Master's Programs
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, teacher education programs, and as district curriculum leaders.
Graduate Comprehensive Exam Requirements
The Teacher Education Policy Handbook is currently under revision.
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
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.
This endorsement is designed for currently licensed teachers seeking a master's degree and a K-12 library endorsement.
This program is designed for currently licensed teachers seeking a master's degree and a P-12 special education endorsement.
Non-Licensure Programs
This program will have flexible options in each of four 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
Department of Teaching & Learning
2nd Floor - Teacher Education Services
kathy.schneider@mso.umt.edu
406-243-4846