Elementary Education Middle School Option Area
Many graduates teach in upper elementary (grades 4-8) or middle school (grades 7-8). The following Option Areas provide candidates with a greater depth of knowledge than can be attained within a broadfield Major alone. To increase their hiring options, the Education Department strongly recommends that all Elementary Education majors complete either an additional Major or a Minor which leads to licensure in Montana, the , or one of the Middle School Option Areas listed below. These Option Areas do not lead to licensure, and must be taken in conjunction with the Major.
Any of the Middle School Options may be combined with the major. Any education minor may be combined with any education degrees
Physical Science Middle School Option
A “Physical Science Middle School Option” transcript notation is available only with the degree. Candidates pursuing a Physical Science Middle School Option may substitute the Option Area for the 12 credits of science courses required for the degree.
Students should refer to the if they wish to pursue a Secondary Education teaching license in General Science.
