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2000-2001 Catalog |
School of Education
Sharon Dinkel Uhlig, Associate Dean
The School of Education is comprised of three departments--Curriculum and Instruction, Health and Human Performance, and Educational Leadership and Counseling. As a professional school within a research university the mission of the School of Education is to:
-Prepare professionals for education and human service professions;
-Advance and disseminate the body of knowledge in those professions;
-Provide knowledge resources and service to the professions and the state.
In achieving this mission the School of Education endeavors to promote excellence and to serve as an agent for positive change in education and human service professions.
The School of Education operates as the coordinating unit for the pre-service preparation of elementary and secondary teachers. The Departments of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership and Counseling prepare professionals for careers in education with Bachelor's, Master's, Education Specialists and Doctor of Education programs. These programs are organized to foster the development of learning communities and incorporate three basic themes: integration of knowledge and experience; cooperation among participants; and inclusiveness, caring and respect for others. The above programs are accredited at all levels by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The Department of Health and Human Performance and the Counselor Education program both prepare professionals for careers in human service professions. Via its Bachelor and Master of Science degrees, the Department of Health and Human Performance prepares students in the areas of athletic training, exercise science, exercise and performance psychology, and health promotion/education. The National Athletic Training Association approved option in athletic training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Counselor Education are prepared to work in a variety of community/agency settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to sit for the Licensed Practical Counselor or Licensed Practical Clinical Counselor examinations.
As part of its research and service endeavors the School of Education supports a Preschool Laboratory, Preschool Program, Health and Human Performance Laboratory and Teacher Resource Center. These centers offer enhanced opportunities for student involvement and learning.
Specific program options within the School of Education are described below and in the various departmental sections of this catalog. Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers the Bachelor of Arts in Education degree and certification/licensure in elementary education and in business education. As well, it offers certification/licensure in a wide range of secondary programs for students who are earning or already have completed the baccalaureate degree in their chosen field(s) of interest. At the graduate level, the department offers the master's and doctoral degrees in curriculum and instruction. Programmatic themes across all levels include integration of instruction, collaborative learning, and respect for the individual.
Graduate Programs
The department offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) And the Master of Arts (M.A.) In curriculum and instruction. Students select from one of the following options: curriculum studies, elementary education, instructional design for technology, library-media services, literacy education, secondary education, and special education. Students may earn the master's degree in combination with requirements for certification/licensure at the middle and secondary level. This option is explained further below. The department also offers the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) In curriculum and instruction. Information about these programs is available from the department office and in the UM Graduate Programs and Admissions Catalog.
Teacher Preparation
Students preparing to teach in elementary school complete a major in elementary education. Prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually at the end of the sophomore year, students are considered pre-education majors and are advised by the Academic Advising Office. Upon admission to the program, students are considered elementary education majors and are advised within the department. Students preparing to teach business education at the middle and high school level complete a major in education and are advised within the department. Students preparing to teach any other subject at the middle or high school level will major in the subject area(s) they wish to teach, e.g., English or mathematics. They are advised within their major department and, upon admission to the Teacher education Program, they also are advised within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. All secondary certification students seek admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually at the end of the sophomore year, and complete course work required for certification/licensure in their chosen field(s). Applicants for state certification/licensure must: (1) satisfy all course, credit, and degree requirements as outlined below; (2) pass a standardized test as outlined below; and (3) be at least 18 years of age.
Master's Degree and Secondary Certification
Degree-holding students may elect to apply to the department's Graduate Program and combine the master's degree in curriculum and instruction (curriculum studies option) with certification/licensure to teach. This option is available to middle and high school teacher candidates only. The program is specifically designed for those students who have completed all or nearly all of the content courses required for the chosen teaching major/minor.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
All students seeking certification/licensure to teach apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Admission is limited each academic year to approximately 125 elementary and 125 secondary candidates. Deadlines for application are October 1 and March 1. To be eligible for admission a student must have (1) completed 30 semester credits of college-level work; (2) attained a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75, including all transfer credits; (3) achieved passing scores on one of the following tests from the Educational Testing Service (ETS): Praxis I Academic Skills: PreProfessional Basic Skills Test (PPST); Praxis I Academic skills: Computer Based Test (CBT); or Graduate Record Exam (GRE); and (4) earned at least a C in both an English composition course and an introductory psychology course. In application to the Teacher Education Program, students submit an essay writing sample, document formal experiences working with children and youth, and present recommendations from two faculty members who are familiar with their work as students. Applicants should note that meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not assure acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. The CBT and GRE may now be taken on demand on the UM campus through the UM Testing Service, 243-6257. The admission application and Teacher Education Policy Handbook are available from the UC Bookstore.
Once admitted, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 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 seeking a K-12 endorsement in library-media, literacy 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.
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 subject 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 2.75 and 2.75 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). 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. Internships and practicums in library media, literacy and special education do not substitute for the student teaching semester required for certification in a subject field.
Native American Studies Course Requirement
Students preparing for certification/licensure in all programs are required to complete a minimum of one course in Native American Studies. Students also may choose ANTH 323, Indians of Montana, to meet this requirement.
