Want a career where you utilize your degree, share your passion, and inspire future generations? Our accelerated licensure program prepares you to excel in the classroom as a teacher and can be completed from anywhere. The program recognizes the importance of mentoring as you get hands-on classroom experience under the supervision of experienced faculty and cooperating teachers in your local area.
The program has two pathways to licensure, 3-term or 5-term. The 3-term pathway is designed for future teachers who want to take classes and obtain licensure in a year. The 5-semester pathway is designed for teachers working in schools on a provisional license. Both pathways take the same classes, with the 5-term pathway minimizing the number of courses taken in the fall and spring, allowing the provisional teacher to focus on what matters most - their students.
Program Highlights
- Teaching licensure options based on your previous education/degree
- Classroom-based experience under the guidance of a qualified mentor teacher
- Emphasis on classroom management and instructional strategies
- Guidance and support based on best practices and research-based methods
- Two pathways to licensure – 3-term or 5-term options
- Ability to extend the program into a full master’s degree
Program Requirements for Admission
- Completion of the Praxis with a passing subject area score
- Bachelor’s Degree in a licensing area – math, science, engineering, social studies, world languages, English, and art
Admission
Ideal applicants are self-motivated, committed candidates who desire to take on teaching roles in public or private school classrooms. Paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, individuals changing careers, retired military, or others who desire a rigorous program that emphasizes time in the classroom.
Admission review occurs on the first Wednesday of each Month. Applicants can expect feedback within two weeks of submitting their application. Apply at least thirty days prior to the start of the next semester.
Contact Us
Teacher Education Services
edadvising@mso.umt.edu
Matthew Schertz
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Teaching & Learning
Phone: 406-243-2163
matthew.schertz@mso.umt.edu