School of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Audrey L. Peterson, Chair
Pages 176-194
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers teacher education baccalaureate programs
leading to certification/licensure for kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) levels. Master and
doctoral degree candidates receive focused study and increased depth in selected specialty areas.
Students at all levels are prepared for the profession of teaching by completing a coherent
program that emphasizes teaching and learning in community. The program prepares professionals
who are skilled in the creation of student-centered, active-learning environments within learning
communities. Individual self-esteem, diversity, and the social, moral and cognitive development of
children and youth is emphasized. Students experience an integrated curriculum. They formulate
collaborative and community-building strategies that address social and academic diversity,
encouraging the development of caring, contributing citizens.
Graduate Programs
The following degrees are offered: Master of Arts, Master of Education, and Doctor of
Education. Both the Master of Arts and the Master of Education programs are offered in
Curriculum and Instruction, with optional concentrations in elementary education, secondary
education, reading, library-media services, special education, and curriculum studies.
Teaching, administrative, and/or other education-related experience is normally required prior to
the completion of advanced degree programs. To receive a master's degree in elementary or
secondary education, a minimum of two years of teaching experience is required. Selection of a
course of study (area of emphasis, course work outside the field of education, and electives) must
be made only after consultation with and the expressed approval of the student's advisor.
Information about specific requirements and options is available from the School of Education.
For more information refer to the The University of Montana-Missoula Graduate Programs and
Admissions Catalog.
Teacher Education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Teacher Education Council establish
policies and standards for students within the Teacher Education Program. Students preparing to
teach in elementary settings_kindergarten through eighth grade (K-8)_or in business education
will complete a major in education. Students intending to major in elementary education but who
have not been admitted to the Teacher Education Program will be designated as pre-education
majors. Upon full admission to the Teacher Education Program, the student's major will become
education with an emphasis in elementary education.
Individuals preparing to teach in secondary settings_middle schools or senior high schools_must
obtain a degree in a subject area they plan to teach and complete the requirements for a minor
teaching field unless the chosen degree area qualifies as a single endorsement field. Students at
both elementary and secondary levels must complete courses required for state
certification/licensure and demonstrate teaching competency during their student teaching
experiences.
To meet state teacher certification/licensure standards an applicant must: (1) be at least 18 years
of age, (2) pass the National Teachers' Examination (NTE) Core Battery, and (3) satisfy course,
credit and degree requirements as outlined below.
Admission to Teacher Education
All students seeking certification/licensure or a degree in education apply for admission to the
Teacher Education Program prior to enrolling in C&I 200. Admission is limited each academic
year to approximately 125 elementary education candidates and 125 secondary education
candidates. To be eligible for admission a student must have completed at least 30 semester
credits or 45 quarter credits of college-level work and have attained a miimum cumulative grade
point average (GPA) of 2.50, and must achieve passing scores on the General Knowledge (644)
and the Communication Skills (648) portions of the National Teachers' Examination. Students
also must have earned at least a C in both an English composition course and an introductory
psychology course. As part of the application, students write an essay responding to one of three
selected questions on becoming a teacher, document formal experience in working with
children/youth, and present letters of reference from two professors who are familiar with their
work. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not necessarily assure acceptance by the
Teacher Education Program. Once admitted, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50
each semester in order to continue in the program. Students who interrupt their studies for more
than two years will be placed on inactive status and must request reactivation in order to resume
their studies. Students obtain from the UC Bookstore the Teacher Education Policy Handbook,
which contains more specific admission requirements and procedures.
Students seeking a K-12 endorsement in library-media, reading or special education must have full
admission into the Teacher Education Program or already be a certified/licensed teacher before
applying to one of these specialized programs. Refer to the Teacher Education Policy Handbook
for specific admission requirements.
Admission Policy for Minority Students and Students with Disabilities
The Teacher Education Program is committed to providing opportunities for teacher preparation
for members of groups that historically have been disadvantaged and subjected to discrimination.