Elementary Education Degree and Certification/Licensure Requirements (Grades K-8)
To qualify for the Montana elementary teaching certificate/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 128 credits. Students must complete all specific requirements listed below with a grade of "C" or better. None of these courses may be taken as pass/not pass except where that is the only grading option.
Elementary education students must complete a 12-credit area of concentration, selected from one of the following six elementary curriculum categories: (1) English/language arts, including reading/literary analysis; (2) fine arts; (3) health and human performance; (4) mathematics; (5) science; and (6) social science. Degree-holding students and transfer students should seek advice about the substitution of course work completed in a previous major or minor.
Information regarding the options and requirements for the 12-credit area of concentration and all other elementary education degree and certification requirements are outlined in the Teacher Education Program Handbook. The Policy Handbook and Application to the Teacher Education Program are available in the UC Bookstore.
Students who are interested in preparing to teach K-3 are encouraged to take C&I 330 Early Childhood Education; those who are interested in preparing to teach 4-8 are encouraged to take PSYC 240S Child and Adolescent Development.
Curriculum for Elementary Education
First and Second Years Credits
ENEX 101 3
SCI 225N, 226N General Science 10
LS 151L or 152L Introduction to Humanities 4
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology 4
C&I 200 Exploring Teaching Through Field Experiences 2
HHP 233 Health Issues of Children and Adolescents 3
HIST 151H or 152H The Americans 4
HIST 269 Montana and the West 3
MATH 130-131 Math for Elementary Teachers 9
PSC 100S Introduction to American Government 3
Native American Studies course 3
Third and Fourth Years
Area of concentration 12
C&I 303 Educational Psychology and Measurements 4
GEOG 281 Geography for Teachers 3
ART 314 Elementary School Art (Prereq., ART 123A) 6
SCI 350 Environmental Perspectives 2
HHP 339 Instructional Strategies in Elementary
Health and Physical Education 3
MUS 335 Music Education in the Elementary
School (Prereq., MUS 134L) 6
*C&I 306 Instructional Media and Computer Applications 1
C&I 316 Children's Literature and Critical Reading 3
*C&I 300 or 301 Field Experience 1
*C&I 309 Teaching Mathematics: Elementary School 3
*C&I 310 Teaching Social Studies: Elementary School 3
*C&I 311 Teaching Science: Elementary School 3
C&I 317 Teaching Language and Literacy 4
C&I 410 Exceptionality and Classroom Management 3
C&I 407E Ethics and Policy Issues 3
C&I 481 Student Teaching: Elementary 12
Electives and General Education 8
Current Standard First Aid and CPR
certificates or HHP 288/289 0-3
* Elementary Methods Block: During one semester usually just prior to student teaching, students enroll concurrently in C&I 306, 309, 310, 311 and 300 or 301. This blocked format allows for integration of curriculum, modeling of cooperative learning and collaborative teaching, and developmental field experiences.
Secondary Teaching Certification/Licensure Requirements(Grades 5-12)
To qualify for the Montana secondary teaching certificate/license, candidates must possess a degree in the subject area they plan to teach at the middle or high school level and complete requirements for the teaching major/minor in their chosen field(s). If the candidate's major does not qualify as a single-field endorsement, he or she also must complete requirements for a teaching minor. Candidates in Business and Information Technology Education complete a major in education (see this secondary option below). All prospective middle and secondary teachers are advised to complete certification in more than one teaching field, even if the chosen field qualifies as a single-field endorsement such as English or mathematics. The University reserves the right to modify course requirements listed. Students should seek advising from both the degree-granting departments and the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.
A University recommendation for certification/licensure to teach in accredited schools in Montana requires the following:
1. The baccalaureate degree from the University (minimum 128 credits) or another accredited institution of higher education.
2. Completion of an English composition course, an introduction to psychology course, and a Native American studies course (see options above).
3. Completion of HHP 233, Health Issues of Children and Adolescents or equivalent, and current standard first-aid and CPR cards..
4. Completion of the professional education course work: C&I 200, 303, 306, 407E, 410, 427 (or ENT 440), appropriate methods course(s) with co-requisite field experience (301/302), and student teaching.
5. Preparation in one or more specific subject areas that are part of the middle and high school curriculum. See options available under Course Requirements in Major and Minor Teaching Fields that follow. Single-field endorsements include: art, biology, business education, chemistry, English, French, general science, German, health and human performance, mathematics, music, social sciences, and Spanish. All other teaching majors require a teaching minor or a second teaching major.
6. Completion of all requirements outlined above with a grade of C or better; completion of all requirements outlined above for a traditional letter grade except where P/NP is the only grading option.
Information regarding certification requirements are explained further in the Teacher Education Program Handbook. The Policy Handbook and Application to the Teacher Education Program are available in the UC Bookstore.
