The Department of Teaching and Learning offers a focused, field-based teacher preparation program and a full range of graduate programs. Collaboration, diversity, and curricular integration are themes that guide the design and instruction of each of our programs and help us produce highly qualified, highly employable teachers. Our faculty are themselves licensed, experienced K-12 classroom teachers. They provide a wide range of service to the schools of Montana and are active researchers in their specialty fields. We welcome your interest in learning more about our Teacher Education programs.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.