The criteria for admission are the same for members of racial, ethnic and other minorities and
students with disabilities as for other candidates; however, exceptions may be made to those
admission requirements. Candidates who do not meet one or more of the criteria for admission
are encouraged to describe in their applications any special circumstances and/or special talents
that may compensate for unmet criteria. The physical, social, economic, and cultural
circumstances that may have influenced the candidate's ability to achieve minimum eligibility for
admission will be considered. A special effort will be made to determine the candidate's abilities
and potential to overcome disadvantage or discrimination and become a successful beginning
teacher. Upon entry to the program, the student will be assigned an advisor as a mentor. The
student and mentor will design an appropriate course of study to achieve progress toward the
degree and/or certification/licensure.
Application for Student Teaching
At the end of the junior year students should begin planning for student teaching. Students must
meet the following criteria to be eligible to student teach: (1) full admission into the Teacher
Education Program; (2) a grade of C or above in courses required for certification; (3) a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.50 and 2.50 in each field of certification/licensure; and (4) consent of the
Director of Field Experiences. In addition, elementary education majors must have completed the
required courses in methods of elementary teaching, and secondary students must have completed
their methods course and at least two-thirds of the courses in their teaching field(s).
Post-baccalaureate students must demonstrate an appropriate general education background prior
to student teaching. Recommendation from the departments in the major and/or minor fields is
also a prerequisite to student teaching. Candidates for K-12 certification/licensure must student
teach at both elementary and secondary levels. Applications for student teaching are contained in
the Student Teaching Packet available in the UC Bookstore. Consult the Teacher Education
Policy Handbook for application deadlines and procedures.
Certification/Licensure Requirements
The Dean or the Certification Specialist of the School of Education recommends to the State
Office of Public Instruction eligible graduates for certification/licensure as elementary or
secondary teachers . Students who anticipate teaching in states other than Montana should
investigate specific requirements of those states.
All applicants for initial certification/licensure in Montana must provide evidence of having
completed the National Teachers' Examination Core Battery with the minimum scores established
by the Board of Public Education.
For University degree requirements, refer to the graduation requirements listed previously in the
catalog. See index.
Teacher Education General Education Requirements
Candidates preparing to become elementary or secondary teachers are required to include in their
general education requirements the areas specified below. Courses listed will apply to the general
education as well as the teacher education requirements. The areas and courses are:
- The contributions and status of minorities with specific emphasis on Native Americans
in Montana and North America, and the nature of prejudice. Students preparing to become
teachers are required to complete at least one of the following courses in the General Education
sequence or an approved substitute:
- LS 302L American Indian Literature: Southwest
- LS 303L American Indian Literature: North
- NAS 100H Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 102H Indian Culture as Expressed through Language
- NAS 202L Oral and Written Traditions of the Native American
- NAS 301E American Indian Religion and Philosophy
- NAS 303E Ecological Perspectives in Native American Tradition
- NAS 341S Anthropology, the American Indian and Contemporary Issues
- NAS 342H Native American Women
- NAS 465H History of Indian Affairs o 1865
- NAS 466H History of Indian Affairs Since 1865
- Anth 180S Race and Minorities
- Anth 323H Indians of Montana
- Soc 220S Race and Ethnic Relations
- America's pluralistic culture and heritage. Students preparing to become teachers are
required to complete at least one of the following courses in American studies or an approved
substitute:
- Hist 151H The Americans: Settlement to Civil War
- Hist 152H The Americans: Civil War to the 21st Century
- Hist 332H The Global Diplomacy of the Cold War
- Hist 360H Society and Culture in America I
- Hist 361H Society and Culture in America II
- Hist 363H History of American Law
- Hist 373H Immigration, Ethnicity and Work in American Life
- Hist 376H American Constitutional History to 1864
- Hist 377H American Constitutional History Since 1864
- Hist 379H Women in America: The Historical Perspective
- Growth and development of the United States as a nation and its place in world affairs.
