Department website: http://www.msubillings.edu/coe/index.htm
Dr. Ann Beste-Guldborg, Dean
Dr. Thomas Manthey, Interim Associate Dean
COE 291, (406) 657-2315
Mission
Empowering educators to inspire learning, foster innovation, and lead transformative change in education across Montana and beyond.
The College
The College of Education prepares individuals in a variety of graduate programs designed to assist them in becoming leaders in today's schools. It is comprised of three entities.
- The Department of Educational Theory and Practice Provides course work for the programs offered within the College of Education
- The Field Services and Licensure Office Establishes student teaching and other field experience opportunities for students and recommends them for teacher licensure
- The Montana Center for Inclusion Provides programs which allow students opportunities to practice the skills they learn in the classroom
Accreditations and Affiliations
The Advanced Program in School Counseling is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). All programs are accredited by the the Montana Office of Public Instruction.
The Educator Preparation programs offered in the College of Education are aligned with the Montana Professional Educator Preparation Program Standards (PEPPS)
opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Assessment-Accountability/Educator-Preparation
Background Check
Upon application, all students seeking a graduate degree from the College of Education must obtain criminal background reports by submitting fingerprints to the Field Experience and Licensure Office in the Dean's Office. For more information contact the Director of Field Experiences and Licensure at 406-657-1670.
College of Education Graduation Celebration
Each spring on the Friday before Commencement ceremonies, a special celebration is held during which all graduating students in the College of Education are honored.
