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For more complete information please refer to the MSU-GF 2007-2008 Catalog

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
with Elementary Education Transfer to
MSU-Northern – Elementary Education
Catalog 2007-2008

The Associate of Arts in Elementary Education Concentration is designed for students interested in a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education at Montana State University-Northern. A final cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 is required. Students must provide proof of a current 1st Aid/CPR card prior to entering their junior year at MSU-Northern.

NOTE: Courses taken to fulfill one specific requirement, including courses in the Concentration or Elective blocks, may not be used to fulfill another specific requirement; thus, a course taken to fulfill the Cultural Diversity requirement in the Montana University System Core may not be used as an Elective.

I. Montana University System Core - 31 Credits

Communication--6 Credits
(Need 3 writing & 3 verbal credits)

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ENGL	121**	Composition I	3
COMM	135	Interpersonal Communication	3

Mathematics--3 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
MATH	130**	Precalculus Algebra	4
MATH	131**	Precalculus Trigonometry	3
MATH	161**	College Algebra w/ Science App	3
MATH	181**	Calculus I	4

Humanities / Fine Arts--6 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ENGL	114	Intro to Literature AND 1 of the following	3
ART	101	Intro to Visual Arts	3
ART	114	Art Fundamentals	3
ART	140	Drawing I	3
DE	161	Introduction to Design	3
ENGL	210*	World Literature I	3
ENGL	211*	World Literature II	3
ENGL	217	Creative Writing	3
HUM	242	Gender & Equality	3
MUS	102	Fundamentals of Music	3
MUS	210	Music Appreciation	3
MUS	212	American Music	3
MUS	214	World Music	3
PHIL	101	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL	232	Basic Ethics	3
THEA	101	Intro to Theater/Performing Arts	3

Natural Science--7 Credits
(Must include 1 lab course)

Course	No.	Title	Credits
BIO	107	Fund of Human Biology/Lab	4
PHYS	130	Fund Physical Science Lab	4

Social Sciences / History--6 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ECON	102	Economics I (Macro)	3
ECON	201	Economics II (Micro)	3
HIST	103N	U.S. History I	3
HIST	104N	U.S. History II	3
HIST	106	History of Western Civ I	3
HIST	107	History of Western Civ II	3
HIST	210N	Montana History	3
PSY	101	General Psychology	3
PSY	109	Lifespan Development	3
SOC	111	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC	115	Survey of Criminal Justice	3
POLS	206	U.S. Government	3

Cultural Diversity--3 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
NAS	201N	Montana’s American Indians	3
NAS	215N	Native American Religious Trad	3

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF AMERICAN INDIANS--3 CREDITS
Courses with an “N” behind the course title will fulfill the Cultural
Heritage of American Indians requirement as well as a designated core
area requirement.

II. Computer Skills / Usage - 3 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
CIT	110	Introduction to Computers	3
CIT	111	Intro to Computers for Tech Majors	3
*or any CIT 3 credit hour course that has CIT 110 as a prerequisite

III. Articulation Coursework – 21 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
EDUC	201	Intro to the Education Experience	3
MATH	120	Math for Elementary Teachers	3
ENGL	122	Composition II	3
HHD	106	Drug & Health Issues for Education	3
EDUC	240	Instructional Technology	3
EDPY	220	Educational Psychology	3
POLS	206	U.S. Government	3

IV. Electives - 5 Credits

Students may choose coursework numbered 100 or above from any discipline area to complete the required credits of electives. Students may not choose or may not count the following courses: MATH 100, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 108, ENGL 118, ENGL 119

No more than 5 credits of courses numbered 116 may be applied toward the Degree.

Total Program Credits 60

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~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedule.

† A grade of “C-” or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment