Professional Development Courses

Some courses provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Renewal Units.

See the Workforce and Professional Development Course Catalog (PDF)

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Engineering Federal Laboratory Consortium 2012 National Meeting Dates: Apr 30 - May 03, 2012 Location: Online Instructor(s): Various Cost: $25   This cost is for CEUs only

Financial Planning Master of Science in Health and Human Development--Family Financial Planning Option Location: Online

K-12 Teaching Master of Science in Science Education Location: Online

National Teachers Enhancement Network Location: Online

ARNR 529-01: Yellowstone Wildlife Habitat Ecology Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 23, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Yellowstone National Park Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Carl Wambolt Cost: $533

BIOL 513-01: Terrestrial Ecology of Plains and Prairies Dates: Jun 18 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 1 Instructor(s): Joseph Bradshaw Cost: $335

BIOL 519-01: Biology of Riparian Zones and Wetlands Dates: Jun 18 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Joseph Bradshaw Cost: $620

BIOL 520-01: Understanding and Managing Animal Biodiversity in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 22, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Jay Rotella Cost: $720

BIOL 591-01: Predator-Prey Ecology: Wolves and Elk in Yellowstone Dates: Jun 25 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 2 Instructor(s): John Winnie, Jr. Cost: $720

BIOL 591-02: Land Use Issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Dates: Jul 02 - Jul 06, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Jerry Johnson Cost: $720

BIOL 591-03: Examining Life in Extreme Environments Dates: Jul 23 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): John Peters Cost: $670

BIOL 591-04: Ecology of Trout Streams Dates: Jul 16 - Jul 20, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Billie Kerans and Thomas McMahon Cost: $720

BIOL 591-05: Anatomy & Physiology – An Inquiry Based Approach for Teachers Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Cherie McKeever Cost: $905

BIOL 591-06: Plant Science: It Grows on You Dates: Jun 04 - Jul 22, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 1 Instructor(s): Joseph Bradshaw Cost: $365

BIOL 591-07: Alpine Ecology Dates: Jul 23 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 2 Instructor(s): John Winnie, Jr. Cost: $720

CHMY 591-01: Exploring Chemistry for Middle & High School Teachers Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Chris Bahn Cost: $905   NSTA members 10% discount

CHMY 591-02: Environmental Measurement: Sensors & Electronics Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 17, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Timothy L. Sorey Cost: $945    Cost includes all required materials &

CHMY 591-03: Examining Life in Extreme Environments Dates: Jul 23 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): John Peters Cost: $670

CHMY 591-04: Chemistry of the Environment: Water, Air, and Earth Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Steve Holmgren, Bill McLaughlin and Amy Washtak Cost: $905

CHMY 591-05: Exploring Biochemistry II: Metabolism Dates: Jun 11 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Angie Sower Cost: $905

CHMY 594-01: Science Lab Safety and Risk Management Dates: Jul 02 - Jul 06, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 1 Instructor(s): Steve Holmgren Cost: $335

EDCI 536-01: Construction of Curriculum Dates: Jun 18 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): John Graves Cost: $905

EDCI 540-01: American Indian Studies for Educators Dates: Jun 17 - Aug 11, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): John Vollertsen Cost: $900

EDCI 553-01: Diversity, Special Needs, and Classroom Discipline (SUMMER) Dates: May 20 - Jul 14, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Walker Asserson Cost: $900    NOTE: As there are multiple sections of

EDCI 554-01: Curriculum Design, Pedagogy and Assessment Dates: Jun 17 - Aug 11, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Nigel Waterton Cost: $900   NOTE: As there are multiple sections of

EDCI 554-02: Curriculum Design, Pedagogy and Assessment Dates: Jul 01 - Aug 25, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Robin Arnold Cost: $900   NOTE: As there are multiple sections of

EDCI 557-01: , 02, & 03: Brain Science, Educational Research, and Teaching Dates: May 13 - Jul 07, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Bryce Carpenter, Christine McCarthy and Joyce Hannula Cost: $900

EDCI 575-01: Symposium in Science Education Dates: Jul 02 - Jul 07, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Peggy Taylor Cost: $905

EDCI 577-01: OPI Internship-Teacher Certification Dates: Aug 27 - Dec 14, 2012 Location: Various Credits: 1 Instructor(s): Patricia Ingraham Cost: $266