Curriculum for Secondary Certification/Licensure
First and Second Years Credits
ENEX 101 3
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology 4
C&I 200 Exploring Teaching Through Field Experiences 2
HHP 233 Health Issues of Children and Adolescents 3
Electives, General Education and/or Courses in Major
and/or Minor Teaching Field(s) Variable
Third and Fourth Years
C&I 303 Educational Psychology and Measurements 4
C&I 306 Instructional Media and Computer Applications 1
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates
or HHP 288/289 0-3
C&I 410 Exceptionality and Classroom Management 3
C&I 427 Literacy Strategies in Content Areas OR
ENT 440- Teaching Composition and Reading 3
C&I 301 or 302 Field Experience 1
Teaching field(s) methods course(s) (taken co-requisite
with C&I 301 or 302) Variable
C&I 407E Ethics and Policy Issues 3
C&I 482 Student Teaching: Secondary 12
Electives, General Education and/or
Courses in Major and/or Minor Teaching Field(s) Variable
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, 479, 480, 483, 484, and 485.
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, 463, 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.
Secondary Option in Business and Information Technology Education:
Candidates for certification/licensure in business and information technology 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 and information technology education listed in this catalog.
A marketing education endorsement is available for students who complete a business and information technology education major. Course requirements are listed under the marketing education endorsement section of this catalog. Students may concurrently complete a business and information technology education major and complete the course requirements for a marketing education endorsement.
A non-teaching option in office systems management is also available. For details of this program, contact an advisor in business and information technology education.
Requirements for Non-Teaching Minors
Library-Media Services
To complete a non-teaching minor in library-media services, the student must complete the following courses:
Credits
C&I 479 Reference, Media Skills and Technology 3
C&I 480 Collection Development and the Curriculum 4
C&I 483 Library Media Technical Processes 3
C&I 484 Administration and Assessment of
Library-Media Programs 3
C&I 485 Library-Media Practicum 6
Electives chosen in consultation with advisor 6
Office Systems Management
To earn a non-teaching minor in office systems management the student must complete the following courses:
Credits
BADM 201 Financial Accounting 3
BADM 257 Business Law 3
BADM 340S Management and Organizational Behavior 3
C&I 183 Integrated Software Applications 2
C&I 187 Business Communications 3
C&I 285 Computerized Design and Layout 3
C&I 284 Computerized Office Technology 3
C&I 442 Administrative Management and Supervision 3
ECON 111S Introduction to Microeconomics 3
Total Credits 27
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. 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 Fine Arts with an Art Education option (see the Department 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.
ART 123A Drawing Fundamentals 3
ART 125A Color and Design 3
ART 135A Three-Dimensional Fundamentals 3
ART 150L-151L Art of Western Civilization 6
ART 203 Introduction to Art Criticism 3
ART 215A Photography I 3
ART 229A Ceramics I 3
ART 231A, 232A, 233A, 234A Printmaking
(choose one) 3
ART 235 Sculpture I 3
ART 240A Painting I 3
ART 407-408 Teaching K-12 Art 6
DAN 427 Teaching Creative Movement 3
PHIL 340L Aesthetics 3
Drama electives 3
Music electives 3
Total Credits 51
Strongly recommended:
ANTH 101H Introduction to Anthropology 3
DRAM 101L Theater Appreciation 3
ENCR 210 or 211 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
LS 151L-152L Introduction to Humanities 8
COMM 111A Introduction to Public Speaking 2
COMM 110S Introduction to Interpersonal
Communication 3
PSYC 260S Learning and Memory 3
SOC 110S Principles of Sociology 3
Biology
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.
BIOL 101N-102N Principles of Biology and
Laboratory 4 4
BIOL 103N-104N Diversity of Life 5 5
BIOL 121N-122N Introductory Ecology
and Laboratory - 4
BIOL 170N Genetic Engineering - 3
BIOL 221-222 Cell and Molecular Biology and
Laboratory 4 5
BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution 4 4
BIOL 301 Developmental Biology or BIOL 345
Principles of Physiology 3 -
BIOL 340-341 Ecology and Laboratory 5 -
BIOL 444 Plant Physiology 4 -
MICB 300-301 General Microbiology
and Laboratory 5 5
SCI 350 Environmental Perspectives - 2
C&I 426 Teaching Science in Middle and
Secondary Schools 3 3
CS 172 Computer Modeling - 3
MATH 121 Precalculus - 4
MATH 150 or 152
Calculus 4 -
MATH 241 Statistics 4 4
CHEM 151N-152N, 154N General and Inorganic
and Organic and Biological Chemistry
and Laboratory 8 -
CHEM 151N General and Inorganic Chemistry - 3
CHEM 485 Laboratory Safety 1 1
PHYS 121N General Physics I 5 -
GEOL 109N Environmental Geoscience or
301 Environmental Geology 2-3 -
Total Credits 61-62 50
A biology major qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
Business and Information Technology Education
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
Maj. Min.
