Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree option has been designed to be a transfer plan of study to four year MUS (Montana University System) institutions offering a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA). In addition to the completion of core curriculum requirements this plan of study offers students the opportunity to complete most if not all of the 100 and 200 level education course requirements leading to acceptance in upper level Education programs in the MUS system and the completion of a BA.
General Education requirements 40-42 credits.
| Categories | Courses | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts | College Writing I | 3 |
| College Writing II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Math for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| Science: Physical & Biological (One lab science required) | Discover Biology | 4 |
| Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 | |
| Social Science/Human Behavior | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Diversity | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| Humanities and the Arts | U.S. History I or II | 3 |
| Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| Cheyenne Studies | Cheyenne Language I | 4 |
| History of the Cheyenne People | 3 | |
| Computer Applications | 3 |
| Program of Study | Cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| ED 105 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| ED 150 | Society, Schools, and Teachers | 3 |
| ED 155 | Human Development | 3 |
| ED 170 | American Indian Education | 3 |
| ED 250 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 255 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED 257 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ED 260 | Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| Total Program Credits | 66 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will display the ability to communicate accurately both in written and oral presentations.
- Students will demonstrate the necessary critical thinking and academic skills required for the successful completion of a BA in Early Childhood education.
- Students will exhibit a Cheyenne culturally influenced understanding of the educational process and its effect on native children.
- Students will be able to analyze and evaluate early childhood curricular material.