Montana Teacher Education Programs
(found programs from 9 schools)
- MT Dept of Education:
- http://mt.gov/education.asp
- Teacher Certification in MT:
- Montana Teacher Certification Info
Follow the links below to find schools offering different types of teacher education programs in Montana. If you are trying to become a teacher, and you plan on working in Montana, you should definitely take a look at the Department of Education’s website (links at the top of this page). The individual states make a lot of their own decisions about how teachers need to be prepared, which degree programs are "approved", etc.
Also, as a rule, you should contact multiple schools if you are seriously considering going back for a degree or certificate in education. There can sometimes be very significant differences in tuition, admissions requirements, and so on, even between schools that you might think are very similar. So, it’s always a good idea to contact a number of schools and do a little comparison shopping.
- Montana Bachelors in Education Programs
- Montana Masters in Education Programs
- Montana Alternative Certification Programs
- Montana Advanced Teaching Certificate Programs
- Montana Educational Specialist Programs
- Montana Doctorate in Education Programs
Overview
Aptly nicknamed the Treasure State for its abundance of mineral wealth, Montana’s open spaces are today largely used for farming. The state is possibly best known for Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1869. The site is a popular tourist attraction along with Yellowstone National Park and the state’s many glaciers and streams. Teachers in Montana do not earn as much as those in many other states, but the state has taken steps to improve teacher education and the public school system and encourages teachers to seek advanced degrees.
Teacher Education in Montana
Prospective teachers can choose from nearly 10 schools offering diverse specialties as well as several options for graduate study, including doctorates and education specialist degrees. The state offers several scholarships for teachers as do private organizations.
Teaching Careers in Montana
Teacher pay varies between $39,000 and $40,000, but the state has recently enacted education reforms to improve public schools. salaries for teachers and administrators have risen faster than the national average.
