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Elementary Education

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Elementary Education (EDU) serves two professional outcomes. First, the degree meets the requirements for the first two years of a four-year teacher preparation program. Aligning closely with Montana’s university requirements, the FPCC plan of study provides students with equivalent credit transfer to colleges within Montana’s university system, but strongly advises students to consult their preferred transfer-university’s catalog. *Second, students with an AA in Education qualify for positions as teaching aids, paraprofessionals, or teaching assistants in the public elementary schools, Head Start, and child care facilities.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Core I
Communications

9
Core II
Mathematics and Science

7
Core III
Arts and Humanities

6
Core IV
Social Sciences

7
Core V
Native American Studies

3
Core VI
Computer Technology

3
Core VII
Health

3
Total Credit Hours:38

Core I (Communications): COMX 111, WRIT 101, WRIT 201

Core II (Mathematics and Science):

1. M 121 & BIOB 160

2. Science with a Lab required.

Core IV (Social Sciences): PSYX 100, PSCI 210

Core V (Native American Studies): NASX 105

Core VI (Computer Technology): CAPP 131

Core VII (Health): HTH 110

Program of Study Courses

EDU 201Introduction to Education with Field Experience
EDU 225Introduction to Educational Psychology
EDU 270Instructional Technologies
HSTA 255Montana History
M 130Math for Elementary Teachers I
PHSX 105Fundamentals of Physical Science
PSYX 230Developmental Psychology
Total Credit Hours:22

Total Credit Hours: 60

Education

First Semester (Fall)

CAPP 131Basic Microsoft Office
COMX 111Public Speaking
Core III
Elective

3
M 130Math for Elementary Teachers I
WRIT 101College Writing

Second Semester (Sp)

HTH 110Personal Health and Wellness
NASX 105Introduction to American Inidan Studies
PSYX 100Introduction to Psychology
WRIT 201Advanced College Writing

Third Semester (Fall)

Core III
Elective

3
EDU 201Introduction to Education with Field Experience
M 121College Algebra
PHSX 105Fundamentals of Physical Science
PSYX 230Developmental Psychology

Fourth Semester (Sp)

BIOB 160Principles of Living Systems
EDU 225Introduction to Educational Psychology
EDU 270Instructional Technologies
HSTA 255Montana History
PSCI 210Introduction To American Government

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply educational theories to modern education.
  • Demonstrate educational technology found in today’s classrooms
  • Learn to critique classroom practices through observation and roleplaying
  • Observe and record educational practices in local public-school classrooms

**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education