Admission to the Educator Preparation Program

Contact: Nicole Bookheimer, 406-657-2293

The Educator Preparation Program at Montana State University Billings may be completed by students enrolled in the College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Allied Health Professions, and Graduate Studies. 

All students desiring licensure to teach are required to file an Application for Admission to the Educator Preparation Program. The application is completed during the semester following the completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours of credit, or in the case of a transfer student, during the first term of residence above the sophomore level or the first term of graduate studies enrollment. 

Requirements for admission are described on each application and the application should be completed with the students faculty advisor. Approval of this application is necessary prior to registration for Educator Preparation Program courses at the 300 and 400 levels. 

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program is granted through the Educational Theory and Practice Office (ETP) in the College of Education. Please return completed applications to Nicole Bookheimer in COE 263. The Department Chair notifies each student upon acceptance in the program.

Admission Applications - Educator Preparation Program

• Elementary Education or Elementary Education Double Major

• Secondary and K-12 Education Major or Secondary and K-12 Education Double Major

• Graduate Elementary (Teacher Licensure or Master’s)

• Graduate Secondary or K-12 (Teacher Licensure or Master's)

Additional Information

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• College of Education Petition Form

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