Early Childhood Education P-3 B.A.
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education P-3
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Content Courses | 6 | |
| Math Content Courses | 6 | |
| Science Content Courses | 13 | |
| Social Studies Content Courses | 12 | |
| Health and Physical Education | 3 | |
| The Arts | 6 | |
| Teacher Education Program - Professional Licensure Courses | 61 | |
| Total Hours | 107 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 107
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Note: Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required to enroll in any EDU and EDEC courses.
Literature Content Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| EDU 331 | Lit & Literacy for Children | 3 |
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Poetry | ||
| Literary Histories | ||
| Genres, Themes, Approaches | ||
| Oral and Written Traditions of Native Americans | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Math Content Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| M 132 | Numbers and Operations for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| M 133 | Geometry and Measurement for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Science Content Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 226N | General Science: Chemical & Life Sciences | 5 |
| ENST 472 | General Science: Conservation Education | 3 |
| GEO 224N | Gen Science: Phys & Geoscience | 5 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Social Studies Content Courses
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 12 total credits required.
Social Studies Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ANTY 122S | Race and Minorities | 3 |
| HSTA 255 | Montana History | 3 |
| NASX 105H | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Health and Physical Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| HEE 302 | Methods of Instructional Strategies in Elementary PE | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
The Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ARTZ 302A | Foundations of Visual Art Education | 2 |
| MUSE 397 | Methods: K-8 Music | 2 |
| THTR 239A | Creative Drama/Dance: K-8 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Teacher Education Program - Professional Licensure Courses
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 61 total credits required.
Level 1 - Learning and Instruction
Note: Students are required to complete EDU 397 Methods: PK-4: Early Numeracy (3 credits) and EDU 397 Methods: PK-3 Early Literacy (3 credits). All courses must be completed concurrently.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 222 | Educational Psych Child Dev | 3 |
| EDU 338 | Academic Interventions | 3 |
| EDU 360 | Promoting Wellbeing in P-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| EDU 395 | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| EDU 397 | Methods: Teaching & Assessing | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Level 2 - Pedagogy and Content Knowledge
Note: All courses must be completed concurrently.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDEC 408 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 |
| EDEC 410 | Families, Communities, Culture | 3 |
| EDU 339 | Teaching Assessment in PK-8 Language Arts | 3 |
| EDU 346 | Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU 370 | Integrating Technology into Education | 3 |
| EDU 395 | Clinical Experience (Level 2) | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Level 3 - Pedagogy and Content Knowledge
Note: All courses must be completed concurrently.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 407E | Ethics & Policy Issues | 3 |
| EDEC 420 | Implementing Standards and Assessment in Play-Based Environments | 3 |
| EDEC 434 | Social/Emotional Development & Child Guidance | 3 |
| EDEC 453 | Early Childhood STEM | 3 |
| EDEC 495 | EC Fieldwork/Practicum: Integrated Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Level 4 - Student Teaching
Note: All courses must be completed concurrently.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 494 | Seminar: Applied Research & Reflective Practice | 1 |
| EDU 495 | Student Teaching | 14 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-