Students preparing to become teachers are required to complete at least one of the following
courses in American studies or an approved substitute:
- Hist 151H The Americans: Settlement to Civil War
- Hist 152H The Americans: Civil War to the 21st Century
- Hist 332H Global Diplomacy of the Cold War
- Hist 360H Society and Culture in America I
- Hist 361H Society and Culture in America II
- Hist 363H History of American Law
- Hist 373H Immigration, Ethnicity and Work in American Life
- Hist 376H American Constitutional History to 1864
- Hist 377H American Constitutional History Since 1864
- Hist 379H Women in America: The Historical Perspective
- PSc 100S Introduction to American Government
- PSc 200S Public Policy Issues
- PSc 230E International Relations
- Rels 260H Religion in America
- Soc 220S Race and Ethnic Relations
- Soc 300S The Family
Elementary Education Degree and Certification/Licensure Requirements (Grades
K-8)
Certification/licensure to teach in fully accredited elementary schools of Montana requires a
baccalaureate degree from the University or other approved institution of higher education in
which the individual has completed a four-year program (or equivalent) for preparation as an
elementary school teacher. Some of the courses required for state certification/licensure also will
meet general education requirements at The University of Montana-Missoula.
Degree candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credits in Curriculum and Instruction to
include the following courses with a grade of C or above: C&I 200, 300 or 301, 303, 306, 309,
310, 311, 316, 317, 407, 410 and 481. In addition, the student will complete course work with a
grade of C or above in English/communications, history and social sciences, mathematics, health
and human performance, art, music, psychology, and science. None of these courses may be
taken as pass/not pass except where that is the only grade available.
For more specific information regarding these course requirements refer to the Teacher Education
Policy Handbook. Elementary education majors may use their electives to strengthen any of the
required academic fields, or to complete a minor. Students who plan to teach kindergarten must
complete C&I 330_Early Childhood Education_before registering for student teaching. C&I 330
also is highly recommended for students who are planning to teach through grade three.
Curriculum for Elementary Education
First and Second Years
- Enex 101 and General Education writing requirements
- Sci 125N, 127N_General Science
- LS 151L or 152L_Introduction to Humanities
- Psyc 100S_Introduction toPsychology
- Psyc 240S_Developmental Psychology (or C&I 330)
- C&I 200_Exploring Teaching Through Field Experiences
- HHP 233_The School Health Program
- Hist 151H or 152H_The Americans
- Hist 269_Montana and the West
- Math 130-131_Math for Elementary Teachers
- P Sc 100S_Introduction to American Governmen
- Elective history/social science, including a non-western course emphasizing Native
Americans (see Teacher Education General Education requirements above)
- Electives and General Education
Third and Fourth Years
- C&I 303_Educational Psychology and Measurements
- C&I 330-Early Childhood Education(for students planning to teach primary grades)
- Geog 281-Geography for Teachers
- Art 314_Elementary School Art (Prereq., Art 123A)
- Sci 350_Environmental Perspectives
- HHP 339_Instructional Strategies in Elementary Health andPhysical Education
- Mus 335_Music Education in the Elementary School (Prereq., Mus 134L)
- C&I 306_Instructional Media and Computer Applications
- C&I 316_Children's Literature and Critical Reading
- C&I 300 or 301-Field Experience
- *C&I 309-Teaching Mathematics:Elementary School
- *C&I 310_Teaching Social Studies: Elementary School
- *C&I 311_Teaching Science:Elementary School
- *C&I 317_Teaching Language and Literacy
- *C&I 410_Exceptionality andClassroom Management
- C&I 407E_Ethics and Policy Issues
- C&I 481_Student Teaching: Elementary
- Electives and General Education
- Current Standard First Aid andCPR certificates or HHP 289
* Elementary Methods Block: During one semester students enroll concurrently in C&I 309, 310,
311, 317, 410, and 300 or 301. These 15 credits comprise a full load, and scheduling occurs in
large blocks of time, incorporating class activity, student work, and field experiences throughout
each week. This format allows for integration of curriculum, modeling of cooperative learning and
collaborative teaching, and developmental field experiences. Interested students should contact
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction during the semester preceding their intended
enrollment in the Elementary Methods Block.
