Bachelor of English, Teaching at The University of Montana

The English, Teaching at The University of Montana is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Missoula , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of English, Teaching

Study English Teaching at the University of Montana

Gain the skills to teach English at the middle and high school levels anywhere in the nation. The English teaching concentration of the bachelor's degree in English at UM is an opportunity to earn your secondary teaching license (grades 5-12) in English, in a program that emphasizes mentorship, lifelong learning and culturally sensitive education.

As an English major, you'll engage in active learning workshops as part of a supportive and collaborative academic community. You'll learn to design and teach lesson plans that promote critical thinking, effective communication and creative problem solving – and gain the skills to inspire young learners to achieve their greatest potential. You'll also have opportunities for experiential learning and professional development that will help you hit the ground running in your career.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of English, Teaching at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of English, Teaching

Career development in the English bachelor's degree program

In addition to personal mentorship to guide your academic success, we offer strong professional development opportunities to help you excel in your professional life post-graduation.

For example, English teaching majors are required to join the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), the professional association of literacy educators, kindergarten through graduate school. We also encourage our students to join NCTE's state affiliate, Montana Association of Teachers of English Language Arts (MATELA). Through our involvement with these organizations, students in the English teaching degree receive publications and participate in professional networking opportunities with educators in Montana and across the world.

Scholarships for English majors

Get extra help paying for your English degree. We offer a number of departmental scholarships that are available for eligible students. Explore scholarship opportunities for English majors at UM.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of English, Teaching at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of English, Teaching at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of English, Teaching at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula