About Us

Within the programmatic themes of integration of ideas, cooperative endeavors, and respect for learning and individual worth, it is our goal to prepare education professionals who will work in P-12 classrooms and teacher education programs and as district curriculum leaders.

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Licensure Programs

M.Ed. - Curriculum Studies with Initial Teacher Licensure for K-8 Elementary Education

This program is designed for students seeking both a Master's degree and elementary education licensure.

M.Ed. - Curriculum Studies with Initial Teacher Licensure for 5-12 or K-12 Secondary Education

This program is designed for students seeking both a Master's degree and secondary education licensure.

Endorsement Programs

P-3 Early Childhood Education

This 36 credit program is designed for currently licensed elementary teachers seeking a master's degree and a P-3 teaching endorsement. This degree is available fully online.

Library Media

This endorsement is designed for currently licensed teachers seeking a Master's degree and a K-12 library endorsement.

Special Education

This program is designed for currently licensed teachers seeking a Master's degree and a P-12 special education endorsement.

Non-Licensure Programs

M.A. - Education

This program will have flexible options in each of 4 key areas: Educational Research, Learning and Assessment, Critical Social Issues, and Diversity, for 12 credits, a 3-credit thesis, and an additional 15 credits from electives in education.

Contact Us

Professor Matthew Schertz
Graduate Program Coordinator        
Department of Teaching & Learning
matthew.schertz@mso.umt.edu 
406-243-2163

Teacher Education Services
2nd Floor - PJW Education Center
edadvising@mso.umt.edu
406-243-4841