COMM 111A Introduction to Public Speaking 2 -
BADM 201 Financial Accounting 3 3
BADM 202 Managerial Accounting 3 -
BADM 257 Business Law 3 3
BADM 270 Quantitative Business Applications 3 -
BADM 322 Business Finance 3 -
BADM 340S Management and
Organizational Behavior 3 -
BADM 341 Operations Management 3 -
BADM 360 Marketing Principles 3 -
BADM 445 Small Business Management
and Strategic Planning, or 446 Strategic
Management or 448 Management Game 3 -
C&I 183 Integrated Software Applications 3 3
C&I 187 Business Communications 3 3
C&I 284 Computerized OfficeTechnology 3 3
C&I 285 Computerized Design and Layout 3 3
C&I 352E Ethics and Consumer Economics 3 -
C&I 380 Teaching Business Subjects 4 4
C&I 442 Administrative Management
and Supervision 3 3
C&I 443 Philosophy and Procedures of Vocational
Education 3 3
C&I 444 Advanced Technology and Supervision 3 -
ECON 111S Introduction to Microeconomics 3 3
ECON 112S Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 -
MATH 117 Probability and Linear Math 3 -
MATH 241 Business Statistics 3 -
Total Credits 69 31
Marketing Education Endorsement
(Must have completed the Business and Information Technology Education Teaching Major.)
BADM 360 Marketing Principles 3
C&I 352E Ethics and Consumer Economics 3
ECON 112S Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
MATH 241 Statistics 4
MATH 117 Probability and Linear Mathematics 3
Total Credits 16
Chemistry
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, including CHEM 101N and 485, and C&I 426 (see the Department of Chemistry 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 Chemistry, a student must complete the courses in the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
Maj. Min.
CHEM 101N Chemistry for the Consumer 3 3
CHEM 152N or BIOC 380 General Chemistry
or General Biochemistry - 3-4
CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry
and Laboratory 10 10
CHEM 221-222-223 Organic Chemistry
and Laboratory - 8
CHEM 221, 222, 223, 224 Organic Chemistry
and Laboratory 10 -
CHEM 334 Methods of Scientific Writing 3 -
CHEM 370 Physical Chemistry - 3
CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Methods 3 3
CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical
Measurements 3 -
CHEM 452-453 Inorganic Chemistry 6 -
CHEM 485 Laboratory Safety 1 1
CHEM 494 Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar 1 -
CHEM electives to include biochemistry (consult
advisor) 3-6 -
C&I 426 Teaching Science in Middle & Secondary
Schools 3 3
CS 101 Introduction to Programming or CS 172
Computer Modeling 3 3
MATH 152-153-251 Calculus 12 4
MATH 241 Statistics 4 4
PHYS 101N-102N or 221N-222N General Physics 10 10
SCI 350 Environmental Perspectives 2 2
Total Credits 77-80 57-58
A chemistry major qualifies as a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching 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 as listed in the Department of Computer Science section of this catalog and listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
Min.
CS 101 Intro to Computer Programming 3
CS 131-132 Fundamentals of CS I, II 6
CS 171 Communicating with Computers 3
CS 172 Introduction to Computer Modeling 3
CS 331 Data Structures 3
CS 401 Computer Science for Teachers 3
CS 487 Network System Administration 3
MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II 8
MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 241 Statistics 4
Total Credits 39
Drama
Grades 5-12. Does not qualify as a single field endorsement.
For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Drama, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. with a major in Fine Arts with a Drama Education Option (see the Department of Drama/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.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Drama, a student must complete the courses for the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
Maj. Min.
DRAM 103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3 3
DRAM 106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew 1 1
DRAM 107 Theatre Production I:
Construction Crew 3 3
DRAM 203 Stagecraft II 3 3
DRAM 210-211 Voice and Speech I, II 4 -
DRAM 214-215 Acting I, II 6 6
DRAM 220L Dramatic Literature I
(Script Analysis) 3 3
DRAM 244 Stage Makeup 2 -
DRAM 320-321 Theatre History I, II 6 -
DRAM 379 Introduction to Directing 3 3
DRAM 402 Methods of Teaching Theatre 2 2
FA 265L, 266H The Arts in Culture I, II 6 -
Total Credits 42 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.
Earth Science
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 Geology, Earth Science Education option (see the Department of Geology 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.
GEOL 100N-101N General Geology 3
GEOL 105N Oceanography 2
GEOL 130 Introductory Field Geology and Maps 3
GEOL 226 Mineralogy and Petrology 4
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 330N Meteorology 3
ASTR 131N-132N Elementary Astronomy 6
MATH 121 Precalculus 4
MATH 341 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
CS 172 Introduction to Computer Modeling or equivalent 3
C&I 426 Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary
Schools 3
BIOL 121N-122N Introductory Ecology and Laboratory
or CHEM 151N-152N General Chemistry or Phys
121N-122N General Physics 4-10
CHEM 485 Laboratory Safety 1
Total Credits 63-69
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.
Economics
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.
ECON 111S-112S Introductionto Micro and Macro
Economics 6 6
ECON 304 Public Finance: Expenditures 3 3
ECON 311 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 3
ECON 313 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 3
ECON 317 Money and Banking 3 3
ECON 323 Labor Economics 3 3
ECON 460 Econometrics 3 -
Economics electives 6 -
ECON 491 Advanced Seminar 3 -
C&I 428 Teaching Social Studies in Middle
and Secondary Schools 3 3
MATH 117, 150 or 152-153 Probability, Linear
Math, Applied Calculus OR Calculus I, II 7-8 -
MATH 241 Statistics 4 -
CS 172 Computer Modeling 3 -
Total Credits 51 24
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.
English
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.
ENLT 120L Contemporary Imagination 3 3
ENLT 220 History of British Literature 3 3
ENLT 221 History of American Literature 3 3
ENLT 301 Applied Literary Criticism 3 3
ENLT 320 Shakespeare 3 3
ENLI 470 Structure and History of English 3 3
ENT 440 Teaching Reading and Writing Across the
Curriculum 3 3
ENT 441 Teaching Literature 3 3
ENT 442 Methods of Teaching English 3 3
One course emphasizing poetry and on course
emphasizing American literature chosen
from: 6 6
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 9 -
Total Credits 42 33
An English major qualifies for a single-field endorsement. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete a second teaching major or minor.
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 as listed in the Linguistics section of this catalog and listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
Min.
LING 270 Introduction to Linguistics or
470 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis 3
LING 471 Phonology and Morphology 3
LING 472 Syntax and Semantics or 488 English Grammar
for ESL/EFL Teachers 3
LING 477 Bilingualism or 478 Second Language
Acquisition 3
At least two courses from the following:
LING 473S Language and Culture
LING 476 Child Language Acquisition
LING 479 Pragmatics
LING 483 Education in English as a Second Language
LING 487 Computer Assisted Language Instruction
LING 495/595 Materials and Curriculum Development 6
LING 480 Teaching English as a Foreign Language 3
LING 494 ESL Senior Seminar 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.
French*
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 FREN 401 and FLLG 410 (see the Department of Foreign 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.
Maj. Min.
FREN 101-102 Elementary French 10 10
FREN 201-202 Intermediate French 8 8
FREN 301 Oral and Written Expression 3 3
FREN 302 French Civilization and Culture 3 3
FREN 311-312 Survey of French Literature 6 -
FREN 401 Applied Linguistics 3 3
FREN 408 Advanced Composition
and Conversation 3 -
FREN literature at the 400-level 3 -
FREN upper-division electives 3 -
FLLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign
Languages (prereq. to student teaching) 3 3
HIST - one course from 306, 307,
309, 310, 311H, 312H, 314, 315 3 -
Total Credits 48 30
*The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department 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.
General Science Broadfield Major
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, Environmental Biology 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.
Maj.
ASTR 131N, 134N Elementary Astronomy
and Laboratory 4
BIOL 103N-104N Diversity of Life and Laboratory 5
BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology 4
BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution 4
BIOL 340-341 Ecology and Laboratory 5
CHEM 161N-162N College Chemistry and Laboratory 10
CHEM 152N Organic and Biological Chemistry 3
CHEM 485 Laboratory Safety 1
GEOL 100N-101N General Geology 3
GEOL 301 Environmental Geology 3
MATH 150 or 152 Calculus 4
MATH 241 Statistics 4
PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics 10
C&I 426 Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary
Schools 3
Total Credits 63
Geography
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.
GEOG 101S Introduction to Human Geography 3 3
GEOG 102N Introduction to Physical Geography 3 3
GEOG 104 Introduction to Maps and Air Photos 3 -
GEOG 105 Map and Air Photo Lab 1 -
GEOG 259S Montana 3 3
GEOG 385 Field Techniques 3 -
GEOG 386 Quantitative Techniques 3 -
GEOG 387 Principles of Digital Cartography 3 -
Two upper-division human geography and one
upper-division physical geography course or
the reverse (minor may choose one or the other) 9 3
GEOG 281 Geography for Teachers
or GEOG 481 Workshop in Teaching Geography 3 3
C&I 428 Teaching of Social Studies in Middle and
Secondary School 3 3
Elective credits in geography 5 6
Total Credits 42 24
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.
German*
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 FLLG 410 (see the Department of Foreign 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.
GERM 101-102 Elementary German 10 10
GERM 201-202 Intermediate German 8 8
GERM 301-302 Oral and Written Expression I 6 6
GERM 311-312 Intro to German Literature 6 -
GERM 403 Applied Linguistics 3 3
GERM literature at 400-level 6 -
FLLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign
Languages (prereq. student teaching) 3 3
HIST one course in history of
Central Europe at 200-300 level 3 -
Total Credits 48 30
*The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department 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.
Government
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.
PSC 100S Introduction to American Government 3 3
PSC 120S Introduction to Comparative Government 3 3
PSC 130E International Relations 3 3
PSC 150E Political Theory 3 3
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 -
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
PSC electives in upper- division political science 12 -
C&I 428 Teaching Social Studies in Middle and
Secondary Schools 3 3
Total Credits 39 24
The teaching major must include 21 upper-division political science credits. The teaching minor must include 9 upper-division political science credits.
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.
Health and Human Performance
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 Studies-Health Enhancement option (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.
For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Health and Human Performance, a student must complete the courses for the minor teaching field listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
Students seeking an endorsement in Health and Human Performance (both majors and minors) must earn a minimum grade of C in all required courses, including prerequisites. All HHP majors and minors must demonstrate competency in First Aid/Emergency Care and CPR upon entry into student teaching.
