Get into an NTEN Course
How do I register for an NTEN course?
See the list of all our courses. Access the course description for the course(s) you are interested in taking and then follow the link to “Register Online,” where you will be asked for your information and method of payment. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail, then another e-mail before the course begins containing course startup information.
Top Do I have to enroll as an MSU student?
No. To take an NTEN course, you do not have to register as either a degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking MSU student through the formal Admissions process. Instead, you are considered an MSU Extended University student and can enroll directly in the course and receive MSU academic credits upon its completion.
However, if you wish to apply these academic credits toward a graduate degree program at MSU, you will need to enroll as an MSU graduate student. See more information about graduate programs.
Top Can anyone take NTEN graduate-level courses?
NTEN's graduate-level courses (those numbered 500 and above) are designed for teachers who have completed a bachelor's degree. If you have not completed a bachelor's degree but wish to enroll in an NTEN graduate-level course, you must contact MSU's Division of Graduate Education BEFORE enrolling in the course. A teacher failing to follow these requirements will not receive credit for the course.
However, if you have completed a bachelor's degree and thus are eligible to take MSU graduate-level courses, you can enroll directly in the NTEN course. You do not need to apply to MSU through the formal Admissions process as a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student--unless you wish to pursue a degree.
Most of NTEN's courses are designed specifically for practicing teachers. If you are not a practicing teacher, please contact the course instructor or NTEN staff before enrolling.
Top Do I have to take the GRE before taking an NTEN course?
No. However, if you wish to apply the credits from your NTEN coursework toward a degree program, you will likely have to take the GRE before enrolling as a graduate student. Individual program requirements vary, so always check with your degree program advisor first at your home institution.
Top Do I have to be a practicing teacher to take an NTEN course?
Nearly all NTEN courses are designed for practicing teachers. However, if you are a working professional and are interested in taking an NTEN course, first read the course description to see if the course is open to all. Non-teachers should check directly with the instructor or NTEN staff to get permission to enroll in an NTEN course.
Top Do I need to have a specific bachelor's degree in order to take NTEN courses?
Any NTEN course that is 500-level or higher (e.g., BIOL 580) is a graduate-level course, and participants must have earned a bachelor's degree before enrollng. It does not matter what subject your degree is in, although some courses have very specific prerequisites that must be met.
Top If I am taking an NTEN course, do I have to show proof of vaccinations or health insurance?
Only teachers who go through the formal MSU Admissions process and are accepted into a degree program are required to show proof of vaccinations. Teachers who are taking NTEN courses for credit, but are not formally enrolled in a MSU degree program, are considered Extended University students and do not need to show proof of vaccinations or health insurance.
Top How do I pay for my NTEN course?
You will pay for your NTEN course at the time you register. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover or personal check. Teachers who have previously enrolled at Montana State University may use their MyInfo accounts.
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