College of Education, Health & Human Development
Tricia Seifert, Dean
Kayte Kaminski, Assistant Dean/Director of Student Success
The College of Education, Health & Human Development provides studies for those persons interested in careers in the helping professions associated with education, school counseling, human development, physical education, hospitality management, kinesiology and exercise science, food systems, coaching, health, counseling, and nutrition. These functions are carried out within the college's four departments: the Department of Education; the Department of Counseling; the Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, & Kinesiology; and the Department of Human Development & Community Health.
The Department of Education is composed of three units: Curriculum & Instruction, for the preparation of undergraduate and graduate teacher education majors who seek teaching careers in either elementary or secondary schools; Educational Leadership, offering graduate programs in K-12 administration; and Adult & Higher Education offering graduate programs for those seeking advanced study in adult education and higher education administration.
The Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, & Kinesiology administers a variety of curricula that prepares students to work in the helping professions with the goal of enriching human well-being. This includes various careers in nutrition, food science, food systems, exercise science, health and fitness, physical education, coaching, hospitality management, and more.
The Department of Human Development & Community Health prepares students to work with individuals, families, and/or communities to promote health and wellness. Careers are available to graduates in various areas including child development, community health, and human development and family science. Teaching careers are offered in early childhood education P-3 (preschool to grade 3) and family and consumer sciences 5-12.
The college cooperates with other agencies in Montana in the improvement of educational programs and services through its After-School Partnership, Community Counseling Clinic, Early Childhood Project, Early Learning Centers, Field Placement & Licensure, Indian Education for All, Montana Team Nutrition, Montana Pollution Prevention Program, and other public service centers and activities.
Undergraduate Programs
Department of Education
A number of teaching options are housed in other colleges. Please visit respective department webpages or browse our Programs & Degrees to view additional teaching major options.
- Elementary Education K-8, B.S. (The following options may be added to the Elementary Education K-8 major, but students are not required to add an option. Additional options do not lead to additional licensure.)
- Early Childhood Education Option
- Mathematics Education Option
- Science Education Option
- Special Education Option
- Secondary Education, B.S.
- General Science Broadfield Option
- Social Studies Broadfield Option
Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, & Kinesiology
- Food & Nutrition, B.S.
- Dietetics Option (accelerated pathway available)
- Nutrition Science Option
- Health Enhancement (Health & Physical Education) K-12, B.S.
- Hospitality Management, Sustainable Hospitality Option, B.S.
- Kinesiology, B.S.
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Exercise Science Option
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Health & Fitness Option
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- Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems, B.S.
Department of Human Development & Community Health
- Community Health, B.S.
- Early Childhood Education: P-3, B.S.
- Human Development & Family Science, B.S.
- Child Development Option
- Family & Consumer Sciences Education Option
- Human Development & Family Science Option
Undergraduate Certificates
Department of Education
- Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education (must be taken as 2nd Degree)
Department of Human Development & Community Health
- Baccalaureate Certificate of Gerontology (Online) (must be taken as 2nd Degree)
- LIFE Scholars Program Certificate of Completion
Undergraduate Minors
Department of Education
A number of teaching minors are available for students majoring in Secondary Education or Elementary Education.
- Art Education (K-12)
- Biology (5-12)
- Chemistry (5-12)
- Earth Science (5-12)
- Economics (5-12)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (5-12)
- French (K-12)
- German (K-12)
- Government (5-12)
- History (5-12)
- Mathematics (5-12)
- Physics (5-12)
- Reading (K-12)
- Spanish (K-12)
- Technology Education (5-12)
Department of Food Systems, Nutrition & Kinesiology
Department of Human Development & Community Health
Program Accreditations & Licensures
Montana State University is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and is accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. Professional programs for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers at the baccalaureate level are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, as are the master's level programs for the preparation of elementary school principals, high school principals, and the doctoral program in education administration. All education programs are approved by the Montana Board of Public Education. Clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couples, and family counseling, and school counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs of the American Counseling Association. The dietetics program is accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Early Learning Centers in Herrick Hall and the Louise Shunk Center are both licensed by the state of Montana.