Maj. Min.
HHP 181 Foundations of Health and Human
Human Performance 3 3
HHP 184 Personal Health and Wellness 3 3
HHP 224-225 Professional Activities 4 2
HHP 226 Physical Conditioning/Weight Training 2 -
HHP 233 Health Issues of
Children and Adolescents 3 3
HHP 246 Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Control 3 -
HHP 260 Word Processing for
the Health Professions 0-1 -
HHP 261 Spreadsheets for the Exercise Sciences 0-1 -
HHP 262 Computer Application
in the Health Professions 0-1 -
HHP 288-289 First Aid/Emergency
Care and Laboratory 0-3 0-3
HHP 301 Instructional Strategies
in Secondary Health and Physical Education 3 3
HHP339 Instructional Strategies in Elementary
Health and Physical Education 3 3
HHP 361 Assessment in Physical
and Health Education 3 -
HHP 365 Management in Health and Human
Performance Professions 3 3
HHP 377 Physiology of Exercise (prereq.
BIOL 212N-213N) 3 3
HHP 378 Physiology of Exercise Laboratory 1 1
HHP 386 Applied Anatomy, Kinesiology and Bio-
mechanics 3 -
HHP 415 Advanced Principles of Health Education
and Health Promotion 3 3
HHP 466 Curriculum Development 3 -
HHP 475E Legal and Ethical Issues in the Health
and Exercise Profession 3 -
BIOL 106N Elementary Medical Microbiology 3 3
COMM 111A Introduction to Public Speaking 2 2
ENT 440 Teaching Composition OR C&I 427
Literacy Strategies in Content Areas 3 3
ANTH 265N Human Sexuality 3 -
PSYC 100S-Introduction to Psychology 4 4
PSYC 240S Developmental Psychology 3 -
Total Credits 64-70 39-42
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.
History
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 with an option in History Education (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.
HIST 104H-105H European
Civilization (choose one) 4 4
HIST 151H-152H The Americans 8 8
HIST 269 Montana and the West 3 3
HIST 300 The Historians' Craft 3 3
HIST non-western course 3 3
Upper-division courses in United States history 6 3
Upper-division courses in European history 6 3
History electives upper-division courses in history 6 -
C&I 428 Teaching Social Studies in
Middle and Secondary Schools 3 3
Total Credits 42 30
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.
Latin*
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 Latin as well as FLLG 410 (see Department of Foreign 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.
LAT 101-102 Elementary Latin or equivalent 10 10
LAT 211 Latin Readings and Grammar Review 4 4
LAT 212 Latin Readings: Vergil 3 3
LAT 300 Major Latin Writers 15 6
LAT 402 Composition 3 3
FLLG 160L Classical Mythology 3 -
FLLG 361L Roman, Early
Christian, and Byzantine Art 3 -
FLLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign
Languages (prereq. to student teaching 3 3
HIST 303H Classical Rome 3 -
Total Credits 47 29
*The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department 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 prior 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.
Library Media
Grades K-12. Minor Only.
Min.
C&I 316 Children's Literature and Critical Reading 3
C&I 470 Young Adult Literature and Critical Reading 3
C&I 479 Reference, Media Skills and Technology 3
C&I 480 Collection Development and the Curriculum 4
C&I 483 Library Media Technical Processes 3
C&I 484 Administration and Assessment of
Library/Media Program 3
C&I 485 Library-Media Practicum 6
Total Credits 25
A Library Media Practicum is separate from student teaching. It includes 180 hours of field work in a school library-media center and 10 hours of seminar on campus. Students who have classroom teaching experience may apply to complete the Library Media Practicum in the summer.
Mathematics
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.
MATH 152-153 Calculus I, II 8 8
MATH 221 Linear Algebra 4 4
MATH 301 Mathematics with
Technology for Teachers 3 3
MATH 305 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics 3 3
MATH 326 Elementary Number Theory 3 3
MATH 341 Introduction to Probability & Statistics 3 3
MATH 406 History of Mathematics 3 -
MATH 421 Abstract Algebra 4 -
MATH 431 Euclidean & Non-Euclidean Geometry 3 3
MATH 251 or additional 300-400-level course 3-4 -
C&I 430 Teaching Math in Middle and Secondary
Schools 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.
Music
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.
Maj.
MUS 100A Performance Study 2
MUS 101-201-301 Principal Performance 5
MUS 107A/307A-108A/308A-
109A-110A/310A Ensembles 7
MUS 111-112 Theory I, II 4
MUS 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II 2
MUS 117A Voice in Class 1
MUS 124-131 Strings, Woodwinds,
Brass, Percussion Class 8
MUS 137-138 Aural Perception I, II 4
MUS 211-212 Theory III, IV 4
MUS 215-216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II 2
MUS 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV 4
MUS 302 Instrumental Conducting 2
MUS 303 Choral Conducting 2
MUS 305 Instrumental Methods and Materials 2
MUS 306 Choral Methods and Materials 2
MUS 322-323 General Music Methods and Materials I, II 6
MUS 324H-325H History of Music I, II 6
MUS 328 Orchestration I 2
MUS upper-division electives 3-4
Total Credits 68-69
Music students should refer to the Department of Music section of this catalog for requirements concerning upper-division music course work.