Secondary Teaching Certification/Licensure Requirements (Grades 5-12)
To qualify for the Montana secondary teaching certificate/license, students must complete
requirements for a major teaching field and, where required, a minor teaching field in an area
generally taught at the secondary level. To satisfy requirements for secondary teacher
certification/licensure in all teaching fields, except Business Education, candidates must possess a
degree in a subject area they plan to teach and complete the requirements of a minor teaching field
unless the degree is in a teaching field that qualifies as a single endorsement. Prospective
secondary teachers are advised to seek certification/licensure in more than a single endorsable
area. The University reserves the right to modify course requirements listed. Students should seek
advice from both the degree-granting departments and the School of Education. A University
recommendation for certification/licensure to teach in fully accredited secondary schools of
Montana requires the following:
- A baccalaureate degree from the University or another accredited institution of higher
education.
- Completion of the following professional education courses: C&I 200, 301 or 302, 303, 306,
407E, 410, appropriate methods courses, and 482.
- Completion of appropriate general education course work, including writing competency
requirements as well as C&I 427 or Ent 440.
- Completion of Psychology 100S or equivalent.
- Completion of HHP 233, The School Health Program or equivalent.
- Preparation in one or more special subject areas taught in the secondary schools as indicated
under course requirements in major and minor teaching fields (see following). Single-field
endorsements (40 or more credits) are possible for the following teaching majors: art, biology,
business education, chemistry, English, French, general science, German, health-physical
education, mathematics, music, social sciences, and Spanish. All other teaching majors require a
teaching minor or a second major.
Students must receive a grade of C or above in: all courses required for the teaching major and
teaching minor; all required curriculum and instruction courses; a health education course; Psyc
100S; Enex 101; and C&I 427 or Ent 440. None of these courses may be taken as pass/no pass
except where that is the only grade available. Variations from the required courses for secondary
teaching certification/licensure are permissible only by petition through the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction.
Curriculum for Secondary Certification/Licensure
First and Second Years
- Enex 101 and General Education writing requirements
- Psyc 100S_Introduction to Psychology
- C&I 200_Exploring Teaching Through Field Experiences
- HHP 233_School HealthProgram
- Electives, General Educationand/or Courses in Major and/or Minor Teaching
Field(s)
Third and Fourth Years
- C&I 303_Educational Psychology and Measurements
- C&I 306_Instructional Media andComputer Applications
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates or HHP 289
- C&I 410_Exceptionality and Classroom Management
- C&I 427_Literacy Strategies in Content Areas OR Ent 440-Teaching Composition and
Reading
- C&I 301 or 302_FieldExperience
- Teaching field(s) method courses (taken with teaching field(s) method course)
- C&I 407E_Ethics and Policy Issues
- C&I 482_Student Teaching: Secondary
- Electives, General Education and/or Courses in Major and/or Minor Teaching
Field(s)
Certification/Licensure in Library-Media: The library-media program is designed to
prepare library-media specialists for K-12 settings. To be eligible for library-media
certification/licensure students must meet the teacher certification requirements as well as
complete a minimum of 25 credits in the following required courses: C&I 316, 470, 471, 472,
473, 474, 475, 476, and 477.
Certification/Licensure in Reading: The reading program is designed to enhance the
diagnostic and instructional skills of K-12 classroom teachers and remedial reading teachers. The
program follows the philosophy of the International Reading Association. The undergraduate
reading minor requires the following courses: C&I 316, 317, 427, 433, 435, and 437.
Certification/Licensure in Special Education: The Special Education program prepares
teachers to work with children with disabilities in Special Education and inclusive settings. To be
eligible for a K-12, non-categorical endorsement in the State of Montana, students accepted into
the program must complete the following courses: C&I 357, 433, 457, 459, 461, 463, 465, 469.
