Education, Chemistry, Earth Science, Economics, English, English as a Second Language, French, General Science Broadfield Major, Geography, German, Government, Health and Human Performance, History, Latin, Library Media, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Psychology, Reading, Russian, Social Studies Broadfield, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, and Theatre. (See specific requirements for each in the following pages.) At the graduate level, the department offers master and doctoral degrees in Curriculum and Instruction. Programs across all degree levels are organized to foster the development of learning communities and incorporate three essential themes: integration of ideas; cooperative endeavors; and respect for diversity and individual worth. The Web address for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is http://coehs.umt.edu/departments/currinst/default.php.
The department offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in curriculum and instruction. Students select from one of the following options: curriculum studies, library media services, literacy education, and special education. Students may earn the master's degree in combination with requirements for initial teacher licensure at the elementary and secondary levels. This option is further explained below. The department also offers the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in curriculum and instruction. Information about these graduate programs is available from the department office, UM Graduate Programs and Admissions Catalog, and online:http://coehs.umt.edu/departments/currinst/masterofed/default.php.
Individuals preparing to teach in elementary schools (license for grades K-8) complete a major in elementary education. Prior to their admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually at the end of the sophomore year, students are pre-education majors in the College of Education and Human Sciences. All pre-education and elementary education majors are advised by fulltime advisors within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
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. They are advised within their major department(s) and, upon admission to the Teacher Education Program, they also are advised within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction 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, and complete course work required for licensure in Curriculum and Instruction and in their major content area(s).
Applicants for Montana teaching licensure must: (1) satisfy all degree and licensure requirements as outlined below; and (2) be at least 18 years of age. Information about the Teacher Education Program is available in the department office and online at: http://www.coehs.umt.edu/
Individuals who have completed a degree may elect to apply to the department’s Graduate Program and combine the master's degree in curriculum and instruction (curriculum studies option) with licensure to teach. At the secondary licensure level, the combined program may be completed in a summer-autumn-spring-summer sequence provided the student previously has completed most of the content courses listed on the following pages by subject area. At the elementary licensure level, the program typically takes two academic years.
Grades K-12. Area of Permissive Special Competency only. This minor leads to an area of permissive special competency in technology in education for those attaining or holding a Montana teaching license. It does not qualify as a teaching endorsement in Montana.
Equivalent courses from MSU-Bozeman, MSU-Billings and MSU-Northern may substitute for C&I 515, 570, 571, 580, 581, 582 and 584. Please consult an advisor for approved courses.
Individuals seeking licensure to teach must apply for admission to the professional Teacher Education Program. Admission is limited to approximately 125 elementary and 125 secondary candidates per year. Deadlines for application are September 15 and February 15. Individuals are eligible for consideration for admission if they have:
The Teacher Education Program Admission Application packet includes a policy and procedures handbook and can be downloaded from the website: http://coehs.umt.edu/departments/currinst/forms.php.
Once admitted, licensure candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 each semester to continue in the program. Candidates who interrupt their studies for more than two years are placed on inactive status and must apply for readmission to both the University and the Teacher Education Program.
Candidates seeking a K-12 endorsement in library media, literacy, or special education must have full admission to the Teacher Education Program or be a licensed teacher before applying to one of these specialized programs.
Degree-holding individuals are invited to submit transcripts for review to determine how previous course work applies. They may earn a second baccalaureate degree and/or a teaching license or they may combine elementary or secondary licensure with a master's degree. They should enroll with the Admissions Office as “post-baccalaureate” unless pursuing a graduate degree.
The Teacher Education Program is committed to providing opportunities for teacher preparation for members of groups that historically have been disadvantaged and subject to discrimination. The criteria for admission are the same for students with disabilities and for members of racial, ethnic and other minorities, as for other students; however, students who do not meet one or more of the criteria for admission are encouraged to describe in their applications any special circumstances, experiences, skills and/or special talents that may compensate for unmet criteria. The physical, social, economic, and cultural circumstances that may have influenced a student’s ability to achieve minimum eligibility for admission will be considered. A special effort will be made to determine the student's abilities and potential to overcome disadvantage or discrimination and become a successful beginning teacher. Upon entry to the program, the candidate will be assigned to a faculty mentor. The candidate and mentor will design a course of study appropriate for the candidate’s progression toward the degree and/or licensure.
Candidates begin planning for student teaching two semesters prior to placement. Candidates are eligible to student teach if they have:
Consult the Teacher Education Policy Handbook for application deadlines and procedures. The Student Teaching Application is available on the Field Experiences website at http://coehs.umt.edu/tes/fieldexp/default.php.
Internships and practica in library media, reading, and special education do not substitute for the student teaching semester required for licensure in a subject field.
As active participants in this learning community, candidates are expected to assume roles as both learners and teachers in course work and clinical performance. Through personal disposition, classroom performance, and professional action, candidates who complete the Teacher Education Program at the University of Montana will be able to:
It is Montana’s constitutional intent that the state’s education system will recognize the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians and will be committed in its education goals to the preservation of their cultural heritage. The intent of the legislature as expressed in MCA20-1-501, Indian Education for All, is that every Montanan, whether Indian or non-Indian, be encouraged to learn about the distinct and unique heritage of American Indians in a culturally responsive manner. It is also intended that educational personnel provide means by which school personnel will gain an understanding for the American Indian people.
Candidates preparing for teaching licensure in all endorsement areas are required to complete a minimum of one course in Native American Studies. Candidates also may choose ANTY 323X (ANTH 323X), Indians of Montana, to meet this requirement. Throughout their programs of study candidates must demonstrate a) ability to integrate into their content areas knowledge of the history, cultural heritage, and contemporary status of American Indians and tribes in Montana; b) knowledge of how students within different populations, including Montana American Indians, differ in their approaches to learning; and c) ability to create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners, including situations where concentrated generational poverty has affected student academic achievement.
To qualify for the Montana elementary teaching license, candidates must earn a baccalaureate degree from the University or other approved institution of higher education. The degree in elementary education requires a minimum of 120 credits as specified below. Candidates must complete all specific requirements listed below with a grade of “C-” or better. None of these courses may be taken as credit/no credit except where that is the only grading option.
Elementary education majors meet the upper-division writing expectation by successfully completing EDUC 397 (C&I 318). Majors must pass the Writing Proficiency Assessment prior to enrolling in EDUC 397 (C&I 318).
*Courses for each Level are co-requisites; they must be taken concurrently.
