Elementary Education B.A.
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Content Courses | 6 | |
| Mathematics Content Courses | 9 | |
| Science Content Courses | 10 | |
| Social Studies Content Courses | 16 | |
| Health and Physical Education | 5 | |
| The Arts | 6 | |
| Teacher Education Program - Professional Licensure Courses | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 112 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 112
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Note: Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required to enroll in any EDU courses.
Language Arts Content Courses
Literature
Note: Other literature courses may meet this requirement. Please consult with the Education Advisor for approval.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Children's Literature
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| EDU 331 | Lit & Literacy for Children | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics 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 |
| M 234 | Higher Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Science Content Courses
Note: Other science courses may meet the requirements. Please consult with the Education Advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 226N | General Science: Chemical & Life Sciences | 5 |
| GEO 224N | Gen Science: Phys & Geoscience | 5 |
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Social Studies Content Courses
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 16 total credits required.
Geography
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | ||
| GPHY 121S | Human Geography | 3 |
| or GPHY 141S | Geography of World Regions | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
American History
Note: Other history courses may fulfill this requirement. Please consult with the Education Advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | ||
| HSTA 101H | American History I | 4 |
| or HSTA 102H | American History II | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Other Social Studies Courses
Note: Other Native American Studies courses may fulfill the NASX 105H requirement. Please consult with the Education Advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| HSTA 255 | Montana History | 3 |
| NASX 105H | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| PSCI 210S | Intro to American Government | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Health and Physical Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| HEE 302 | Methods of Instructional Strategies in Elementary PE | 3 |
| EDU 360 | Promoting Wellbeing in P-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| Total Hours | 5 | |
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. 60 total credits required.
Level 1
Note: 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 395 | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| EDU 397 | Methods: Teaching & Assessing (Early Numeracy K-4) | 3 |
| EDU 397 | Methods: Teaching & Assessing (PK-3 Early Reading) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Level 2
Note: Students are required to complete EDU 397 Methods: PK-8 Language Arts (3 credits). All courses must be completed concurrently.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 346 | Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU 370 | Integrating Technology into Education | 3 |
| EDU 395 | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| EDU 397 | Methods: Teaching & Assessing (PK-8 Language Arts ) | 3 |
| EDU 407E | Ethics & Policy Issues | 3 |
| ENST 472 | General Science: Conservation Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Level 3
Note: All courses must be completed concurrently.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 340 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDU 495 | Student Teaching (Clinical Experience: Level 3) | 1 |
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing (5-8 Mathematics) | 3 |
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing (K-8 Social Studies) | 3 |
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing (K-8 Science) | 3 |
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing (4-8 Reading) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Level 4
Note: EDU 494 is completed for 1 credit and EDU 495 is completed for 14 credits. 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-