EDCI 588-52: 2012 MBI Summer Institute: Implementing the Montana Behavioral Initiative for Success Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 22, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Ann de Onis Cost: $250

EDCI 591-01: Environmental Science Education: Summer Ecological Field Studies Dates: Jun 25 - Aug 10, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Michael Brody Cost: $900   NSTA members 10% discount

EDCI 591-02: Teaching Inquiry in the Science Classroom Dates: Jun 18 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 2 Instructor(s): John Graves Cost: $620

EDCI 591-05: Teaching Technology in the Science Classroom Dates: Jun 11 - Jun 15, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): John Graves and Paul Andersen Cost: $620

EDCI 591-51: Project Archaeology - Investigating a Plains Tipi Dates: Jun 11 - Jun 14, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Crystal Alegria Cost: $533

EDLD 526-03: Evaluation of School Programs Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Billings, MT Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Staff Cost: $849

EDLD 564-03: Comprehensive Portfolio Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Billings, MT Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Jack Copps Cost: $849

EDLD 565-02: K-12 Instructional Leadership Dates: Jul 09 - Jul 20, 2012 Location: Billings, MT Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Linda Janich Cost: $849

EDLD 591-01: Administration of Special Programs Dates: May 19 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Marilyn King and Chad Berg Cost: $849

EDLD 620-01: The School Superintendent Dates: Jun 11 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Patricia Ingraham Cost: $849

EDLD 645-01: School Personnel Management Dates: Jun 11 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Gerald E. Pease Cost: $849

EDLD 650-01: Montana Finance and Facilities Dates: Jun 11 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Daniel Sybrant Cost: $849

EDLD 655-01: Montana Law and Policy Studies Dates: Jun 11 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Gerald E. Pease Cost: $849

EE 591-01: Solar Cell Basics for Science Teachers Dates: Jul 16 - Jul 20, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Todd Kaiser Cost: $670

ERTH 516-01: Northern Rocky Mountain Geology Dates: Jun 25 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): David Lageson Cost: $720

ERTH 591-01: Fundamentals of Oceanography Dates: Jun 04 - Aug 10, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Sean Griffin Cost: $825

ERTH 591-02: Geology of Glacier National Park Dates: Jul 30 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): David Lageson and Terrill Paterson Cost: $870

ERTH 594-01: Field Geology: Geology of Mt Everest & the Himalaya – from Seafloor to Summit Dates: Jun 30 - Jun 30, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 1 Instructor(s): David Lageson Cost: $385

GEO 521-01: Dinosaur Paleontology of Hell Creek Formation Dates: Jul 08 - Jul 13, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Frankie Jackson Cost: $870

GEO 522-01: Dinosaur Paleontology II Dates: Jul 16 - Jul 20, 2012 Location: Choteau, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Frankie Jackson Cost: $870

GEO 560-01: Geology of the Yellowstone Volcanic Center Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 22, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Jim Schmitt Cost: $720

LRES 557-01: Thermal Biology in Yellowstone National Park Dates: Jun 25 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Yellowstone National Park Credits: 2 Instructor(s): John Peters and Monica Brelsford Cost: $670

LRES 569-01: Ecology of Invasive Plants in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Dates: Jul 09 - Jul 13, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): B. Maxwell Cost: $720

LRES 591-01: Streamside Science: Hands-On Approaches to Water Quality Education Dates: Jun 11 - Aug 12, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Amber Kirkpatrick Cost: $975   NSTA members 10% discount on the tuitio

LRES 591-02: Yellowstone Lake Ecology Dates: Jun 25 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Yellowstone National Park Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Tim McDermott, Susan Kelly and Stephanie McGinnis Cost: $720

M 518-01: Statistics for Teachers Dates: Jun 11 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Heidi Lindsey Cost: $900

M 594-01: MSMME Capstone Symposium Dates: Jun 18 - Jul 06, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 1 Instructor(s): Jennifer Luebeck Cost: $300

MB 536-01: Exploring Microbiology Dates: May 21 - Aug 10, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Barry Pyle Cost: $825   NSTA members 10% discount

MB 538-01: Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory Dates: Jun 20 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Pati Glee Cost: $670