Candidates may add other courses as necessary to complete a full semester course load. This blocked format allows for integration of curriculum, modeling of cooperative learning and collaborative teaching, and corresponding developmental field experiences.
| First and Second Years Credits | |
|---|---|
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) College Writing I | 3 |
| SCI 225N, 226N General Science; Physical and Chemical, Earth and Life | 10 |
| HEE 233 (HHP 233) Health Issues of Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| PSCI 210S (PSC 100S) Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| HSTA 255 (HIST 269) Montana History | 3 |
| GPHY 121S (GEOG 101S) Introduction to Human Geography OR GPHY 141S (GEOG 103S) World Regional Geography | 3 |
| M 135-136 (MATH 130-131) Math for K-8 Teachers I & II | 9 |
| ARTZ 302A (ART 314A) Elementary School Art | 3 |
| THTR 239 Creative Drama/Dance K-8 | 2 |
| HEE 302 (HHP 339) Instructional Strategies in Elementary Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| MUSE 397 (MUS 335) Methods: K-8 Music | 3 |
| Selected history course (HSTA 101 or 102 (HIST 151 or 152) recommended) | 3-4 |
| Selected literature course ("L" designated writing course) | 3-4 |
| Native American Studies course | 3 |
| EDU 331 (C&I 316) Literature and Literacy for Children | 3 |
| Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates or HHP 288/289 | 0-3 |
| Electives and General Education | 4-6 |
| Third and Fourth Years | |
| *Level 1: Learning & Instruction: | |
| EDU 222 Educational Psychology and Child Development | 3 |
| EDU 338 Academic Interventions | 3 |
| EDU 395 Clinical Experience: Learning & Instruction | 1 |
| EDU 397 Methods: Teaching and Assessing K-4 Early Numeracy | 3 |
| EDU 397 Methods: Teaching and Assessing PK-3 Early Reading | 3 |
| *Level 2: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: | |
| EDU 395 Clinical Experience L2: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | 1 |
| EDU 346 Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU 397 Methods: Teaching & Assessing PK-8 Language Arts | 3 |
| SCI 350 Environmental Perspectives | 2 |
| EDU 407 Ethics and Policy Issues | 3 |
| EDU 370 Integrating Technology into Education | 3 |
| *Level 3: Pedagogy and Content Knowledge | |
| EDU 495 Clinical Experience L3: Pedagogy and Content Knowledge | 1 |
| EDU 340 Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDU 497 Methods: Teaching & Assessing 5-8 Mathematics | 3 |
| EDU 497 Methods: Teaching & Assessing K-8 Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 497 Methods: Teaching & Assessing K-8 Science | 3 |
| EDU 497 Methods: Teaching & Assessing 4-8 Reading | 3 |
| *Level 4: Student Teaching | |
| EDU 495 Student Teaching | 14 |
| EDU 491 Seminar: Reflective Practice and Applied Research | 1 |
To qualify for the Montana secondary teaching license, individuals must earn a baccalaureate degree from the University of Montana or other approved institution of higher education in the content area(s) they plan to teach at the middle and/or high school level. They must also complete the corresponding requirements for the teaching major/minor (see below). If the chosen major does not qualify as a single-field endorsement, individuals also must complete requirements for another teaching major or minor. All requirements listed below must be completed with a grade of C- or better. None of these courses may be taken credit/no credit except where that is the only grading option.
Candidates should seek advising from both the degree-granting departments and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Candidates are encouraged to complete licensure in more than one teaching field, even if the chosen field qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
See the Teacher Education Policy Handbook for additional information regarding the secondary licensure program.
| First and Second Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) College Writing I | 3 |
| HEE 233 (HHP 233) Health Issues of Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates | 0 |
| Native American Studies course | 3 |
| Electives, General Education and/or Courses in Major and/or Minor Teaching Field(s) | Variable |
| Third and Fourth Years | |
| EDU 202 (C&I 200) Early Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 221 (C&I 303) Educational Psychology and Measurements | 3 |
| EDU 345 (C&I 410) Exceptionality and Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDU 370 Integrating Technology into Education | 3 |
| EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302) Field Experience: Grades 5-8 or 9-12 (coreq with content area methods course) | 1 |
| Teaching field(s) methods course(s) | Variable |
| EDU 407E (C&I 407E) Ethics and Policy Issues | 3 |
| EDU 481 Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 495 (C&I 482) Student Teaching: 5-12 | 14 |
| EDU 494 (C&I 494) Professional Portfolio | 1 |
Licensure in Library Media: The library media program is designed to prepare library media specialists for K-12 settings. This online program is combined with that of UM-Western. To be eligible for library media licensure, candidates must meet the teacher licensure requirements as well as complete a minimum of 25-27 credits in the following required courses: EDU 331, 432 (C&I 316, 470), LIBM 463, 464, 465, 466, 468, 491 and LIBM 461 offered through UM-Western. C&I graduate courses may substitute for EDU 331, 432, and LIBM 464.
Licensure in Reading: The reading program is designed to enhance the diagnostic and instructional skills of K-12 classroom teachers and remedial reading teachers. Upon completion, candidates may apply for the State of Montana K-12 reading endorsement. The program follows the philosophy of the International Reading Association. The undergraduate reading minor requires the following courses: EDU 331, 432, 397, 497, 481, 438, 441, 456 (C&I 316, 470, 318, 405, 427, 433, 435, and 437).
Licensure in Special Education: The Special Education program prepares teachers to work with children who are at-risk and children with disabilities in inclusive settings. To be eligible for a K-12 non-categorical endorsement in the State of Montana, candidates accepted into the program must complete the following courses: C&I 420 or elective, EDU 438 (C&I 433), C&I 453, 457, 459, 463, 469. Candidates complete EDU 345 (C&I 410) or equivalent prior to beginning the endorsement or in the first semester. The last semester consists of student teaching which may be completed with student teaching in general education.
To complete a non-teaching minor in library media, the individual must complete the following courses:
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| EDU 331 (C&I 316) Lit & Literacy for Children | 3 |
| EDU 432 (C&I 470) Lit & Literacy for Young Adults | 3 |
| LIBM 464 (C&I 479) Reference Resources | 3 |
| LIBM 463 (C&I 480) Library Collection Development | 3 |
| LIBM 465 (C&I 483) Library Media Technical Processes | 3 |
| LIBM 468 (C&I 484) Administration and Assessment of Library Media Programs | 3 |
| LIBM 495 (C&I 485) Library Media Practicum | 3 |
| LIBM 466 (C&I 488) Libraries and Technology | 3 |
| LIBM 461 Information Literacy | 3 |
| Total | 27 |
To earn a non-teaching minor in administrative systems management the individual must complete the following courses:
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| ACTG 201 (ACCT 201) Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BGEN 235 (BADM 257) Business Law | 3 |
| C&I 287 Business Communications | 3 |
| C&I 341 Information Systems and Design | 3 |
| EDU 472 (C&I 444) Advanced Technology and Supervision | 3 |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling | 3 |
| ECNS 201S (ECON 111S) Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| M 115 (MATH 117) Probability and Linear Math | 3 |
| BMGT 340S (MGMT 340S) Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Total Credits | 27 |
In accordance with Administrative Rules of the Montana Office of Public Instruction which were in effect when this catalog was printed, individuals seeking secondary licensure must complete requirements for a single-field teaching major (40 or more credits depending on the field) or a teaching major (30 or more credits depending on the field) and a teaching minor (20 or more credits depending on the field). In the event that the Montana Office of Public Instruction changes program standards for major or minor teaching fields, the University reserves the right to modify the requirements listed.
