Broadfield Major in Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Synthesize disciplinary expertise, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary connections to design engaging, student-centered instruction that enhances comprehension and learning across subjects.
- Create an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom where respect, belonging, and positive relationships support learning.
- Design and deliver clear, engaging instruction that fosters discussion, active learning, assessment-driven feedback, and adaptive teaching to support all students’ success.
- Demonstrate professionalism through reflective teaching, accurate records, collaboration, continuous growth, and ethical responsibility.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
General Education Requirements | 33 | |
The General Education requirements for elementary education majors have been designed to prepare pre -service educators in a liberal arts curriculum that: stimulates scholarship; promotes a critical understanding of human concepts; fosters individual fulfillment; nurtures the development of free, rational, and responsible professions; cultivates an appreciation for the values associated with life in a free, democratic society; develops intellectually competent, imaginative and vigorous educators; and encourages an analysis of values inherent in foreign cultures, the variety of American ethnic cultures with an aim toward developing a clearer understanding of other peoples. The General Education program for elementary majors is similar to the General Education program established for all students at Montana State University Billings. Students should select General Education courses in consultation with their academic advisors. | ||
Global Academic Skills | ||
Mathematics: | ||
Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
English: | ||
College Writing I | ||
or WRIT 201 | College Writing II | |
Communication & Information Literacy: | ||
Intro to Public Speaking | ||
or COMX 115 | Intro to Interpersonal Comm | |
Skills for College Success: | ||
The College Experience | ||
Natural Sciences | ||
Life Sciences & Physical Sciences: | ||
Integrated Sciences I | ||
Integrated Sciences II | ||
Social Sciences and History | ||
Social Sciences: | ||
Intro to American Government | ||
or PSCI 220 | Intro to Comparative Govt | |
History: | ||
American History I | ||
or HSTA 102 | American History II | |
Cultural Diversity | ||
Intro Native American Studies | ||
or NASX 205 | Native Americans in Contmp Soc | |
Arts and Humanities | ||
Fine Arts: | ||
Enjoyment of Music | ||
Humanities: | ||
Professional Core for Elementary Education | ||
EDSP 204 | Intro to Tchng Exceptnl Lrnrs | 3 |
EDU 105 | Education and Democracy * | 3 |
EDU 220 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
EDU 220L | Human Growth & Development Lab | 0 |
EDU 221 | Educ Psyc & Measurement | 3 |
EDU 353 | Junior Field Experience | 2 |
EDU 381 | Curriculum Theory & Design | 3 |
EDU 406 | Phil, Legal & Ethical Issues | 3 |
EDU 495B | Student Teaching: K-8 | 12 |
HTH 201 | Health Issues for Educators | 3 |
Subtotal | 35 | |
Required Elementary Education Courses | ||
ARTZ 102 | Fund of Art for Elem Teachers | 2 |
EDSP 410 | Spprtng Div Lrnrs thru Collab | 3 |
EDU 270 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
EDU 331 | Lit & Literacy for Children | 3 |
EDU 343 | Strat for Mnging Div Learners | 2 |
EDU 383 | Assessment in Education | 3 |
EDU 397A | Methods: K-8 Language Arts | 3 |
EDU 397B | Methods: K-8 Social Studies | 3 |
EDU 397C | Methods: K-8 Mathematics | 3 |
EDU 397D | Methods: K-8 Science | 3 |
EDU 397M | Methods K-8:Intgrtng Arts/Curr | 2 |
EDU 433 | Reflective Practice Tchng Rd | 3 |
EDU 438 | Literacy Assessmnt, Diag, Inst | 3 |
GPHY 121 | Human Geography * | 3 |
HEE 309 | Health Enhancement Strat K-8 | 3 |
M 131 | Math for Elementary Teacher II | 3 |
Area of Concentration electives in consultation with advisor | 15 | |
Subtotal | 60 | |
Total Minimum Credits | 128 |
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May satisfy General Education requirements
Suggested Plan of Study
Students should talk with their faculty advisors prior to registration for classes. It is a good practice to visit with the faculty advisor each semester. The following suggested schedule provides a general overview of courses and work that will enable the Elementary Education major to progress through the degree in an orderly and timely manner.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
Fall | ||
EDU 105 | Education and Democracy | 3 |
M 130 | Math for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
or WRIT 201 | College Writing II | |
HSTA 101 | American History I | 3 |
or HSTA 102 | American History II | |
COMX 111 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 |
or COMX 115 | Intro to Interpersonal Comm | |
Total | 15 | |
Spring | ||
PSCI 210 | Intro to American Government | 3 |
or PSCI 220 | Intro to Comparative Govt | |
ARTZ 102 | Fund of Art for Elem Teachers | 2 |
EDU 220 & 220L | Human Growth & Development and Human Growth & Development Lab | 3 |
M 131 | Math for Elementary Teacher II | 3 |
MUSI 101 | Enjoyment of Music | 3 |
Gen Ed Humanities | 3 | |
Total | 17 | |
Submit fingerprints for Criminal Background Check first semester | ||
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
EDSP 204 | Intro to Tchng Exceptnl Lrnrs | 3 |
EDU 221 | Educ Psyc & Measurement | 3 |
EDU 270 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
HTH 201 | Health Issues for Educators | 3 |
SCIN 101 | Integrated Sciences I | 4 |
Total | 16 | |
Apply for Admission to Educator Preparation Program Spring semester. | ||
Spring | ||
SCIN 103 | Integrated Sciences II | 4 |
EDU 381 | Curriculum Theory & Design | 3 |
GPHY 121 | Human Geography | 3 |
NASX 105 | Intro Native American Studies | 3 |
or NASX 205 | Native Americans in Contmp Soc | |
EDU 331 | Lit & Literacy for Children | 3 |
Total | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
EDU 343 | Strat for Mnging Div Learners | 2 |
EDU 383 | Assessment in Education | 3 |
EDU 397A | Methods: K-8 Language Arts | 3 |
EDU 397B | Methods: K-8 Social Studies | 3 |
Area of Concentration | 6 | |
Total | 17 | |
Spring | ||
EDSP 410 | Spprtng Div Lrnrs thru Collab | 3 |
EDU 353 | Junior Field Experience | 2 |
EDU 397C | Methods: K-8 Mathematics | 3 |
EDU 397D | Methods: K-8 Science | 3 |
EDU 433 | Reflective Practice Tchng Rd | 3 |
Area of Concentration | 3 | |
Total | 17 | |
Take PRAXIS II exam | ||
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
EDU 397M | Methods K-8:Intgrtng Arts/Curr | 2 |
HEE 309 | Health Enhancement Strat K-8 | 3 |
EDU 438 | Literacy Assessmnt, Diag, Inst | 3 |
Area of Concentration | 6 | |
Total | 14 | |
Spring | ||
EDU 406 | Phil, Legal & Ethical Issues | 3 |
EDU 495B | Student Teaching: K-8 | 12 |
Total | 15 | |
Apply to student teach Fall semester. | ||
Apply to graduate Fall semester. | ||
Apply for licensure Spring semester. |