OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
Office: Electronics Building
Professors: Miller
Associate Professors: Danley, K. Johnson, Welch, Young
Assistant Professors: Clouse, Franson, Stilger, D. Thackeray (Chair)
Instructors: Mielke, Oser
The Department of Agriculture and Mechanical Technology offers programs in Agricultural Technology, Automotive Technology, Auto Body Technology, Diesel Technology, and Agricultural Mechanics Technology. Academic program offerings include certificates, two-year Associate of Science and four-year Baccalaureate degrees.
Montana State University-Northern's Agricultural and Mechanical Technology programs are unique in that "hands-on" technology skills and classroom theories are merged with math, science and liberal arts offerings. Consequently, students who satisfactorily complete departmental programs are well rounded and have excellent opportunities to be successful in today's technological and social work environment.
Agricultural Technology
The department offers a two-year Associate of Science Degree in Agricultural Technology as well as an Applied Agriculture Minor that complements a four-year Baccalaureate Degree in Business and other programs requiring a minor. Each degree offering requires study in agricultural production, management, computing, marketing, business and other agriculturally related areas. Additional selective course work allows an opportunity for students to emphasize agribusiness or applied agriculture.
Both agriculture program offerings prepare graduates for opportunities in agribusiness and/or production agriculture. Graduates often find employment with agriculturally related businesses involved in grain and feed sales and with fertilizer and chemical suppliers. Opportunities also exist for employment with governmental agencies, private industry and as farm/ranch operators.
Agricultural Mechanics Technology
The department offers a two-year Associate of Science degree, a four-year Bachelor of Technology degree, and a non-teaching minor in Agricultural-Mechanical Technology.
The Agriculture Mechanics program is designed to position the graduate at the leading edge of the agricultural technology career field. Graduates may find employment in agricultural dealerships and manufacturing and agricultural business. They may move into management positions on a national or international level, or may choose to return to production agriculture.
Automotive Technology
The department offers an Associate of Science degree, Bachelor of Science degree, a minor, and a certificate program in Automotive Technology. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education with a major in Applied Technology is also offered. Course content of all programs is designed for multiple-entry/multiple-exit. This allows students the chance to learn, begin a career, and return to learn again without losing credits or having to repeat courses.
The NATEF certified automotive curriculum is designed to prepare students for service and management positions in the automotive service industry. Graduates find positions in major dealerships, independent shops and private fleet shops or government fleet maintenance organizations. Others move directly to management positions in industry as service managers, customer representatives, technical representatives, or specialized diagnosticians.
The department also offers an associate degree in cooperation with Toyota Corporation. The T-Ten program follows the associate degree requirements and in addition provides a cooperative education experience with Toyota dealerships.
Auto Body
The department offers a certificate program in Automotive Technology with an Automotive Body Service Option. Also offered is an Associate of Science Degree in Automotive Technology with options. A minor in Auto Body is offered for management and positions requiring a Bachelor's degree for employment. Both offerings prepare students for positions in auto body repair shops. Classroom knowledge is integrated with actual performance in the repair of automobiles and pickup trucks. Course content is designed for multiple-entry/multiple-exit.
Diesel Technology
The department offers a certificate program in Diesel Technology, as well as two and four-year degree programs. The four-year Bachelor of Science degree is offered as a broadfield major or with a variety of minors.
The diesel technology program is designed to provide employment opportunities in the diesel field. Areas of emphasis are in accordance with the student's own goals. Graduates may find employment in industry as service technicians, service managers, shop foremen, district representatives for major corporations or be self-employed.