Grades K-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of Art, a student must complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art with an Art Education option (see the School of Art section in this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet those requirements by completing the courses or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | |
|---|---|
| ARTZ 105A (ART 101A) Visual Language: Drawing | 3 |
| ARTZ 106A (ART 102A) Visual Language: 2-D Fndtns | 3 |
| ARTZ 108A (ART 103A) Visual Language: 3-D Fndtns | 3 |
| ARTH 200H-201H (ART 150H-151H) Art of World Civilization I, II | 6 |
| ARTH 250L (ART 203L) Introduction to Art Criticism | 3 |
| ARTZ 284A (ART 215) Photography I - Techs and Processes | 3 |
| ARTZ 211A (ART 223) Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTZ 231A (ART 229A) Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTZ 271A (ART 233A) Printmaking I | 3 |
| ARTZ 251A (ART 235) Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTZ 221A (ART 240A) Painting I | 3 |
| ARTZ 402-403 (ART 407-408) Teaching Art K-12 I, II (coreq EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 6 |
| DANC 497 (DAN 427) Methods: Teaching Movement in Schools | 3 |
| ARTZ upper-division studio courses | 12 |
| ARTH upper-division art history courses | 6 |
| ARTH 350 Contemporary Art and Art Criticism | 3 |
| Total Credits | 66 |
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of Biology a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Biology, option in Biological Education (see the Biology section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For endorsements in the minor teaching field of Biology, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOB 170N-171N (BIOL 108N-109N) Principles Biological Diversity & Lab | 5 | 5 |
| BIOB 160N (BIOL 110N) Principles of Living Systems | 4 | 4 |
| BIOB 260 (BIOL 221) Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | 4 |
| BIOB 272 (BIOL 223) Genetics and Evolution | 4 | 4 |
| BIOB 301 (BIOL 301) Developmental Biology or BIOL 435 Comparative Animal Physiology | 3 | - |
| BIOE 370-371 (BIOL 340-341) General Ecology and Laboratory | 5 | - |
| BIOO 433/434 (BIOL 444-445) Plant Physiology and Laboratory | 4 | - |
| BIOM 360-361 (MICB 300-301) General Microbiology and Laboratory | 5 | 5 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 426) Methods: 5-12 Science (coreq (EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| M 162 (MATH 150) Applied Calculus or M 171 (MATH 152) Calculus I | 4 | 4 |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Introduction to Statistics | 4 | 4 |
| CHMY 121N, 123N, 124N (CHEM 151N-152N, 154N) General and Inorganic and Organic and Biological Chemistry and Laboratory (major only) | 8 | 6 |
| CHMY 485 (CHEM 485) Laboratory Safety | 1 | 1 |
| PHSX 205N-206N (PHYS 111N-113N) College Physics I/Lab | 5 | - |
| GEO 105N (GEOS 105N) Oceanography or GEO 108N (GEOS 108N) Climate Change | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 62 | 43 |
A biology major qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For licensure in the major teaching field of Business Education, a student must complete the requirements for a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in one of the following: accounting, finance, management, management information systems, or marketing. They also must complete the business and information technology education coursework. The course list below illustrates the management information systems major. Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For licensure in the minor teaching field of business and information technology education, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG 201 (ACCT 201) Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 3 |
| ACTG 202 (ACCT 202) Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | - |
| BGEN 235 (BADM 257) Business Law | 3 | 3 |
| C&I 287 Business Communications | 3 | 3 |
| C&I 341 Information Management & Design | 3 | 3 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 429) Methods: 5-12 Business Subjects (coreq EDU 395 (C&I 301 & 302)) | 4 | 4 |
| EDU 472 (C&I 444) Advanced Technology and Supervision | 3 | 3 |
| COMX 111A (COMM 111A) Intro to Public Speaking | 3 | - |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling | 3 | 3 |
| ECNS 201S (ECON 111S) Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 3 |
| ECNS 202 (ECONS 112S) Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | - |
| BFIN 322 (FIN 322) Business Finance | 3 | - |
| BMIS 270 (MIS 270) MIS Foundation of Business | 3 | - |
| BMGT 322 (MIS 341) Operations Management | 3 | - |
| BMIS 365 (MIS 371) Business Applications Development | 3 | - |
| BMIS 370 (MIS 370) Managing Information and Data | 3 | - |
| BMIS 372 (MIS 372) Information Infrastructures: A Strategic Perspective | 3 | - |
| BMIS 373 (MIS 373) Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | - |
| BMIS 476 (MIS 476) Integrated Project Management for IS | 3 | - |
| M 115 (MATH 117) Probability and Linear Math | 3 | 3 |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Introduction to Statistics | 4 | - |
| BMGT 340S (MGMT 340S) Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 | - |
| BMGT 486 Strategic Venture Management | 3 | - |
| BGEN 499 Integrative Business Simulation | 1 | - |
| BMKT 325 (MKTG 360) Marketing Principles | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 75 | 31 |
Business Education qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Chemistry, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Chemistry, with appropriate electives, and with the addition of CHMY 485 (CHEM 485). A student also must complete STAT 216 (MATH 241), BIOL 380, C&I 426 and SCI 350 (see the Department of Chemistry section of this catalog and below). The foreign language requirement is waived by the Department of Chemistry for students using the B.A. degree for teacher licensure. Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For endorsement in the minor teaching field of Chemistry, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| CHMY 101N (CHEM 101) Chemistry for the Consumer | - | 3 |
| CHMY 141N & 143N (CHEM 161N-162N) College Chemistry and Laboratory | 10 | 10 |
| CHMY 221-222-223 (CHEM 221-222-223) Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | - | 8 |
| CHMY 221, 222, 223, 225 (CHEM 221, 222, 223, 264) (or 224 in place of 225 (CHEM 264)) Organic Chemistry and Lab | 10 | - |
| CHMY 302E (CHEM 334) Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing | 3 | - |
| CHMY 360 (CHEM 370) Applied Physical Chemistry or CHMY 373 (CHEM 371) Phys Chem-Kntcs & Thrmdynmcs | - | 3-4 |
| CHMY 373-371 (CHEM 371-372) Phys Chem-Qntm Chm & Spctrscpy & Phys Chem-Kntcs & Thrmdynmcs | 8 | - |
| CMHY 311 (CHEM 341) Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis | 4 | 4 |
| CHMY 421 (CHEM 342) Advanced Instrument Analysis | 4 | - |
| CHMY 401-403 (CHEM 452-453) Advanced Inorganic Chemistry & Descriptive Inorganic Chem | 6 | - |
| CHMY 485 (CHEM 485) Laboratory Safety | 1 | 1 |
| CHMY 494 (CHEM 494) Seminar/Workshop | 1 | - |
| BCH 380 (BIOC 380) Biochemistry | 4 | 4 |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172) Intro to Computer Modeling | 3 | 3 |
| M 171, 172, AND 273 (MATH 152, 153, and 251) Calculus I, II, and III | 12 | - |
| M 162 (MATH 152) Applied Calculus | - | 4 |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Introduction to Statistics | 4 | 4 |
| PHSX 215N-216N-217N-218N (PHYS 211N-213-212N-214N) Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I & II & Labs | 10 | - |
| PHSX 205N-206N-207N-208N (PHYS 111N-113N-112N-114N) College Physics I & II & Labs | - | 10 |
| SCI 350 Environmental Perspectives | 2 | 2 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 426) Methods: Science 5-12 C&I Teaching Science in Middle & Secondary Schools (coreq EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 85 | 59-60 |
A chemistry major qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades K-12. Area of Permissive Special Competency only.
