Elementary Education
Associate of Arts Degree
Transfer to MSU-Northern – Elementary Education
The Associate of Arts with articulated coursework in Elementary Education 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 Courses - 32/33 Credits
Offered Online and On Campus
(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** | Pre-calculus Trigonometry | 3+ |
| MATH | 161** | College Algebra w/ Science App | 3+ |
| MATH | 181** | Calculus I | 3+ |
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+ |
Natural Science - 8 credits
(Must include 1 lab course)
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| BIO | 103 | Introduction to Biology/Lab | 4+ |
| PHYS | 130 | Fund Physical Science Lab | 4+ |
Social Sciences/History - 6 credits
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| HIST | 210N | Montana History | 3+ |
| PSY | 109 | Lifespan Development | 3+ |
Cultural Diversity - 3 credits
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| NAS | 201N | Montana's American Indians | 3+ |
| NAS | 215N | Native American Religious Traditions | 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. Concentration in Elementary Education – 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: 60/61
~ 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 schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
Outline for Completion of Bachelor of Science Degree in
Elementary Education
From MSU - Northern
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| EDPY | 350 | Educational Psych of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDUC | 300 | Intro to Curriculum Planning and Practice | 3 |
| EDUC | 351 | Diversity and Technology | 3 |
| EDUC | 353 | Health Enhancement for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
| EDUC | 376 | Assessment in Education | 3 |
| EDUC | 380 | Classroom Environment and Management | 3 |
| EDUC | 302 | Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics | 2 |
| EDUC | 304 | Methods of Teaching Elementary Science | 2 |
| EDUC | 306 | Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies | 2 |
| EDUC | 310 | Methods of Teaching Integrated Creative Arts | 2 |
| EDUC | 334 | Methods of Teaching Integrated Language Arts | 3 |
| EDUC | 336 | Integrated Field Experience | 1-3 |
| EDUC | 335 | Fundamental and Corrective Strategies in Reading | 3 |
| EDUC | 430 | Integrating Contact Across the Curriculum | 2 |
| EDUC | 455 | Advanced Practicum in Education | 3 |
| EDUC | 448 | Reading Materials for the Elementary Child | 2 |
| EDUC | 400 | Elementary Teaching Practicum and Seminar OR | 6 or 12 |
| EDUC | 475 | Elementary and Secondary Teaching Practicum and Seminar | 6 or 12 |
Electives - Minors - Concentrations: 20/30