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
AG 101 Animal Science 3 Fall
AG 102 Plant Science 3 Fall
AG 100 Leadership Development 1 Fall
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
*Selective 3 Fall
AG 125 Farm Management 3 Spring
AG 150 Agricultural Computing 3 Spring
BIOL 151 Essentials of Biology 4 Spring
OR
CHEM 111 General Chemistry 3 Spring
MATH 112 College Algebra 4 Spring
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
*Selectives 4 Spring
Sophomore Year:
AG 218 Crops 4 Fall
AG 254 Forage and Range Management 4 Fall
BUS 261 Principles of Accounting I 3 Fall
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Fall
AG 204 Soils 4 Spring
AG 230 Agricultural Pest Management 4 Spring
AG 244 Livestock Feeding 4 Spring
*Selectives 5 Spring
*Selective List:
(Select a minimum of 12 credits from one of the following areas)
Agri-Business Selectives
AG 105 Agricultural Marketing and Economics 3
AG 245 Livestock Management Practices 3
AG 279 Cooperative Education 6
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 245 Personal Finance 3
BUS 250 Business Statistics 3
BUS 262 Principles of Accounting II 3
BUS 271 Legal Environment of Business 3
ECON 241 Microeconomic Principles 3
Agri-Technology Selectives
AG 279 Cooperative Education 6
AGMT 130 Introduction to Agricultural Tractors 3
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4
CET 271 Introduction to GIS 3
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulics & Pneumatics 2
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab 2
DRFT 156 Introduction to CAD 3
EET 308 Industrial Control Electronics 4
EET 110 Electronics Survey I 3
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
MFGT 100 Introduction to Robotics & Automated Systems 3
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2
**Advisor Approved General Education
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Certificate
Credits
AG 101 Animal Science 3
AG 102 Plant Science 3
AG 105 Agricultural Marketing & Economics 3
AG 125 Farm Management 3
AG 150 Agricultural Computing 3
AGMT 130 Introduction to Agricultural Tractors 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 6
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
No Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
AGMT 120 Forage Implements 3 Fall
AGMT 130 Introduction to Agricultural Tractors 3 Fall
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3 Fall
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
*Selective (Minimum 100 level) 3 Fall
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Spring
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 4 Spring
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
Sophomore Year:
AGMT 205 Introduction to Grain Harvesting Equipment 3 Fall
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2 Fall
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 2 Fall
DIES 216 Heavy Duty Power Trains 4 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
*Selective (Minimum 200 level) 3 Fall
AGMT 210 Tillage and Planting Implements 2 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
DIES 262 Diesel Engine Diagnosis and Repair 2 Spring
DIES 272 Diagnosis of Diesel Engine and Repair Lab 4 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
*Selective (Minimum 200 level) 3 Spring
Junior Year:
General Education (Distribution) 9 Fall
*Selectives (Minimum 200 level) 4 Fall
*Selectives (Minimum 300 level) 8 Fall
AGMT 350 AG-Tractor & Equipment Applied Technology 4 Spring
AGMT 370 Advanced Grain Harvesting Equipment 4 TBD
DIES 314 Hydraulics and Pneumatics II 4 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
Senior Year:
AG 440 Trends and Issues In Agriculture 3 Fall
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Fall
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3 Fall
*Selectives (Minimum 300 level) 6 Fall
DIES 400 Diesel Shop Methods 2 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 6 Spring
*Selectives (Minimum 300 level) 6 Spring
*Selective List: (Select 33 credits)
AG 102 Plant Science 3 Fall
AG 150 Agricultural Computing 3 Spring
AG 204 Soils 4 Fall
AG 218 Crop Production 4 Spring
AG 305 AG Commodity Marketing 3 Spring
AG 350 AG Computer Management 3 Spring
ATDI 257 Automatics 4 Spring
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Spring
BUS 338 Promotion 3 TBD
DIES 420 Diesel Shop Management 2 Spring
DIES 434 Current Model Year Technology 2 Spring
DIES 440 Advanced Fuel Systems 4 Fall
DIES 450 Diagnosis of Power Shifts & H.D. Automatics 4 Fall
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3 Fall
**Advisor approved General Education
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
AGMT 120 Forage Implements 3 Fall
AGMT 130 Introduction to Agricultural Tractors 3 Fall
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3 Fall
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3 Fall
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3 Fall
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Spring
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 4 Spring
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
Sophomore Year:
AGMT 205 Introduction to Grain Harvesting Equipment 3 Fall
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2 Fall
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 2 Fall
DIES 216 Heavy Duty Power Trains 4 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
AGMT 210 Tillage and Planting Implements 2 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
