The BS: Elementary Education program prepares teachers for positions in grades K-8 in rural, urban, and global classrooms. Through coursework and extensive field experiences in a variety of settings, teacher candidates are able to integrate content knowledge, curriculum, and pedagogy, with emphasis on classroom management and leadership, into effective research-based instructional practices. The Elementary Education program emphasizes integrated experiential learning.
Students majoring in Elementary Education may add the Early Childhood Education Minor or select from Secondary Education-approved Majors or Minors, In Montana, most Minors lead to licensure endorsements.
In addition, students pursuing the BS: Elementary Education may select an Option Area to further enhance their background and potentially improve their employability. Option Areas are available in Coaching, Special Education Concentration, and Middle School Options in Instructional Technology, Mathematics, Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Social Studies. Although these Options are not licensure endorsements, they show evidence of additional study in these areas.
See section about admission to the Teacher Education Program and for regarding program requirements. The Education Department strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one teaching minor or additional major) to increase their hiring options. Also, consider adding the Early Childhood Education Minor, a Middle School Option, or the Coaching Option or Special Education Concentration .
Additional Requirements for the Degree:
- A grade of C- or higher is required in all General Education courses and all other degree requirements for non-Professional Education courses.
- A grade of B- or higher is required in all required Professional Education courses.
- Candidates must maintain at least a 2.70 GPA overall, and a 2.70 GPA for all content courses
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