Students complete C&I 357 prior to beginning the endorsement; they must be admitted into the
Special Education program before enrolling in C&I 457. The last semester is a professional block
including focused course work for five weeks preceding the internship experience, and is done
after regular student teaching or teaching experience in an elementary, middle, or secondary
school setting.
Professional Certification/Licensure: The Montana professional certificate is issued to
applicants with three or more years successful teaching experience who have completed a
minimum of 30 semester credits in approved courses beyond the baccalaureate degree or who
hold a master's degree in a certifiable area. Students intending to qualify for this certificate must
first outline their program with a graduate advisor and receive approval from the Dean of the
School of Education.
Professional Certification/Licensure in Reading Education: The post-graduate
endorsement in reading involves a summer practicum. The post-graduate program for reading
requires the following course sequence: C&I 316 or 470, 433, 530, 534, 537 and/or 437, 543.
Secondary Emphasis in Business Education:
Candidates for certification/licensure in business education must complete the following:
1. Meet the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in Education by completing a minimum of 30
credits in Curriculum and Instruction courses. Students may need to complete elective credits in
Curriculum and Instruction to meet the 30-credit requirement.
2. Meet the requirements for business education listed in this catalog.
A marketing educaton endorsement is available for students who complete a business education
major. Course requirements are listed under the marketing education endorsement section of this
catalog. Students may concurrently complete a business education major and complete the course
requirements for a marketing education endorsement.
A non-teaching option in office administration is also available. For details of this program,
contact an advisor in business education.
Requirements for a Non-Teaching Minor
Library-Media Services
To complete a non-teaching minor in library-media services, the student must complete the
following courses:
- C&I 471_Fundamentals of Media Technology
- C&I 472_Library-Media Technical Processes
- C&I 473_Computer Applications in Library-Media Operations
- C&I 474_Administration/ Assessment of Library-Media Programs
- C&I 476_Reference, Media Skills and Technology
- C&I 477_Collection Development and the Curriculum
- C&I 475_Library-Media Practicum
- Electives chosen in consultation with advisor
Office Administration
To earn a non-teaching minor in office administration the student must complete the following
courses:
- BuEd181_Advanced Keyboarding
- BuEd 187_Business Communications
- BuEd 283_Introduction to Word Processing
- BuEd 287_Electronic Office Procedures
- BuEd 288_Computerized Office Technology
- BuEd 383_Office Management
- Mgmt 100S_Introduction to Business
- Mgmt 257_Business Law
- Mgmt 340_Management and Organizational Behavior
- Acct 201_Financial Accounting
- CS 170 Computer Applications
Course Requirements for Major and Minor Teaching Fields
Students who wish to qualify for the Montana secondary teaching certificate/license must,
according to the regulations of the State Office of Public Instruction which were in effect when
this catalog was printed, complete requirements for a major teaching field (30 or more credits,
depending on the field) and a minor teaching field (20 or more credits, depending on the field) in
areas commonly taught in high schools. In the event that the Montana Office of Public Instruction
changes the program standards of major and minor teaching fields, the University reserves the
right to modify the requirements listed for them.
Art (Grades K-12)
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 emphasis (see the
Department of Art section in this catalog and below). Individuals possessing a baccalaureate
degree must meet those requirements by completing the courses at The University of
Montana-Missoula or demonstrating course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Art, a student must complete the courses for the
minor teaching field (see the Department of Art section in this catalog and below) at The
University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrate course equivalency.
- Art 123A_Drawing Fundamentals
- Art 125A_Color and Design
- Art 135A_Three-Dimensional Fundamentals
- Art 150L-151L_Art of Western Civilization
- Art 203_Introduction to Art Criticism
- Art 215A_ Photography I
- Art 229A_Ceramics I
- Art 231A, 232A, 233A, 234A_Printmaking (choose one
- Art 235_Sculpture I
- Art 240A_Painting I
- Art 307_Teaching K-12 Art
- Dan 427_Teaching Creative Movemen
- Phil 340L_Aesthetics
- Drama electives
- Music electives
Strongly recommended:
- Anth 101H_Introduction to Anthropology (3 crs.)