Physics
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.
PHYS 121N-122N or 221N-222N
General Physics (coreq. of Calculus for 221N) 10 10
PHYS 301 Vector Analysis 3 -
PHYS 314 Electromagnetism I 3 -
PHYS 322-323 Optics 4 4
PHYS 328 Methods of Teaching Physics 2 2
PHYS 341 Fundamentals of Modern Physics 3 3
PHYS 371 Mechanics 3 3
PHYS 452 Quantum Physics of the Atom 3 -
Electives-courses in physics 3 -
ASTR 131N-132N Elementary Astronomy 6 3
MATH 152-153 Calculus I and II 8 8
MATH 158 Introductory Differential Equations 3 3
MATH 241 Statistics or MATH 341
Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3-4 3-4
MATH 251 Calculus III 4 4
CS 131 Fundamentals of Computer Science
or CS 201 Programming Languages
or CS 203-FORTRAN Programming 3 3
C&I 426 Teaching Science in
Middle and Secondary Schools 3 -
CHEM 151N General Chemistry 3 3
CHEM 485 Laboratory Safety 1 1
BIOL 101N Principles of Biology
or BIOL 103N Diversity of Life
or BIOL 120N General Botany
or BIOL 121N Introductory Ecology 3 3
GEOL 100N-101N General Geology 3 -
GEOL 301 Environmental Geology 3 -
Total Credits 77-78 53-54
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.
Psychology
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. 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.
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology 4 4
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychological Research 3 3
PSYC 220 Psychological Statistics 3 -
At least two of the following:
PSYC 260S Fundamentals of Learning
PSYC 265S Cognition
PSYC 270N Fundamentals of
Biological Psychology 6 -
At least three of the following for the major:
PSYC 240S Child and Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 330S Abnorml Psychology
PSYC 350S Social Psychology
PSYC 351S Psychology of Personality 6 -
At least one of the following for the minor:
PSYC 240S Child and Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 350S Social Psychology
PSYC 351S Psychology of Personality - 3
At least one of the following for the major:
Math 117 Probability, Linear Mathematics
Math 150 Calculus I
Math 152 Calculus II 3-4 -
At least one of the following for the minor:
PSYC 335S Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology
PSYC 330S Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 336S Child and Adolescent
Psychological Disorders
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 PSYC 396, 398, 398, 493 or 499 12 -
Two of the following for the minor:
PSYC 260S Fundamentals of Learning
PSYC 270N Fundamentals of Biological Psychology
PSYC 371 Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
PSYC 372 Intermediate Behavioral Biology
PSYC 373 Intermediate Sensory
Systems and Perception - 6
C&I 428 Teaching Social Studies in Middle Schools 3 3
Total Credits 40-41 22
Six of the 22 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.
Reading
Grades K-12. Minor only.
Min.
C&I 316 Children's Literature and Critical
Reading or 470 Young Adult Literature and
Critical Reading 3
C&I 317 Teaching Language and Literacy 4
C&I 427 Literacy Strategies in Content Areas 3
C&I 433 Basic Diagnosis and
Correction of Reading and Writing 3
C&I 435 Organizing Classroom Reading and Writing
Programs 2
C&I 437 Application of Literacy Models 6
Total Credits 21
Russian*
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 Russ 301-302 and FLLG 410 (see the Department of Foreign 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 301 Oral and Written Expression 3 3
RUSS 302 Russian Culture and Civilization 3 3
RUSS 305L-306L Introduction to Russian Literature
(minors take 306L) 6 3
RUSS upper-division electives 9 -
FLLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
(prereq. to student teaching) 3 3
HIST one course chosen from 344, 345, 346 3 -
Total Credits 45 30
*The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department 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.
Comprehensive Social Science
Grades 5-12. Qualifies as a single-field endorsement.
Students seeking teaching certification in Comprehensive Social Science must complete special degree requirements for the combined major in history and political science (see the Department of History or the Department of Political Science sections of this catalog). Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree must show evidence of completing the courses listed below or demonstrate course equivalency.
Maj.
HIST 104H-105H European Civilization,
HIST 151H-152H The Americans (choose 3) 12
HIST 300 The Historians' Craft 3
HIST upper-division electives to include American
and non-American history 9
PSC 100S Introduction to American Government 3
PSC 120S Introduction to Comparative Government 3
PSC 130E International Relations 3
PSC upper-division electives 15
C&I 428 Teaching Social Studies in Middle
and Secondary Schools 3
ECON 111S-Introduction to Microeconomics 3
ECON 112S-Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
ECON 300-level elective, e.g. 3
ECON 302 The Montana Economy or
ECON 304 Public Finance: Expenditures
GEOG 103N World Regional Geography 3
GEOG 281 Geography for Teachers 3
Geography electives 6
Total Credits 72
Sociology
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.
