Is your superpower teaching?
This 2+2 degree program is specifically designed for students seeking admissions into the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences–University of Montana. Students pursuing this degree will complete an Associate of Science degree with an advising option in Elementary Education at Helena College. Courses at the junior and senior level will be delivered remotely via synchronous web streaming to a classroom at Helena College, thus allowing students to participate in real-time lectures and classroom discussions without requiring their physical presence on the UM campus in Missoula.
- Professors with experience as licensed K-8 teachers
- Four semesters of placements at K-8 schools
- National CAEP Accreditation
Elementary Education A.S.
First Semester Courses
| Course # |
Title |
| BIOB101 |
Discover Biology |
| BIOB102 |
Discover Biology Lab |
| COMX111 |
Introduction to Public Speaking |
| or |
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| COMX115 |
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
| HSTA101 |
American History I |
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| HSTA102 |
American History II |
| M132 |
Numbers and Operations for K-8 Teachers |
| WRIT101 |
College Writing I |
Second Semester Courses
| Course # |
Title |
| GEO101 |
Introduction to Physical Geology |
| GEO102 |
Introduction to Physical Geology Lab |
| HEE233 |
Health Issues of Children and Adolescents |
| LIT110 |
Introduction to Literature |
| M133 |
Geometry and Geometric Measurement for K-8 Teachers |
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Humanities/Fine Art Elective |
Third Semester Courses
| Course # |
Title |
| ARTZ 102 |
Fundamentals of Art for Elementary Teachers |
| GPHY121 |
Human Geography |
| M234 |
Advanced Topics in Mathematics for K-8 Teachers |
| PHSX226 |
General Science: Integrated Physical Science I |
| PHSX227 |
General Science: Integrated Physical Science I Lab |
| PSCI210 |
Introduction to American Government |
Fourth Semester Courses
| Course # |
Title |
| EDU231 |
Literacy and Literature for Children |
| EDU297 |
Methods: K-8 Music |
| HEE 202 |
Instructional Strategies in Elementary Physical Education |
| HSTA255 |
Montana History |
| NASX105 |
Introduction to Native American Studies |