- Dram 101L_Theater Appreciation (3 crs.)
- Encr 210 or 211_Introduction to Creative Writing (3 crs.)
- LS 151L-152L_Introduction to Humanities (8 crs.)
- Comm 111A_Introduction to Public Speaking (2 crs.)
- Comm 110S_Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 crs.)
- Psyc 260S_Learning and Memory (3 crs.)
- Soc 110S_Principles of Sociology (3 crs.)
*Qualifies for single field
Biology (Grades 5-12)
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, emphasis in Biological Education (see the
Biology section of this catalog and below). Individuals possessing a baccalaureate degree must
meet these requirements by completing the courses at The University of Montana-Missoula or
demonstrating course equivalency.
For endorsements in the minor teaching field of Biology, a student must complete the courses in
the minor teaching field (see the Biology section of this catalog and below) at The University of
Montana-Missoula or demonstrate course equivalency.
- Biol 101N-102N_Principles of Biology and Laboratory
- Biol 103N-104N_Diversity of Life
- Biol 121N-122N_Introductory Ecology and Laboratory
- Biol 170N_GeneticEngineering
- Biol 221-222_Cell and Molecular Biology and Laboratory
- Biol 223_Genetics and Evolution
- Biol 301_Developmental Biology
- Biol 340-341_Ecology and Laboratory
- Biol 344_Plant Physiology
- Biol 345_Principles of Physiology
- Micb 300-301_General Microbiology and Laboratory
- Sci 350_Environmental Perspectives
- C&I 426_Teaching Science in Middle & Secondary Schools
- CS 170_Computer Applications
- Math 117_Probability and Linear Mathematics OR
- Math 121-Precalculus
- Math 121-Precalculus
- Math 150 or 152-Calculus-
- Math 241_Statistics
- **Chem 151N-152N, 154N_General Chemistry and Laboratory
- Chem 485_Laboratory Safety
- Phys 101N-102N or Geol 100N, 105N_General Physics or General Geology,
Oceanography
*Qualifies for single-field endorsement. However, there is a limited demand in most Montana high
schools for teachers with a single endorsement in biology, and students should complete the
requirements for a second teaching endorsement (major or minor).
**Students presenting a minor in biology take Chem 151N.
Business Education (Grades 5-12)
- BuEd 181 _Advanced Keyboarding
- BuEd 184_Introduction to Alpha Shorthand/Notetaking
- BuEd 186_Document Design and Development
- BuEd 187_Business Communications
- BuEd 283_Introduction to Word Processing
- BuEd 288_Computerized Office Technology
- BuEd 287_Electronic Office Procedures
- BuEd 380_Teaching Business Subjects
- BuEd 383_Office Management
- BuEd 485_Philosophy and Procedures of Vocational Business Education
- BuEd 486_Advanced Technology and Supervision in Vocational Business Education
- CS 170_Computer Applications
- Econ 111S_Introduction to Microeconomics
- Acct 201_Financial Accounting
- Acct 202_Managerial Accounting
- Mgmt 270_Introduction to Management Information Systems
- Mgmt 357_Business Law
*Qualifies for single-field endorsement.
Marketing Education Endorsement
(Must have completed the Business Education Teaching Major.)
(22 crs.)
- BuEd 286_Personal and Family Economics 3
- BuEd 352E_Ethics and Consumer Economics 3
- Econ 112S_Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
- Math 241_Statistics 4
- Mgmt 360_Marketing Principles 3
- Mgmt 363_Marketing Communications 3
- Math 117_Probability and Linear Mathematics 3
Note: Business Education students may need to complete elective credits in Curricululm and
Instruction in order to meet the university 30-credit major requirement.
