Oregon State University
Elementary Education
Degree: Master of Education or Master of Arts in Teaching
Required Courses
| University Requirement | RCC Equivalency | Credits |
| Mathematics-must include MTH 211 and 212 | MTH 211, 212, & 213 Fundamentals of Elementary Math I, II, III | 15 |
| English Composition-9 quarter hours required | WR 121, 122, composition I and II plus one additional writing or speech class | 12 |
| Physical Science (with lab)- 12 quarter hours required | Choose a lab science from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, General Science or Physics | 12-15 |
| Literature (3 quarter hours required, 9 quarter hours recommended) | Choose any Literature course | 3 |
| Human Development/Psychology (3 quarter hours required. Human Development; language acquisition; diversity) | PSY 215 Life Span Human Development | 4 |
| Social Sciences (12 quarter hours required; must include US History or Western Civilization) | HST 104, 105, 201, 202 Choose 3 classes | 12 |
Recommended Courses
| University Requirement | RCC Equivalent | Credits |
| Foreign Language (Conversational capabilities in second language is recommended | Choose foreign language | 4-24 |
| Technology/Computer (Comptetence with PC or Macintosh; applications and implications of computers suggested) | CS 120 or any computer class that the student feels would help with computer literacy. | 4 |
| Mathematics | Additional 100-level MTH course | 4-5 |
| Art (introduction to visual arts; Art for teachers is strongly recommended; art history suggested) | ART 204, 205 or 206 History of Western Art I, II, III. | 4 |
| Health (Personal health; Dimensions of health; School health suggested) | HPE 295 Health and Fitness for Life. | 3 |
| Music (Music appreciation; Function of Music in Culture; Music for Teachers strongly recommended) | MUS 105 Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Physical Education (Physical Activity for Children; Movement concepts; Fitness; movement forms strongly recommended | PE courses | 3 |
| Speech/Communications (Public speaking recommended) | SP 111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 4 |
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