This minor leads to an area of permissive special competency in dance for those attaining or holding a Montana teaching license. It does not qualify as a teaching endorsement in Montana.| Maj | |
|---|---|
| DANC 220A (DAN 201A) Beginning Composition | 2 |
| DANC 298 (DAN 428) Internship: Children’s Dance | 2 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III or DANC 310 (DAN 304) Ballet III | 2-3 |
| DANC 360L (DAN 335L) World Dance (also Group X) | 3 |
| DANC 440 (DAN 425) Dance Pedagogy | 3 |
| DANC 497 (DAN 427) Methods: Teaching Movement in Schools | 6 |
| Students should choose one course in Jazz, Tap, Social Dance, Cultural/World Dance or Traditional/Indigenous Dance (as available; by advisement) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 20-21 |
Grades 5-12. Major only. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Earth Science, a student must complete the requirements for the B.S. with a major in Geosciences, Earth Science Education option (see the Department of Geosciences section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | |
|---|---|
| GEO 101N-102N (GEOS 100N-101N) Intro to Physical Geology & Lab | 4 |
| GEO 105N (GEOS 105N) Oceanography or GEO 108 Climate Change | 3 |
| GEO 231 (GEOS 230) Geosciences Field Methods | 2 |
| GEO 225 Earth Materials | 4 |
| GEO 211 (GEOS 200) Earth Hist & Evolution | 2 |
| GEO 228 Earth Surface Processes | 2 |
| GEO 304 Science and Society | 3 |
| GEO 311 Paleobiology | 3 |
| GEO (GEOS) Courses numbered 300 or above | 3 |
| ASTR 131N Elementary Astronomy I | 3 |
| CHMY 121N Intro to General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHMY 123N Intro to Organic & Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHMY 485 Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| PHSX 205/206 College Chysics I with Lab | 5 |
| PHSX 207/208 College Physics II with Lab | 5 |
| M 151 (MATH 121) Precalculus | 4 |
| STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 426) Methods: 5-12 Science (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 OR 302)) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 57 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Economics, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Economics (see the Department of Economics section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Economics, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| ECNS 201S-202S (ECON 111S-112S) Principles of Micro- and Macroeconomics | 6 | 6 |
| ECNS 301 (ECON 311) Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus | 3 | 3 |
| ECNS 302 (ECON 313) Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 |
| ECNS 403 (ECON 460) Introduction to Econometrics | 4 | - |
| Economics electives 300-level or above | 14 | 6 |
| ECNS 488, 494, 499 (ECON 488, 487, 489) Senior Thesis sequence | 6 | - |
| EDU 497 (C&I 428) Methods: 5-12 Social Studies (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| M 115 (MATH 117), 162 (MATH 150) or 171-172 (MATH 152-153) Probability, Linear Math, Applied Calculus OR Calculus I, II | 7-8 | - |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Introduction to Statistics | 4 | - |
| Total Credits | 50-51 | 21 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The second endorsement (either teaching major or teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of English, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in English, English Teaching option (see the Department of English section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of English, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalent.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| LIT 220L (ENLT 217L) Brit Lit: Med to Renaissance or LIT 221L (ENLT 218L) Brit Lit: Enlightenment to Rom | 3 | 3 |
| Choose 2: LIT 222L (ENLT 219) Brit Lit: Victorian to Contemp, LIT 210L (ENLT 224L) American Lit I, LIT 211L (ENLT 225L) American Lit II | 6 | 6 |
| LIT 300 (ENLT 301) Literary Criticism | 3 | 3 |
| LIT 327 (ENLT 320) Shakespeare | 3 | 3 |
| One course in poetry chosen from LIT 120L (ENLT 121L), LIT 201 or CRWR 211A (ENCR 211A) | 3 | - |
| One 300-level LIT (ENLT) course with an American literature focus | 3 | 3 |
| One 300-level LIT (ENLT) course with a diversity focus | 3 | 3 |
| ENLI 465 Structure and History of English for Teachers | 3 | 3 |
| ENT 439 Studies in Young Adult Literature | 3 | 3 |
| ENT 440 Teaching Writing | 3 | 3 |
| ENT 441 Teaching Reading and Literature | 3 | 3 |
| ENT 442 Teaching Oral Language and Media Literacy (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302) with either ENT 440, 441, or 442) | 3 | 3 |
| English Electives | 6 | - |
| Total Credits | 45 | 36 |
An English major qualifies for a single-field endorsement.
Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades K-12. Minor only.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of English as a Second Language, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field as listed in the Linguistics section of this catalog and listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Min. | |
|---|---|
| LING 470 Linguistic Analysis | 3 |
| LING 471 Phoentics and Phonology | 3 |
| LING 472 Generative Syntax | 3 |
| LING 477 Bilingualism or 478 Second Language Development | 3 |
| At least two courses from the following: | |
| LING 466 Pedagogical Grammar | |
| LING 473 Language and Culture | |
| LING 475 Linguistics Field Methods | |
| LING 476 Child Language Acquisition | |
| LING 489 Morphology | 6 |
| LING 480 Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 3 |
| LING 491 ESL Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
*Students must have the equivalent of two years of a foreign language. Non-native speakers of English must take an English competency examination administered by the chair of the Linguistics Program. Courses required for the teaching minor cannot be taken on a credit/no credit basis.
Grades K-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of French, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in French including FRCH 400 (FREN 401) and MCLG 410 (see the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of French, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
MCLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (prereq. to student teaching; coreq. C&I 301 or 302)| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| FRCH 101-102 (FREN 101-102) Elementary French | 10 | 10 |
| FRCH 201-202 (FREN 201-202) Intermediate French | 8 | 8 |
| FRCH 301 (FREN 301) Oral and Written Expression | 3 | 3 |
| FRCH 350 (FREN 302) French Civilization and Culture | 3 | 3 |
| Three French Literature courses from the following: FRCH 310, 311, 312, 313 (FREN 311L, 312L, 313L) | 9 | - |
| FRCH 421 (FREN 408) Advanced Composition and Conversation | 3 | 3 |
| FRCH (FREN) literature at the 400-level | 3 | - |
| FRCH (FREN) upper-division electives (of which 3 cr. must be culture or literature) | 9 | - |
| LING 270 Introduction to Linguistics | 3 | 3 |
| MCLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 54 | 33 |
*The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures requires a recommendation of the student’s language proficiency and an overall minimum grade point average of 3.00 in upper-division course work in both the teaching major and minor as a prerequisite to student teaching. Study in a French language country, provided either through UM’s Study Abroad Program or an experience considered to be equivalent also is required.
