Elementary Education
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Elementary Education (EDU) serves two professional outcomes. First, the degree meets the requirements for the first two years of a four-year teacher preparation program. Aligning closely with Montana’s university requirements, the FPCC plan of study provides students with equivalent credit transfer to colleges within Montana’s university system, but strongly advises students to consult their preferred transfer-university’s catalog. *Second, students with an AA in Education qualify for positions as teaching aids, paraprofessionals, or teaching assistants in the public elementary schools, Head Start, and child care facilities.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core II | Mathematics | 3 |
| Core III | Arts and Humanities | 6 |
| Core IV | Social Sciences | 7 |
| Core V | Native American Studies | 4 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38 |
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General Studies - AA
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core I
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Communications
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COMX 111 Public Speaking
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3
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WRIT 101 College Writing
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3
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M 105 Contemporary Math/M 121 College Algebra
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3
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Science (*Science with Lab recommended for transfer)
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{1) 4 credit science option & Lab
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4
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Core III
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Arts and Humanities
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{1} 3 credit Arts and Humanities option
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3
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{1} 3 credit Arts and Humanities option
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3
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Core IV
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Social Sciences
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ECNS 201 Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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{1} 3 credit Social Science option
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3
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Core V
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Native American Studies
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{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option
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3
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Core VI
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Technology
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{1} 3 credit Technology option
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3
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Total General Education Credits required for degree
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31
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Program of Study Courses
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education with Field Experience | 3 |
| EDU 215 | Indian Education for All | 3 |
| EDU 225 | Introduction to Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 270 | Instructional Technologies | 3 |
| HSTA 255 | Montana History | 3 |
| M 130 | Math for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| PSYX 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| WRIT 201 | Advanced College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Education
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Sp)
| HTH 110 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| NASX 105 | Introduction to American Inidan Studies | 3 |
| WRIT 201 | Advanced College Writing | 3 |
Third Semester (Fall)
| Core III | Elective | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education with Field Experience | 3 |
| M 121 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHSX 105 | Fundamentals of Physical Science | 3 |
| PSYX 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Fourth Semester (Sp)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Apply educational theories to modern education.
- Demonstrate educational technology found in today’s classrooms
- Learn to critique classroom practices through observation and roleplaying
- Observe and record educational practices in local public-school classrooms
**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education