*CS 171 Communicating via Computers or CS 172
Introduction to Computer Modeling or a higher-level
CS course 3 3
SOC 110S Principles of Sociology 3 3
SOC 201 Social Science Methods 3 3
SOC 202 Social Statistics 3 -
SOC 220S Race, Gender and Class 3 3
SOC 230S Criminology or 330S
Juvenile Delinquency - 3
SOC 455 Classical Social Theory 3 3
Two of the following:
SOC 300 Sociology of the Family
SOC 306S Sociology of Work
SOC 320 Complex Organizations
SOC 355S Population and Human Biology
SOC 450 Social Stratification
SOC 456 Contemporary Theory
SOC 485 Political Sociology 6 -
Sociology electives 9 6
C&I 428 Teaching Social Studies
in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 3
*Total Credits 39 27
*Computer class does not count toward 33 credit minimum in sociology for the teaching major or 21 credit minimum in sociology for the teaching minor.
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.
Spanish*
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 SPAN 301, 302, 405, 408 and FLLG 410 (see the Department of Foreign 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.
SPAN 101-102 Elementary Spanish 10 10
SPAN 201-202 Intermediate Spanish 8 8
SPAN 301 Written Expression in Cultural Contexts 3 3
SPAN 302 Phonetics and Oral Expression 3 3
SPAN 311L/312L Introduction to Contemporary
Spanish Literature (minors take one) 6 3
SPAN 405 Applied Linguistics 3 3
SPAN 408 Advanced Composition
and Conversation 3 -
SPAN two literature courses at 400-level 6 -
FLLG 310L Cervantes 3 -
FLLG 410 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (prereq.to student teaching) 3 3
Total Credits 48 33
*The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department 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.
Special Education
Grades K-12. Minor only.
Min.
C&I 357 Introduction to Exceptionality 3
C&I 420 Assessment & Curriculum
In Early Childhood Special Education OR elective* 2-3
C&I 433 Basic Diagnosis and
Correction of Reading and Writing 3
C&I 457 Assessment and Instruction
for Exceptional Learners 5
C&I 459 Consulting/Resource Teacher (coreq. C&I 469) 3
C&I 463 Advanced Classroom Management
for Exceptional Learners/Practicum (coreq. C&I 469) 3
C&I 469 Student Teaching: Special Education
(coreq. CI 459 and C&I 463) 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.
Courses
U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.
Curriculum and Instruction
U 160 Learning Strategies for Higher Education 2 cr. Offered every term. Instruction and application of college study skills including lecture notetaking, time management, reading textbooks, test taking, and critical thinking. Elective credit only.
U 183 Integrated Software Applications and Multimedia 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., keyboarding skills or consent of instr. Emphasis on use of integrated application programs, use of multimedia products in teaching, and use of technology in instruction.
U 187 Business Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Emphasis on consistent and logical approaches to solving communication problems and creating successful communication products.
U 200 Exploring Teaching through Field Experiences 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., admission to Teacher Education Program. Introductory experiences for students committed to teaching as a profession. Combines a field experience with seminar. Discussion of school curriculum, realities and expectations of teaching, and teacher education program requirements.
U 284 Computerized Office Technology 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BITE 183 or 285. Advanced study of modern office terminology, procedures, and concepts; and utilization of computerized office technology.
U 285 Computerized Design and Layout 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., keyboarding skills, BITE 183 and consent of instr. Exploration of advanced software applications including desktop publishing.
U 286 Personal and Family Economics 3 cr. Offered intermittently in spring. Individual and family economics with consumer emphasis on financial planning, taxes, credit, savings, home ownership, transportation, insurance principles, retirement and estate planning.
U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or current topics.
U 296 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of advisor and instr.
U 298 Internship Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of advisor, instructor, and director of field experiences.
U 300 Field Experience/Early Elementary 1 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200 coreq., an elementary methods course. Arranged field experience in an elementary classroom, kindergarten through third grade.
U 301 Field Experience/Mid-Level 1 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200; coreq., an elementary or secondary methods course. Arranged field experience in an elementary or middle school classroom, grades four through eight.
U 302 Field Experience/Secondary 1 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200; coreq., a secondary methods course. Arranged field experience in a high school classroom.
U 303 Educational Psychology and Measurements 4 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYC 100S, C&I 200, and admission to Teacher Education Program. Analysis of fundamental psychological concepts underlying classroom teaching, learning and evaluation. Emphasis on cognition, developmental, and motivational aspects of learning. Basic concepts of educational measurement.
UG 306 Instructional Media and Computer Applications 1 cr. (R-2) Offered every term. Prereq., C&I 303, BITE 183, and CS 171 or examination. Coreq., for elementary education majors only, C&I 309, 310, 311. Introduction to the use of technology, media, and computer software application in instruction.
U 309 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200 and 303, and Math 130 and 131. Methods for teaching elementary school mathematics through a child-centered laboratory approach focusing on the use of manipulatives, models, problem solving, and technology. Emphasis on multiple assessment strategies to determine student progress and methods to evaluate elementary mathematics programs.
U 310 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200 and 303. Foundations and purposes of the elementary social studies curriculum. Elements of lesson design including instructional methods, technology, materials and assessment.
U 311 Teaching Science in the Elementary School 3 cr. Offe