Chemistry (Grades 5-12)
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, including Chem 101N and 485, and C&I
426 (see the Department of Chemistry section of this catalog and below). Individuals possessing a
baccalaureate must meet these requirements by completing the courses at The University of
Montana-Missoula or demonstrating course equivalency.
For endorsement in the minor teaching field of Chemistry, a student must complete the courses in
the minor teaching field (see the Department of Chemistry section of this catalog and below) at
The University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrate course equivalency.
- Chem 101N_Chemistry for the Consumer
- Chem 152N or Bioc 381_ Gen. Chemistry or Gen. Biochemistry
- Chem 161N-162N, 164N-165N_College Chemistry and Laboratory
- Chem 221-222-223 or 261-262-263_Organic Chemistry and Laboratory
- Chem 261-262-263-264_ Organic Chemistry and Laboratory
- Chem 331_Chemistry Literature and Seminar
- Chem 370 or 371_ Physical Chemistry
- Chem 371-372_Physical Chemistry
- Chem 341_Quantitative Analysis Instrumental Methods
- Chem 342_Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements
- Chem 485_Laboratory Safety
- Chem electives to include biochemistry (consult advisor)
- C&I 426_Teaching Science in Middle & Secondary Schools
- CS 101_Introduction to Programming
- Math 152-153-251_Calculus
- Math 241_Statistics
- Phys 101N-102N or 221N-222N_ General Physics
- Sci 350_Environmental Perspectives
*Qualifies for single-field endorsement. There is a limited demand in most Montana high schools
for teachers with a single endorsement in chemistry and students should complete the
requirements for a second teaching endorsement (major or minor).
Computer Science (Grades 5-12)
(Minor only)
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Computer Science, a student must complete the
courses in the minor teaching field (see the Department of Computer Science section of this
catalog and below) at The University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrate course
equivalency.
(40 crs.)
- CS 131-132-Fundamentals of CS I, II 8
- CS 170-Computer Applications 3
- CS 231-Comp Arch & Assembly Lang Prog 3
- CS 331-Data Structures 3
- CS 301-302-Computer Science for Teachers I, II 4
- BuEd 486-Adv Tech and Super
- Voc Bus Ed 3
- C&I 306-Instr Media & Comp App Lab 1
- Math 152-153-Calculus I, II 8
- Math 225-Discrete Mathematics 3
- Math 241-Statistics 4
Drama* (Grades 5-12)
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Drama, a student must complete the
requirements of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Drama with a Drama Education Emphasis (see
the Department of Drama/Dance section of this catalog and below). Individuals possessing a
baccalaureate must meet those requirements by completing the courses at The University of
Montana-Missoula or demonstrating course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Drama, a student must complete the courses for
the minor teaching field (see below) at The University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrate
course equivalency.
- Dram 106A-107A_Theatre Production
- Dram 102_Intro to Technical Theatre
- Dram 103_Intro to Theatre Design
- Dram 210_Voice and Speech I
- Dram 211_Voice and Speech II
- Dram 214-215_Acting I and II
- Dram 220L_Dramatic Literature I
- Dram 244_Stage Makeup
- Dram 320-321_Theatre History I, II
- Dram 379-Introduction to Directing
- Dram 402_Methods of Teaching Theatre
*The demand in Montana high schools for teaching of courses in this field is limited. The student
should complete the required second endorsement (major or minor) in a field other than
Economics, Geography, Psychology or Sociology.
Earth Science* (Grades 5-12)
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Earth Science, a student must complete the
requirements for the B.A. with a major in Geology, Earth Science Education emphasis (see the
Department of Geology section of this catalog and below). Individuals possessing a baccalaureate
must meet these requirements by completing the courses at The University of Montana-Missoula
or demonstrating course quivalency.