A French major qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major field of General Science, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Biology, Ecology option (see the Biology section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| ASTR 131N, 134N Elementary Astronomy and Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOB 170N-171N (BIOL 108N-109N) Principles Biological Diversity and Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOB 160N (BIOL 110N) Principles of Living Systems | 4 |
| BIOB 260 (BIOL 221) Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOB 272 (BIOL 223) Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| BIOE 370-371 (BIOL 340-341) General Ecology and Laboratory | 5 |
| CHMY 141N-143N (CHEM 161N-162N) College Chemistry I & II and Laboratory | 10 |
| CHMY 123N (CHEM 152N) Intro to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| CHMY 485 (CHEM 485) Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| GEO 101N-102N (GEOS 100N-101N) Intro to Physical Geology and Laboratory | 4 |
| GEO 105N (GEOS 105N) Oceanography or GEO 108N (GEOS 108N) Climate Change | 3 |
| M 162 (MATH 150) Applied Calculus or M 171 (MATH 152) Calculus I | 4 |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PHSX 205N-206N-207N-208N (PHYS 111N-113N-112N-114N) College Physics I & II & Labs or PHSX 215N-216N-217N-218N (PHYS 211N-213-212N-214N) Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I & II & Labs | 10 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 426) Methods: 5-12 Science (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 68 |
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Geography, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Geography (an option is not required; see the Department of Geography section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Geography, a student must complete the courses for the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| GPHY 121S (GEOG 101S) Human Geography | 3 | 3 |
| GPHY 111N (GEOG 102) Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 | 3 |
| GPHY 112 (GEOG 105) Intro to Physical Geography Lab | 1 | 1 |
| GPHY 141S (GEOG 103S) Geography of World Regions or another regional course | 3 | 3 |
| GPHY 284 Intro to GIS and Cartography | 3 | - |
| GPHY 385 (GEOG 385) Field Techniques or GPHY 497 (GEOG 471) Workshop in Teaching Geography | 2-3 | - |
| (minor may choose GPHY 385 or GPHY 284 | - | 3 |
| Three upper-division systematic geography courses one each from the fields of physical geography, human-environmental interaction, and geography and society (two for minor) | 9 | 6 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 428) Methods: 5-12 Social Studies (coreq. C&I 301 or 302) | 3 | 3 |
| Electives (minimum of 36 geography credits is required) | 11-12 | - |
| Total Credits | 39 | 22 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or teaching minor) should be a field in high demand.
Grades K-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of German, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in German including MCLG 410 (see the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of German, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| GRMN 101-102 (GERM 101-102) Elementary German | 10 | 10 |
| GRMN 201-202 (GERM 201-202) Intermediate German | 8 | 8 |
| GRMN 301-302 (GERM 301-302) Oral and Written Expression I and II | 6 | 6 |
| GRMN 311 and 312 or 318 (GERM 311-313) Intro to German Literature | 6 | - |
| GRMN 400 (GERM 403) Intro to Linguistics of German | 3 | 3 |
| GRMN (GERM) literature at 400-level | 6 | - |
| Two courses from the following: GRMN 322L, 350, 351H, 352H, 362Y (GERM 361L, 355, 303H, 304H, 362H) | 6 | - |
| GERM upper-division electives | 3 | - |
| GRMN 351H, 352H, 350, 322L, or 362Y (GERM 303H, 304H, 355, 361L or 362H) | - | 3 |
| LING 270S Introduction to Linguistics | 3 | 3 |
| MCLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 54 | 36 |
*The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures requires a recommendation of the student’s language proficiency and an overall minimum grade point average of 3.00 in upper-division course work in both the teaching major and minor as a prerequisite to student teaching. Study in a German language country, provided either through UM’s Study Abroad Program or an experience considered to be equivalent also is required.
A German major qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Government, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Political Science (see the Department of Political Science section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Government, a student must complete the courses for a minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| PSCI 210S (PSC 100S) Introduction to American Government | 3 | 3 |
| PSCI 220S (PSC 120S) Introduction to Comparative Government | 3 | 3 |
| PSCI 230X(PSC 130E) International Relations | 3 | 3 |
| PSCI 250E (PSC 150E) Political Theory | 3 | 3 |
| PSCI (PSC) one 300-400 level course in four of the five fields: | ||
| 1) American Government | ||
| 2) Public Administration | ||
| 3) Political Theory | ||
| 4) Comparative Government | ||
| 5) International Relations | 12 | - |
| PSCI (PSC) one 300-400 level course in three of the five fields: | ||
| 1)American Government | ||
| 2) Public Administration | ||
| 3) Political Theory | ||
| 4) Comparative Government | ||
| 5) International Relations | - | 9 |
| PSCI (PSC) electives in upper- division political science | 12 | - |
| PSCI 400 Adv Writing in Political Science | 1 | - |
| EDU 497 (C&I 428) Methods: 5-12 Social Studies (coreq. C&I 395 (301/302) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 40 | 24 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or a teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades K-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of Health and Human Performance, a student must complete the requirements for a B.S. in Health and Human Performance with an option in Health Enhancement (see the Department of Health and Human Performance section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet those requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | |
|---|---|
| KIN 205 (HHP 181) Foundations and Scientific Fundamentals in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HEE 110 (HHP 184) Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HEE 203-204 (HHP 224-225) Professional Activities I, II | 4 |
| KIN 201 (HHP 226) Basic Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| HEE 233 (HHP 233) Health Issues of Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| NURT 221N (HHP 236) Nutrition | 3 |
| AHAT 210-213 (HHP 240-241) Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and Lab | 3 |
| ECP 120-121 (HHP 288-289) Emergency Medical Responder Lecture and Lab | 0-3 |
| HEE 301 (HHP 301) Methods of Secondary HE (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 |
| HEE 302 (HHP 339) Methods of Instructional Strategies in Elementary Physical Education (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 |
| KIN 322-323 (HHP 368-369) Kinesiology and Anatomical Kinesiology Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 320 (HHP 377) Exericse Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 321 (HHP 378) Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| KIN 330 (HHP 384) Motor Learning and Contro | 3 |
| HTH 465 (HHP 465) Leading HHP Organizations | 3 |
| HEE 340 (HHP 466) Methods of Health Education | 3 |
| HTH 475E (HHP 475E) Legal and Ethical Issues in the Health and Exercise Professions | 3 |
| BIOM 250N (BIOL 106N) Microbiology for Health Sciences | 3 |
| BIOE 172N (BIOL 121N) Introductory Ecology or SCI 350 Environmental Perspectives | 2-3 |
| CHMY 121N (CHEM 151N) Intro to General Chemistry | 3 |
| COMX 111A (COMM 111A) Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Intro to Statistics, PSYX 222 (PSYC 220) or HHP 486 | 3-4 |
| PSYX 230S (PSYC 240S) Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BIOH 201N-202N & BIOH 211N-212N (SCN 201N-202N) Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Lab | 8 |
| Total Credits | 73-78 |
A Health and Human Performance major qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of History, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A.with a major in History (see the Department of History section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of History a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| HSTR 101H or 102H (HIST 104H or 105H) Western Civilization | 4 | 4 |
| HSTA 101H-102H (HIST 151H-152H) American History I & II | 4 | 8 |
| HSTR 200 Intro to Historical Methods | 1 | 1 |
| HSTA 255 (HIST 269) Montana History | 3 | 3 |
| HSTR (HIST) electives in Asian, Islamic, African, and Latin American | 9 | 6 |
| Upper-division courses in American history | 6 | 3 |
| Upper-division courses in European history | 6 | 3 |
| History electives upper-division courses in history | 6 | - |
| HSTA/HSTR 400-level approved writing course | 3 | - |
| EDU 497 (C&I 428) Methods: 5-12 Social Studies (coreq EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 45 | 31 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or a teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades K-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Latin, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Classics, Latin option, as well as MCLG 410 (see Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Latin, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| LATN 101-102 (LAT 101-102) Elementary Latin or equivalent | 10 | 10 |
| LATN 201-202 (LAT 211-212) Intermediate Latin | 7 | 7 |
| LATN upper-division electives | 15 | 6 |
| LATN 402 (LAT 402) Advanced Prose Composition | 3 | 3 |
| CLAS 155L (MCLG 155L) Survey Greek & Roman Literature | 3 | - |
| CLAS 160L (MCLG 160L) Classical Mythology | 3 | - |
| CLAS 251L (MCLG 251L) The Epic or CLAS 252L (MCLG 252L) Greek Drama | 3 | - |
| ARTH 407 (ART 381) Roman and Early Christian Art | 3 | - |
| Nine credits from: HSTR 301, 302 (HIST 302H, 301H), 360H, or MCLG 320; PHL 261, or 363 465, 466 (PHIL 251 or 362, 461, 463) | 9 | - |
| MCLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| HSTR 304H (HIST 303H) Ancient Rome | 3 | - |
| Total Credits | 62 | 29 |
*The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures requires a recommendation of the student's language proficiency and an overall minimum grade point average of 3.00 for upper-division course work in both the teaching major and minor as a prerequisite to student teaching.
