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

Course List

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:
M 130	Math for Elementary Teachers I
English:
WRIT 101	College Writing I
or WRIT 201	College Writing II
Communication & Information Literacy:
COMX 111	Intro to Public Speaking
or COMX 115	Intro to Interpersonal Comm
Skills for College Success:
COLS 108	The College Experience
Natural Sciences
Life Sciences & Physical Sciences:
SCIN 101	Integrated Sciences I
SCIN 103	Integrated Sciences II
Social Sciences and History
Social Sciences:
PSCI 210	Intro to American Government
or PSCI 220	Intro to Comparative Govt
History:
HSTA 101	American History I
or HSTA 102	American History II
Cultural Diversity
NASX 105	Intro Native American Studies
or NASX 205	Native Americans in Contmp Soc
Arts and Humanities
Fine Arts:
MUSI 101	Enjoyment of Music
Humanities:
Select from list
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 315	IEFA in the Montana Classroom	2
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
HEE 309	Health Enhancement Strat K-8	3
M 131	Math for Elementary Teacher II	3
Area of Concentration electives in consultation with advisor. Select from Special Education, Reading, or STEM restricted electives.		8
Subtotal		52
Total Minimum Credits		120

*

May satisfy General Education requirements

PDF Suggested Plan of Study

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.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Fall
M 130	Math for Elementary Teachers I	3
EDU 105	Education and Democracy	3
HTH 201	Health Issues for Educators	3
WRIT 101	College Writing I	3
NASX 105	Intro Native American Studies	3
or NASX 205	Native Americans in Contmp Soc
COLS 108	The College Experience	1
Total		16
Spring
M 131	Math for Elementary Teacher II	3
EDU 221	Educ Psyc & Measurement	3
EDSP 204	Intro to Tchng Exceptnl Lrnrs	3
COMX 111	Intro to Public Speaking	3
or COMX 115	Intro to Interpersonal Comm
PSCI 210	Intro to American Government	3
or PSCI 220	Intro to Comparative Govt
Total		15
Second Year
Fall
SCIN 101	Integrated Sciences I	4
EDU 220	Human Growth & Development	3
EDU 220L	Human Growth & Development Lab	0
HSTA 101	American History I	3
or HSTA 102	American History II
MUSI 101	Enjoyment of Music	3
General Education Humanities		3
Total		16
Spring
SCIN 103	Integrated Sciences II	4
EDU 270	Instructional Technology	3
EDU 381	Curriculum Theory & Design	3
ARTZ 102	Fund of Art for Elem Teachers	2
EDU 383	Assessment in Education	3
Total		15
Third Year
Fall
EDU 331	Lit & Literacy for Children	3
EDU 397A	Methods: K-8 Language Arts	3
EDU 397B	Methods: K-8 Social Studies	3
EDU 315	IEFA in the Montana Classroom	2
HEE 309	Health Enhancement Strat K-8	3
Restricted Elective		2
Total		16
Spring
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
Restricted Elective		3
Total		14
Fourth Year
Fall
EDU 353	Junior Field Experience	2
EDU 343	Strat for Mnging Div Learners	2
EDU 438	Literacy Assessmnt, Diag, Inst	3
Restricted Elective		3
EDSP 410	Spprtng Div Lrnrs thru Collab	3
EDU 406	Phil, Legal & Ethical Issues	3
Total		16
Spring
EDU 495B	Student Teaching: K-8	12
Total		12