M.Ed - Initial Elementary K-8 Licensure
Core content coursework is required for all individuals seeking initial elementary teaching licensure through the University of Montana educator preparation programs. Content coursework includes a minimum of 3 credits of college-level composition, 9 credits of math directly related to elementary education, 9 credits of science, and 9 credits of social studies. Those in the M.Ed. program must document completion of the following content through their undergraduate coursework. For any content not previously completed, coursework must be completed as part of the M.Ed. program of study.
If your undergraduate preparation does not meet some of the above content requirements, you do not have to complete these prior to admission. However, these program requirements must be met prior to the Level 3 methods courses and C&I 590 supervised teaching internship.
Option: Curricular Studies M.Ed. with initial K-8 elementary licensure
Core:
Course # |
Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
C&I 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation | 3 |
C&I 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
C&I 50x | Foundations of Education, x= 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 | 3 |
C&I 514 | Education Across Cultures | 3 |
C&I 515 | Computers and Other Tech. Applications in Ed. | 3 |
C&I 518 | Inclusion and Collaboration | 3 |
C&I 596 | Professional Project | 1 |
Directed Courses (Not including prerequisite content area courses):
Course Number |
Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
MUSE 397 | Methods: K-8 Music | 2 |
ARTZ 302A | Elementary School Art | 2 |
THTR 239A | Creative Theatre/Dance K-8 | 2 |
HEE 233 | Health Issues Children and Adolescents | 3 |
HEE 302 | Instructional Strategies in Elementary Physical Education | 3 |
EDU 331 | Literature and Literacy for Children | 3 |
EDU 407E | Ethics and Policy Issues | 3 |
EDU 395 |
Clinical Experience: Level 1 |
1 |
EDU 395 |
Clinical Experience: Level 2 |
1 |
EDU 450 |
Clinical Experience: Level 3 |
1 |
C&I 590 |
Supervised Teaching Internship (3 credits count toward M.Ed.) |
8 |
Click here to download K-8 Elementary Licensure Planning form
Please see the Department of Curriculum and Instruction Course Catalog.