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades K-12. Minor Only.
| Min. | |
|---|---|
| EDU 331 (C&I 316) Lit & Literacy for Children | 3 |
| EDU 432 (C&I 470) Lit & Literacy for Young Adults | 3 |
| LIBM 464 (C&I 479) Reference Resources | 3 |
| LIBM 463 (C&I 480) Library Collection Development | 3 |
| LIBM 465 (C&I 483) Library Media Technical Processes | 3 |
| LIBM 468 (C&I 484) Administration and Assessment of Library Media Program | 3 |
| LIBM 495 (C&I 485) Library Media Practicum | 3 |
| LIBM 466 (C&I 488) Libraries and Technology | 3 |
| LIBM 461 Information Literary | 3 |
| Total Credits | 27 |
A Library Media Practicum is separate from student teaching. It includes 90 hours of field work in a library and 10 hours of seminar. Equivalent courses from UM-Western may substitute. C&I graduate courses also may substitute for EDU 331, 432 (C&I 316, 470), and LIBM 464 (C&I 479).
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of Mathematics, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Mathematics with a Mathematics Education option (see Department of Mathematical Sciences section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Mathematics, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| M 171-172 (MATH 152-153) Calculus I, II | 8 | 8 |
| M 221 (MATH 221) Linear Algebra | 4 | 4 |
| M 301 (MATH 301) Mathematics with Technology for Teachers | 3 | 3 |
| M 307 (MATH 305) Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 3 | 3 |
| M 326 (MATH 326) Elementary Number Theory | 3 | 3 |
| STAT 341 (MATH 341) Introduction to Probability & Statistics | 3 | 3 |
| M 429 (MATH 406) History of Mathematics | 3 | - |
| M 431 (MATH 421) Abstract Algebra | 4 | - |
| M 439 (MATH 431) Euclidean & Non-Euclidean Geometry | 3 | 3 |
| M 273 (MATH 251) or additional 300-400-level course | 3-4 | - |
| EDU 497 (C&I 430) Methods: 5-12 Mathematics (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 4 | 4 |
| Total Credits | 41-42 | 31 |
A math major qualifies as a single-field endorsement if a student also completes 12 science credits. Although not required, a second teaching major or minor is recommended.
Grades K-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the extended major teaching field of Music, a student must complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Music Education degree (see the Music section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency. Music Education major are exempt from EDU 370 and 481 as they meet these requirements through School of Music coursework.
| Maj. | |
|---|---|
| MUSI 102A (MUS 100A) Performance Study | 2 |
| MUSI 195-295-395 (MUS 151-251-351) Applied Study I, II, III | 5 |
| MUSI 112A/312-108A/308-155A/355-122A/123A, 162A, 267A, 322, 323, 362, 467, MUST 227, 467 (MUS 107A/307A-108A/308A-104A/304A-110A/310A -150A/350) Ensembles | 7 |
| MUSI 105-106 (MUS 111-112) Theory I, II | 4 |
| MUSI 135A-136A (MUS 115A-116A) Keyboard Skills I, II | 2 |
| MUSE 123 (MUS 117A) Techniques: Voice | 1 |
| MUSE 120, 121, 126, 127, 272, 273, 274, 275 (MUS 124-131) Techniques | 8 |
| MUSI 202L (MUS 135L) Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 140-141 (MUS 137-138) Aural Perception I, II | 4 |
| MUSI 205-206 (MUS 211-212) Theory III, IV | 4 |
| MUSI 235-236 (MUS 215-216) Keyboard Skills III, IV | 2 |
| MUSI 296 (MUS 219) Piano Proficiency Assessment | 0 |
| MUSI 296 (MUS 220) Upper-Division Required Performance | 0 |
| MUSI 240-241 (MUS 237-238) Aural Perception III, IV | 4 |
| MUSI 335 (MUS 302) Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 336 (MUS 303) Choral Conducting | 2 |
| MUSE 497 (MUS 305) Methods: Instrumental & Lit | 2 |
| MUSE 497 (MUS 306) Methods: Choral & Lit | 2 |
| MUSI 301H-302H (MUS 324H-325H) History of Music I, II | 6 |
| MUSE 333-334 (MUS 322-323) General Music Methods and Materials I, II (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 4 |
| MUSE 425: Technology and Resource Materials K-12 | 2 |
| MUSI 388 (MUS 388) Concert Attendance | 0 |
| MUSI 440 (MUS 428) Orchestration | 2 |
| Music upper-division electives | 3-4 |
| Total Credits | 71-72 |
Music students should refer to the School of Music section of this catalog for requirements concerning upper-division music course work.