- Geol 100N_General Geology 3
- Geol 105N_Oceanography 2
- Geol 130_Introductory Field Geology and Maps 3
- Geol 226_Rocks, Minerals and Resources 3
- Geol 301_Environmental Geology 3
- Geol 310_Invertebrate Paleontology 3
- Geol 330_Structural Geology 3
- Geol-any course numbered 100 or above 3
- Geol-any course numbered 300 or above 12
- Geog 330_Meteorology 3
- Astr 131N-132N_Elementary Astronomy 6
- Math 121_Precalculus 4
- Math 344_Statistical Methods 3
- CS 101_Introduction to Programming 3
- C&I 426_Teaching Science in
- Middle and Secondary Schls 3
- Biol 121N-122N_Introductory Ecology and Laboratory and Chem 151N_General
Chemistry and Phys 121N-122N_ General Physics 16
- Chem 485_Laboratory Safety 1
*The demand in most Montana high schools for teaching in this field is limited and students
should complete the requirements for the required second teaching endorsement (major or
minor).
Economics (Grades 5-12)
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Economics, a student must complete the
requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Economics (see the Department of Economics
section of this catalog and below). Individuals possessing a baccalaureate degree must meet these
requirements by completing the courses at The University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrating
course equivalency.
For an endosement in the minor teaching field of Economics, a student must complete the courses
in the minor teaching field (see the Department of Economics section of this catalog and below) at
The University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrate course equivalency.
- Econ 111S-112S-Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
- Econ 304-Public Finance: Expenditures
- Econ 311-Intermediate Microeconomics
- Econ 313-Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Econ 317-Monetary Economics and Institutions
- Econ 323-Labor Economics
- Econ 406-Monetary Economics or Econ 411-Advanced Microeconomics or Econ
413-Advanced Macroeconomics
- Econ460-Econometrics
- Economics electives
- C&I 428_Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schls
- Math 117, 150 or 152-153_Probability, Linear Math, Applied Calculus OR
- Calculus I, II
- Math 241_Statistics
- CS 170_Computer Application
- Four courses from the following fields: Anthropology, Sociology,Political Science, Logic
(Phil 210),
- Hist 151H-152H_The Americans
*The demand in Montana high school for teaching in this field is limited, and the student should
complete the required second endorsement (major or minor) in a field other than Drama,
Geography, Psychology or Sociology.
English (Grades 5-12)
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 emphasis (see the
Department of English section of this catalog and below). Individuals possessing a baccalaureate
must meet these reqirements by completing the courses at The University of Montana-Missoula or
demonstrating course equivalency.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of English, a student must complete the courses in
the minor teaching field (see the Department of English section of this catalog and below) at The
University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrate course equivalency.
- Enlt 120L_Contemporary Imagination
- Enlt 220_History of British Literature
- Enlt 221_History of American Literature
- Enlt 301-Applied Literary Criticism
- Enlt 320_Shakespeare
- Enli 470_Structure and History of English
- Ent 440_Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
- Ent 441_Teaching Literature
- Ent 442_Methods of Teaching English
- One course emphasizing poetry and one course emphasizing American literature chosen
from:
- Enlt 321_Studies in a Major Author; Enlt 322_Studies in Literary History; Enlt 323_Studies
in Literary Forms; Enlt 324_Studies in Literature and Society; Enlt 325 Studies in Literature and
Other Disciplines
- English Electives
*Qualifies for single-field endorsement.
English as a Second Language (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 (see the Linguistics section of this catalog and
below) at The University of Montana-Missoula or demonstrate course equivalency.
- Ling 370-Introduction to Linguistics 3
- Ling 371-Morpho-phonology 3
- Ling 372-Syntax and Semantics 3
- Two courses selected from:
- Ling 373-Language and Culture
- Ling 375-Analytical Techniques
- Ling 376-Child Language
- Acquistition Ling 377-Bilingualism 6
- Ling 477-Teaching English as a
- Foreigh Language 3
- Ling 479-ESL Internship 2
*NOTE: Students are referred to the section of the University catalog relative to Credits
Required for a Major. 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.
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