MB 539-01: Infection and Immunity Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Elinor Pulcini Cost: $905

MSSE 591-01: Web Tools for Teaching Science Dates: Jun 18 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Eric Brunsell Cost: $905

MSSE 591-02: Capstone Data Analysis Dates: May 14 - Jun 22, 2012 Closed

NASX 551-01: American Indian Art Survey Dates: Aug 27 - Dec 14, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Ceilon Aspensen Cost: $825

NUTR 524-01: Teaching Adolescent Nutrition Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 10, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Virginia Lee Mermel Cost: $550   NSTA members 10% discount

NUTR 591-01: Food and Nutrition Across the Elementary Curriculum Dates: Jun 04 - Jul 22, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 1 Instructor(s): Virginia Lee Mermel Cost: $275

PHSX 401-01: Physics by Inquiry I Dates: Jul 09 - Jul 20, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Greg Francis Cost: $905

PHSX 402-01: Physics by Inquiry II Dates: Jul 23 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Greg Francis Cost: $905

PHSX 491-01: Conceptual Physics Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 05, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Robert Wilson Cost: $825

PHSX 511-01: Astronomy for Teachers Dates: Jun 04 - Aug 24, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Ron Hellings Cost: $825

PHSX 513-01: Quantum Mechanics Dates: May 21 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Mingzhen Tian Cost: $825

PHSX 591-01: Teaching Mechanics Using Research-Based Curriculum Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 22, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Gregory Francis Cost: $620

PHSX 591-02: The Night and Day Sky for Teachers Dates: Jul 02 - Jul 07, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Online Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Paul Robinson and Ron Hellings Cost: $620

PHSX 591-03: The World of Motion Dates: Jun 04 - Jul 22, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 1 Instructor(s): Eric Brunsell Cost: $390

PHSX 591-04: Electric Circuits & Magnetism Dates: Jun 18 - Aug 12, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Robert Wilson Cost: $630

PSPP 548-01: Flowering Plants of the Northern Rocky Mountains Dates: Jun 25 - Jun 29, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Robyn Klein Cost: $675

PSPP 591-01: Plants, People, and Health Dates: Jul 09 - Jul 13, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Robyn Klein Cost: $670

WILD 429-01: Yellowstone Wildlife Habitat Ecology Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 23, 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT/Yellowstone National Park Credits: 2 Instructor(s): Carl Wambolt Cost: $444

Library Media EDCI 545-01: Organization of Information in School Library Media Centers Dates: May 14 - Jul 13, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Janis Bruwelheide and Janet Nickoloff Cost: $825

EDCI 546-01: The School Library Media Specialist Dates: May 14 - Jul 13, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Margy Kernan and Janis Bruwelheide Cost: $825

EDCI 549-01: Applications of Literature for Children and Young Adults Dates: May 28 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Ms. Nora Martin and Janis Bruwelheide Cost: $825

EDCI 598-01: Internship in Library Media Dates: May 28 - Jul 27, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Ms. Nora Martin and Janis Bruwelheide Cost: $825    Restricted to students in the School L

Medicine and Healthcare   EMT Basic Course Dates: Aug 28 - Dec 06, 2012 Location: MSU, Bozeman, MT Instructor(s): John Alston Cost: $740

MEDS 160-50: EMT Basic Course Dates: Aug 28 - Dec 06, 2012 Location: MSU, Bozeman, MT Credits: 6 Instructor(s): John Alston Cost: $2009

Mental Health LAC 491-05: Cross-Cultural & Ethical Considerations in Addictions Counseling Dates: Jul 09 - Aug 24, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Teresa Christensen Cost: $999

LAC 491-08: Counseling theories in Addiction Settings Dates: May 15 - Jul 15, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Tamara Tribitt Cost: $999

LAC 505-01: Cross-Cultural & Ethical Considerations in Addictions Counseling Dates: Jul 09 - Aug 24, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Teresa Christensen Cost: $1200

LAC 508-01: Counseling Theories in Addiction Settings Dates: May 15 - Jul 15, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Tamara Tribitt Cost: $1200

Sport, Exercise, and Allied Health HHD 552-01: Sport Psychology Dates: Jun 11 - Aug 03, 2012 Location: Online Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Michael Meyers Cost: $994