Education
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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.
- Identify historical trends in education
- 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
General Education Requirements |
Credits |
|---|---|
| Core I Communications (COMX 111 and WRIT 101 and WRIT 201) | 9 |
| Core II Mathematics and Science (BOIB160 and M 121) | 8 |
| Core III Arts and Humanities (LIT 110) | 6 |
| Core IV Social Sciences (PSYX 100 & PSCI 210) | 7 |
| Core V Native American Studies (NASX 105) | 3 |
| Core VI Computer Technology (CAPP 131) | 3 |
| Core VII Health (HTH 110) | 3 |
| Total General Education credits required for degree | 39 |
Program of Study |
Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 201 Introduction to Education with Field Experience | 3 |
| EDU 225 Introduction to Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 270 Instructional Technologies | 3 |
| HSTA 255 Montana History | 3 |
| M 130 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 4 |
| PHSX 105 Fundamentals of Physical Science | 4 |
| PSYX 230 Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Program of Study credits required for degree | 23 |
| Total credits required for degree | 62 |
*Program Requirements Based On FPCC Courses-All Transfer Students (credits) Will Be Evaluated On An Individual Basis