Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Psychology] From University of Montana

The Department of Psychology at the University of Montana is responsible for the dissemination of psychological knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students. The faculty, with student collaboration, are expected  to advance psychological knowledge by conducting research and distributing the results to the psychological community.

Individuals interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete a degree in the content area they want to teach plus the teacher preparation program through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Individuals must complete the teaching major/teaching track within that degree program, which may contain different course requirements than the academic major since the sequence of courses is designed to meet state standards. Upon completion of the degree program with the teaching track and the secondary licensure program, one will be eligible for a standard Montana teaching license in this content area.

Students who want to be licensed to teach psychology at the high school level must complete the BA degree requirements in psychology (general option). They also must complete a teaching major or minor in a second field of their choice and the professional licensure program in the College of Education. Students may also earn a teaching minor in psychology. See the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for information about admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of these licensure programs.