Department website: http://www.msubillings.edu/coe/index.htm
Dr. Ann Beste-Guldborg, Dean
Dr. Tom Manthey, Interim Associate Dean
COE 291, (406) 657-2315
The College of Education provides an array of undergraduate programs for educator preparation. Degree programs and specific courses are designated to ensure the comprehensive development of teacher leaders who can serve society in a variety of ways.
The College of Education is comprised of:
- The Department of Educational Theory and Practice which provides the academic coursework
- Field Experiences and Licensure which provides student teaching and other field experiences for students as well as recommendations for teacher licensure
- The Montana Center for Inclusion which provides a place for students to put into action what they are learning in the classroom
Mission Statement
Empowering educators to inspire learning, foster innovation, and lead transformative change in education across Montana and beyond.
Accreditation
The educator preparation programs at Montana State University Billings are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.
Advising Information
All new, transfer, and re-admitted students are encouraged to visit the Advising Center in McMullen Hall on the first floor west, to meet with the academic advisor for education.
New students will receive information regarding General Education requirements and plan of study worksheets related to their major and minor programs in education.
Transfer and readmitted students will work with the Advising Center Education Advisor to complete a transcript evaluation and develop a plan of study.
Students majoring in Education will be advised through the Advising Center until they are ready for admission to the Educator Preparation Program. At that time, students will be assigned a Department of Educational Theory and Practice faculty member for advising.
Students majoring in a content area with the Educator Licensure Option will have two faculty advisors, one in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences or the College of Health Sciences and Science, and one in the College of Education.
Admission to Teacher Education Ceremony
Students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Programs within the College of Education. Eligible students will be admitted to the program through a formal teacher education initiation ceremony where family is invited to celebrate this milestone.
College of Education Graduation Reception
All graduating students and their families are invited to a graduation reception held on the Friday before Commencement. Please plan to attend this reception to celebrate your achievements.
