Elementary Education

Program of Study

Elementary Education Degree and Licensure Requirements (Grades K-8)

Earn a baccalaureate degree from the University or other approved institution of higher education.

Requires a minimum of 128 credits including all specific requirements listed below with a grade of "C" or better

Complete a 12-credit area of concentration in one of the following:

(1) English/language arts, including reading/literary analysis;
(2) fine arts;
(3) health and human performance;
(4) mathematics;
(5) science; or
(6) social science

Candidates interested in preparing to teach K-3 are encouraged to take C&I 330 Early Childhood Education; those interested in preparing to teach 4-8 encouraged to take PSYC 240S Child and Adolescent Development.

Degree Holding Students

• May submit transcripts for review to determine how previous course work applies;
• May earn a second baccalaureate degree, depending on field chosen and previous degree;
• May complete certification combined with a master's degree in the elementary or secondary program (click here to view the Masters with Liscensure program);
• Should enroll with the Admissions Office under the designation post-baccalaureate student (unless pursuing a graduate degree).

Curriculum for Elementary Education

First and Second Years	Credits
ENEX 101	3
SCI 225N, 226N General Science	10
HHP 233 Health Issues of Children and Adolescents	3
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology	4
PSC 100S Introduction to American Government	3
HIST 269 Montana and the West	3
GEOG 101S Introduction to Human Geography OR GEOG 103S World Regional Geography	3
MATH 130 131 Math for Elementary Teachers	9
SCI 350 Environmental Perspectives	2
Selected history course (HIST 151 or 152 recommended)	3-4
Selected literature course	3-4
Native American Studies course	3
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates OR HHP 288/289	0-3
Area of concentration	12
Lower-division writing course	3
Third and Fourth Years	.
*Block I:	,
C&I 200 Exploring Teaching through Field Experiences	1
C&I 303 Educational Psychology and Measurements	3
C&I 306 Instructional Media and Computer Applications	3
C&I 410 Exceptionality and Classroom Management	3
**Block II:	.
C&I 300 Field Experience	1
C&I 316 Children's Literature and Critical Reading	3
C&I 318 Teaching Language Arts K-8	3
**Block III:	,
C&I 400 or 401 Field Experience	1
C&I 402 Teaching Mathematics K-8	3
C&I 403 Teaching Social Studies K-8	3
C&I 404 Teaching Science K-8	3
C&I 405 Teaching Reading K-8	3
ART 314A Elementary School Art	3
DAN 327 Dance in Elementary Education	2
DRAM 327 Drama in Elementary Education	2
HHP 339 Instructional Strategies in Elementary Health and Physical Education	3
MUS 335 Music Education in the Elementary School	3
C&I 407E Ethics and Policy Issues	3
C&I 481 Student Teaching: Elementary 1	4
C&I 494 Professional Portfolio Portfolio Assesment Rubric F04    Information Data Sheet 2003-2004 SOE	1
Electives and General Education	0-3

*Students are encouraged to enroll concurrently in the courses listed in Block I.
**Students are required to enroll concurrently in the courses listed in Block II during one semester and in Block III in a subsequent semester. This blocked format allows for integration of curriculum, modeling of cooperative learning and collaborative teaching, and corresponding developmental field experiences.