Industrial Technology Education, where innovation meets application and hands-on learning drives real-world problem-solving. Our dynamic programs provides a comprehensive exploration of the technologies and industrial processes essential for a thriving economy, equipping students with invaluable practical skills and a deep understanding of how technology shapes our daily lives.

Students in Industrial Technology Education programs are exceptionally positioned to step into thousands of high-demand, high-wage careers, becoming the next generation of leaders in a rapidly advancing technological landscape. These essential roles include a wide array of skilled trades, from precision machining and electrical systems to innovative construction and fabrication, all of which are fundamental to industry growth and offer robust pathways to success for Montana students.

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Requirements For Montana Class 4 Educator Licensure

A Class 4 Educator License, are designed for individuals who wish to teach Career and Technical Education subjects, including Industrial Technology, in public schools. Unlike traditional teaching licenses that often require a bachelor's degree in education and a teacher preparation program, the Class 4 license leverages an applicant's extensive real-world experience and industry expertise. This alternative pathway gives applicants the opportunity to teach based on practical knowledge and skills, typically gained through significant work hours to effectively instruct students in specialized vocational and technical fields. This pathway ensures that students in Montana's CTE programs can benefit from instructors who bring invaluable, hands-on industry experience directly into the classroom.

License Renewal Requirements For my Class 4 License:

Class 4A licenses: 60 professional development units or any combination of professional development units and semester/quarter college credits. Each semester credit is worth 15 professional development units and a quarter credit is worth 10 professional development units. The first renewal must show evidence of professional development units earned in the following content areas: curriculum and instruction in career and technical education; and safety and teacher liability.

Class 4B or 4C licenses: 60 professional development units or any combination of professional development units and semester/quarter college credits. Each semester credit is worth 15 professional development units and a quarter credit is worth 10 professional development units. The first renewal must show evidence of professional development units earned in the following content areas: curriculum and instruction in career and technical education; and safety and teacher liability.

Other professional development appropriate to renew a Class 4B or 4C license includes the following: principles and/or philosophy of career and technical education; curriculum and instruction in career and technical education; learning styles/teaching styles; including serving students with special needs; safety and teacher liability; classroom management; teaching methods; career guidance in career and technical education; or endorsement related technical studies, with prior OPI approval.

Advanced Manufacturing

Architecture & Construction

STEM

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Welding & Fabrication

What is Dual Enrollment - Dual Enrollment Delivery Methods & Credit Options

Dual Enrollment is the broad term for opportunities for high school students to take college courses while still in high school. Students take Dual Enrollment courses for either Dual Credit or College Credit Only. Dual Credit courses award high school and college credit simultaneously for the same course. College Credit Only courses award college credit (and not high school credit) for a college course.

• Montana University System colleges and universities offer Dual Enrollment courses via two delivery models: Early College and Concurrent Enrollment.
  • Early College courses are standard college classes that are open to high school students and offered on a college campus or online for Dual Credit or College Credit Only.
  • Concurrent Enrollment Courses are college courses taught at a high school to a class of high school students by a qualified high school teacher for Dual Credit.

Click here to learn more about Dual Enrollment opportunities in Montana.

One-Two-Free

One-Two-Free is the Montana University System's Dual Enrollment program. One-Two-Free launched in August 2018 as a pilot program funded by the MUS to increase access to higher education for high school students, reduce education costs for Montana families, and enhance student success. In February 2020, Montana Governor Steve Bullock and Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian announced the continuation of One-Two-Free.

• The program offers two dual enrollment courses, or up to six credits, through the MUS to all eligible students for FREE. One-Two-Free also allows students who demonstrate hardship to apply for a scholarship to cover tuition for additional Dual Enrollment courses.

Roberta Tilleman, SkillsUSA State Director (406) 868-3489   

Montana SkillsUSA Website

Jesse Gray, TSA State Directors (406) 676-3390 ext. 7553

Montana TSA Website