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Physics, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Physics (see the Department of Physics and Astronomy section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Physics, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| PHSX 205N-206N-207N-208N (PHYS 111N-113N-112N-114N) College of Physics I & II & Labs or PHSX 215N-216N-217N-218N (PHYS 211N-213-212N-214N) Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I & II & Labs | 10 | 10 |
| PHSX 301 (PHYS 301) Intro Theoretical Physics | 3 | - |
| PHSX 327 (PHYS 325) Optics | 3 | 3 |
| PHSX 330 (PHYS 330) Communicating Physics | 3 | 3 |
| PHSX 343 (PHYS 341) Modern Physics | 3 | 3 |
| PHSX 320 (PHYS 375) Classical Mechanics | 3 | 3 |
| PHSX 423 (PHYS 414) Electricity & Magnetism I | 3 | - |
| PHSX 461 (PHYS 461) Quantum Mechanics I | 3 | - |
| PHSX 499 (PHYS 480) Senior Capstone Seminar | 1 | - |
| Electives-courses in physics | 3 | - |
| ASTR 131N-132N Elementary Astronomy (minors choose one) | 6 | 3 |
| M 171-172 (MATH 152-153) Calculus I and II | 8 | 8 |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) introduction to Statistics or STAT 341 (MATH 341) Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| M 273 (MATH 251) Multivariate Calculus | 4 | 4 |
| M 311 (MATH 311) Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | 3 |
| CSCI 100 (CS 101) Intro to Programming or CSCI 135 (CS 131) Fundamentals of Computer Science I | 3 | 3 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 426) Methods: Science 5-12 | 3 | 3 |
| CHMY 121N (CHEM 151N) Intro to General Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHMY 485 (CHEM 485) Laboratory Safety | 1 | 1 |
| BIOB 160N (BIOL 110N) Principles of Living Systems | 4/3 | 4/3 |
| or BIOB 170N (BIOL 108N) Principles Biological Diversity | ||
| or BIOO 105N (BIOL 120N) Introduction to Botany | ||
| or BIOE 172N (BIOL 121N) Introductory Ecology | ||
| GEO 101N-102N (GEOS 100N-101N) Intro to Physical Geology & Laboratory | 4 | - |
| GEO 105N (GEOS 105N) Oceanography or GEO 108N (GEOS 108N) (Climate Change or ENSC 105N (EVST 101N) Environ Sci or SCI 350 Environ Perspect | 2-3 | - |
| Total Credits | 78-81 | 59-61 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or a teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Psychology, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Psychology, General option (see the Department of Psychology section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Psychology, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYX 100S (PSYC 100S) Introduction to Psychology | 4 | 4 |
| PSYX 120 (PSYC 120)Introduction to Psychological Research | 3 | 3 |
| PSYX 222 (PSYC 220) Psychological Statistics | 3 | - |
| At least two of the following for the major: | ||
| PSYX 270S (PSYC 260S) Fundamental Psychology of Learning | ||
| PYSX 280S (PSYC 265S)Fund of Memory & Cognition | ||
| PSYX 250N (PSYC 270N) Fundamentals of Biological Psychology | 6 | - |
| At least four of the following for the major: | ||
| PSYX 230S (PSYC 240S) Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYX 233 (PSYC 245) Fund of Psychology of Aging | ||
| PSYX 340S (PSYC 330S) Abnormal Psychology | ||
| PSYX 360S (PSYC 350S) Social Psychology | ||
| PSYX 385S (PSYC 351S) Psychology of Personality | 12 | - |
| At least one of the following for the minor: | ||
| PSYX 230S (PSYC 240S) Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYX 360S (PSYC 350S) Social Psychology | ||
| PSYX 385S (PSYC 351S) Psychology of Personality | - | 3 |
| At least one of the following for the major: | ||
| M 115 (MATH 117) Probability, Linear Mathematics or M 121 (MATH 111) College Algebra | ||
| M 162 (MATH 150) Applied Calculus | ||
| M 171 (Math 152) Calculus I | 3-4 | - |
| At least one of the following for the minor: | ||
| PSYX 378S (PSYC 335S) Introduction to Clinical Psychology | ||
| PSYX 340S (PSYC 330S) Abnormal Psychology | ||
| PSYX 345 (PSYC 336) Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders | ||
| PSYX 376 (PSYC 337) Principles of Cognitive Behavior Modification | - | 3 |
| Four other psychology courses (at least three of which must be at the 200-level or higher), not to include PSYX 292, 392, 398, 494, or 499 (PSYC 296, 396, 398, 398, 493 or 499) | 12 | - |
| Two of the following for the minor: | ||
| PSYX 270S (PSYC 260S) Fundamental Psychology of Learning | ||
| PSYX 280S (PSYC 265S) Fundamentals of Memory & Cognition | ||
| PSYX 250N (PSYC 270N) Fundamentals of Biological Psychology | ||
| PSYX 356 (PSYC 371) Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology | ||
| PSYX 352 (PSYC 372) Intermediate Behavioral Biology | - | 6 |
| Additional PSYX elective credits for the minor | - | 3 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 428) Methods: 5-12 Social Studies (coreq. C&I 301 or 302) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 46-47 | 25 |
At least six of the 22 PSYX credits for the minor must be at the 300-level or above.
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or a teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades K-12. Minor only.
| Min. | |
|---|---|
| EDU 331 (C&I 316) Lit & Literacy for Children | 3 |
| EDU 432 (C&I 470) Lit & Literacy for Young Adults | 3 |
| EDU 397 (C&I 318) Teaching & Assessing PK-3 Language Arts | 3 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 405) Methods: Teaching & Assessing 4-8 Reading | 3 |
| EDU 481 (C&I 427 ) Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 438 (C&I 433) Literacy Asmnt, Diagnosis & Instr | 3 |
| EDU 441 (C&I 435) Organizing Reading and Writing Programs | 3 |
| EDU 456 (C&I 437) Application of Literacy Models K12 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 27 |
Grades K-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Russian, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Russian including MCLG 410 (see the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Russian, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| RUSS 101-102 Elementary Russian | 10 | 10 |
| RUSS 201-202 Intermediate Russian | 8 | 8 |
| RUSS/MCLG 105HY Intro Russian Culture | 3 | - |
| RUSS 301 Oral and Written Expression I | 3 | 3 |
| RUSS 302 Oral and Written Expression II | 3 | 3 |
| RUSS - two of 308, 312L, 313L (minors must take RUSS 312L) | 6 | 3 |
| RUSS upper-division electives | 12 | - |
| RUSS 494 Seminar in Russian | 3 | - |
| HSTR – a course in Russian history | 3 | - |
| MCLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 54 | 30 |
*The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures requires a recommendation of the student’s language proficiency and an overall minimum grade point average of 3.00 in upper-division course work in both the teaching major and minor as a prerequisite to student teaching.
The demand for teaching in the field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or a teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
Students who want to be licensed to teach history, government, and one additional social science at the middle and high school level must complete the B.A. degree requirements for the combined academic major in history and political science, shown below. Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must show evidence of completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | |
|---|---|
| HSTR 101H or HSTR 102H (HIST 104H or 105H) Western Civilization | 4 |
| HSTA 101H-102H (HIST 151H-152H) American History I & II | 8 |
| HSTR 200 Intro to Historical Methods | 1 |
| HSTA 255 (HIST 269) Montana History | 3 |
| HSTR (HIST) elective in Asian, Islamic, African, or Latin American | 3 |
| HSTA (HIST) upper-division American history | 3 |
| HSTR (HIST) upper-division European history | 3 |
| HSTR or HSTA (HIST) upper-division elective | 3 |
| HSTA/HSTR 400-level approved writing course | 3 |
| PSCI 210S (PSC 100S) Intro to American Government | 3 |
| PSCI 220S (PSC 120S) Intro to Comparative Government | 3 |
| PSCI 230X (PSC 130E) Intro to International Relations | 3 |
| PSCI 250E (PSC 150E) Intro to Political Theory | 3 |
| PSCI (PSC) upper-division American government and politics | 9 |
| PSCI (PSC) Upper-division comparative government and/or international relations | 9 |
| Credits in one of the following fields: economics, geography, psychology, or sociology | 9 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 428) Methods: 5-12 Social Studies (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 73 |
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Sociology, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Sociology (see the Department of Sociology section of this catalog and below.). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Sociology, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 101S (SOC 110S) Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 3 |
| SOCI 202 (SOC 202) Social Statistics | 3 | - |
| SOCI 318 (SOC 201) Sociological Research Methods | 3 | 3 |
| SOCI 455 (SOC 455) Classical Social Theory | 3 | 3 |
| Four of the following, two must be numbered 300 or above: | 12 | - |
| SOCI 211S (SOC 230S) Criminology or 330S Juvenile Delinquency | ||
| SOCI 220S (SOC 220S) Race, Gender and Class | ||
| SOCI 270 (SOC 270) Introduction to Development Sociology | ||
| SOCI 275S (SOC 275S) Gender and Society | ||
| SOCI 306 (SOC 306S) Sociology of Work | ||
| SOCI 308 (SOC 308) Sociology of Education | ||
| SOCI 325 (SOC 325) Social Stratification | ||
| SOCI 332 (SOC 300) Sociology of the Family | ||
| SOCI 342 Urban/Metropolitan Sociology | ||
| SOCI 345 (SOC 320) Sociology of Organizations | ||
| SOCI 346 Rural Sociology | ||
| SOCI 350 (SOC 340) The Community | ||
| SOCI 355 (SOC 355S) Population & Society | ||
| SOCI 382 (SOC 350S) Social Psychology & Social Structure | ||
| SOCI 470 Environmental Sociology | ||
| SOCI 485 (SOC 485) Political Sociology | ||
| Sociology electives (minors must take at least six credits numbered 300 or above) | 9 | 12 |
| EDU 497 (C&I 428) Methods: 5-12 Social Studies (coreq. C&I 301 or 302) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | 24 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
Grades K-12. Qualifies for single-field endorsement.
