Courses and Student Learning Objectives
Our curriculum is designed to develop the whole student. Through courses, field experiences, and supervised practicums, students get many opportunities to experience the classroom and develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will prepare them for a successful career in teaching.
Acceptance Into Teacher Education Program and Student Teaching
Students pursuing a major in any Teacher Education Program must meet certain benchmarks in order to be accepted to the program and to student teach. See the Academic Catalog for a complete outline of the criteria for Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and for Acceptance to Student Teaching.
All Special Education Major students must meet the following requirements:
- Earn a grade of “C-” or better in all Major and Professional Education Requirements and Other Program Requirements.
- Earn a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average for Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- Earn a minimum 3.0 grade point average in Major Program Requirements, Professional Program Requirements, and Other Program Requirements for Acceptance to Student Teaching.
Professional Educational Outcomes
Beyond being highly prepared for the elementary-age classroom in both private and public school settings, opportunities are available in the fields of writing, editing, and administration. Carroll will help you develop strong teaching skills that would aid in any profession for which education and training are required.
Program Highlights
The Special Education (P-8) major is designed to lead to licensure in the state of Montana. All Majors leading to licensure in the Carroll College Teacher Education Program are accredited by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Teacher Education graduates will demonstrate competence in the Montana Teaching Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards.
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