For endorsement in the extended major teaching field of Spanish, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Spanish including SPNS 301, 305, 400, 408 (SPAN 301, 302, 405, 408) and MCLG 410 (see the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
For endorsement in the minor teaching field of Spanish, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | Min. | |
|---|---|---|
| SPNS 101-102 (SPAN 101-102) Elementary Spanish | 10 | 10 |
| SPNS 201-202 (SPAN 201-202) Intermediate Spanish | 8 | 8 |
| SPNS 301 (SPAN 301) Oral and Written Expression | 3 | 3 |
| SPNS 305 (SPAN 302) Spanish Phonetics | 3 | 3 |
| SPNS 326L, 331X (SPAN 311L/312L) Contemporary Literature (minors take one) | 6 | 3 |
| SPNS 400 (SPAN 405) Spanish: Applied Linguistics | 3 | 3 |
| SPNS 408 (SPAN 408) Advanced Composition and Conversation | 3 | - |
| SPNS (SPAN) two literature courses at 400-level | 6 | - |
| SPNS upper-division electives | 6 | - |
| LING 270S Introduction to Linguistics or LING 470 | 3 | 3 |
| MCLG 315 Major Hispanic Authors | 3 | - |
| MCLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (coreq. EDU 395 (C&I 301 or 302)) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 57 | 36 |
*The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures requires a recommendation of the student's language proficiency and an overall minimum grade point average of 3.00 in upper division course work in both the teaching major and minor as a prerequisite to student teaching. Study in a Spanish language country, provided either through UM's Study Abroad Program or an experience considered to be equivalent, also is required.
A Spanish major qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Grades P-12. Minor only.
| Min. | |
|---|---|
| EDSP 403 (C&I 420) Curriculum/Methods In Early Childhood Special Education OR elective* | 2-3 |
| EDU 438 (C&I 433) Literacy Asmnt, Disagnosis & Instr (coreq. EDU 397 or 481 (C&I 318 or 427)) | 3 |
| EDSP 462 (C&I 453) Special Education Law, Policy & Practice | 3 |
| EDSP 405 (C&I 457) Assess of Students with Exceptionalities | 5 |
| EDSP 463 (C&I 459) Consulting/Resource Teacher (prereq. EDSP 462 (C&I 453)) | 3 |
| EDSP 461 (C&I 463) Positive Behavior Supports (prereq. EDSP 462 (C&I 453)) | 3 |
| EDSP 497 (C&I 469) Education Methods: Special Education Student Teaching | 10 |
| Total Credits | 29-30 |
*Required course for early childhood education; counts as elective credit. Other elective courses must be approved by a special education advisor.
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Theatre, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Theatre, Education Endorsement Preparation specialization (see the School of Theatre & Dance section of this catalog and below). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must meet these requirements by completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
| Maj. | |
|---|---|
| DANC 346 (DAN 327) Methods: Dance in K-8 | 2 |
| THTR 102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 (DRAM 108) Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 202 (DRAM 202) Stagecraft I: Lighting/Costumes | 3 |
| THTR 203 (DRAM 203) Stagecraft II: Scenery/Props | 3 |
| THTR 210 (DRAM 210) Voice and Speech I | 2 |
| THTR 220-221 (DRAM 214-215) Acting I, II | 6 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| THTR 249 (DRAM 244) Stage Makeup | 2 |
| THTR 330H-331Y (DRAM 320H-321H) Theatre History I, II | 6 |
| THTR 339 (DRAM 327) Drama in Elementary Education | 2 |
| THTR 370 (DRAM 371) Stage Management I | 2 |
| THTR 375 (DRAM 379) Directing I | 3 |
| THTR 439 (DRAM 402) Methods of Teaching Theatre | 2 |
| THTR 499 (DRAM 499) Senior Project | 1 |
| Total Credits | 45 |
The demand for teaching in this field is limited. The required second endorsement (either a teaching major or teaching minor) should be in a field in high demand.
R- before the course description indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.
Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) - Course Descriptions
160, 195, 295, 296, 298, 341, 394, 395, 421, 498, 501, 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 514, 515, 518, 519, 520, 521, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 530, 533, 540, 541, 542, 545, 546, 548, 552, 553, 555, 556, 557, 560, 570, 571, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 589, 590, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 618, 620, 625, 630, 652, 594, 697, 699
Education K-12 (EDU) - Course Descriptions
162, 202, 210, 221, 222, 294, 331, 338, 340, 345, 370, 392, 394, 395, 397, 407E, 411, 421, 432, 438, 441, 450, 451, 456, 472, 481, 488, 491, 492, 494, 495, 497
Early Childhood Education (EDEC) - Course Descriptions
310, 330, 396
Education K-12: Special Education (EDSP) - Course Descriptions
403, 405, 461, 462, 463, 470, 497
Education K-12: Library Media (LIBM) - Course Descriptions
463, 464, 465, 466, 468, 495
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Lisa M. Blank, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1997
Georgia A. Cobbs, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1995
Janice LaBonty, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1987
Richard van den Pol, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 1981
Morgen Alwell, Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2004
Fletcher Brown, Ph.D., Miami University, 1994
David R. Erickson, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1994
Ann N. Garfinkle, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1999
Martin G. Horejsi, Ph.D., Idaho State University, 1999
Andrea Lawrence, Ph.D., Indiana University, 2006
Matthew Schertz, Ed.D., Montclair State University, 2004
Sandra R. Williams, Ed.D., the University of Montana, 2000
Kathryn Brayko, Ph.D., University of Washington, 2012
Jessica R. Gallo, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2013
Lucila T. Rudge, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2008Nancy Arnold, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, 1995
Gail McGregor, Ed.D., The Johns Hopkins University, 1984
Rhea Ashmore, Ed.D., the University of Montana, 1981
Carolyn J.Lott, Ed.D., the University of Montana, 1985
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