DIES 262 Diesel Engine Diagnosis and Repair 2 Spring
DIES 272 Diagnosis of Diesel Engine and Repair Lab 4 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
METL 260 Repair and Maintenance Welding 3 Spring
**Advisor Approved General Education
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY MINOR
Required Courses: Credits Semester
AGMT 120 Forage Implements 3 Fall
AGMT 130 Introduction to Agricultural Tractors 3 Fall
AGMT 205 Introduction to Grain Harvesting Equipment 3 Fall
AGMT 210 Tillage and Planting Implements 2 Spring
AGMT 350 AG-Tractor & Equipment 4 Spring
AGMT 370 Advanced Grain Harvesting Equipment 4 TBD
DIES 420 Diesel Shop Management 2 Spring
*Selectives 7
*Selective List:
AG 101 Animal Science 3 Fall
AG 102 Plant Science 3 Fall
AG 204 Soils 4 Fall
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3 Fall
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3 Fall
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
Certificate
AGMT 120 Forage implements 3
AGMT 205 Introduction to Grain Harvesting Equipment 3
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 3
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulic & Pneumatics 2
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab 2
DIES 216 Heavy Duty Power Trains 4
DIES 219 Heavy Duty Chassis 4
APPLIED AGRICULTURE MINOR
Course List: Credits Semester
AG 101 Animal Science 3 Fall
AG 102 Plant Science 3 Fall
AG 350 AG Computer Management 3 Fall
AG 440 Trends and Issues in Agriculture 3 Spring
AG 125 Farm Management 3 Spring
AG 150 Agricultural Computing 3 Spring
AG 305 AG Commodity Marketing 3 Spring
AG 479 Cooperative Education 6
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Broadfield, No Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
ATDI 117 Chassis I 3 Fall
ATDI 118 Chassis I Lab 4 Fall
AUTO 128 Engines 4 Fall
BODY 140 Panel Adjustment & Glass 2 Fall
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
ATDI 119 Chassis II 3 Spring
ATDI 120 Chassis II Lab 3 Spring
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
AUTO 151 Diagnosis and Tune Up 3 Spring
AUTO 152 Diagnosis and Tune Up Lab 3 Spring
Sophomore Year:
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2 Fall
AUTO 251 Computerized Engine Control Systems 3 Fall
AUTO 252 Computerized Engine Control Systems Lab 3 Fall
AUTO 255 Applied Service Technology 4 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3 Fall
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
ATDI 257 Automatics 4 Spring
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
Junior Year:
ATDI 384 Auto/Diesel Electronics Applications 3 Fall
ATDI 385 Auto/Diesel Electronic Applications Lab 3 Fall
AUTO 357 Advanced Automatics 4 Fall
**General Education (Distribution) 6 Fall
**General Education (Distribution) 9 Spring
AUTO 388 Applied Service Operations 3 Spring
OR
AUTO 479 Cooperative Education 6 Spring
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3 Spring
Senior Year:
ATDI 387 Service Operations 3 Fall
AUTO 488 Automotive Practicum 3 Fall
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Fall
AUTO 408 Current Technology 2 Spring
AUTO 450 Dynamometer Testing & Computer System Data Analysis 4 Spring
Advisor Approved Electives 10 Spring
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
ATDI 117 Chassis I 3 Fall
ATDI 118 Chassis I Lab 4 Fall
AUTO 128 Engines 4 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
ATDI 119 Chassis II 3 Spring
ATDI 120 Chassis II Lab 3 Spring
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
AUTO 151 Diagnosis and Tune Up 3 Spring
AUTO 152 Diagnosis and Tune Up Lab 3 Spring
Sophomore Year:
METL 125 Automotive Machinery and Tool Technology 3 Fall
AUTO 251 Computerized Engine Control Systems 3 Fall
AUTO 252 Computerized Engine Control Systems Lab 3 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2 Fall
**General Education (Distribution) 4 Fall
ATDI 257 Automatics 4 Spring
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
Junior Year:
ATDI 384 Auto/Diesel Electronics Applications 3 Fall
ATDI 385 Auto/Diesel Microprocessor Applications Lab 3 Fall
AUTO 357 Advanced Automatics 4 Fall
**General Education (Distribution) 6 Fall
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 6 Spring
Minor 6 Spring
Senior Year:
ATDI 387 Service Operations 3 Fall
AUTO 488 Automotive Practicum 3 Fall
Minor 9 Fall
AUTO 408 Current Technology 2 Spring
AUTO 450 Dynamometer Testing & Computer System Data
Analysis 4 Spring
Minor 10 Spring
**Advisor Approved General Education
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
ATDI 117 Chassis I 3 Fall
ATDI 118 Chassis I Lab 4 Fall
AUTO 128 Engines 4 Fall
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
ATDI 119 Chassis II 3 Spring
ATDI 120 Chassis II Lab 3 Spring
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
AUTO 151 Diagnosis and Tune Up 3 Spring
AUTO 152 Diagnosis and Tune Up Lab 3 Spring
Sophomore Year:
AUTO 251 Computerized Engine Control Systems 3 Fall
AUTO 252 Computerized Engine Control Systems Lab 3 Fall
AUTO 255 Applied Service Technology 4 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Fall
ATDI 257 Automatics 4 Spring
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waster Management 2 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
**Advisor Approved General Education
TOYOTA T-TEN PROGRAM
Students enrolled in the T-Ten Program will complete those requirements above as listed for the Associate
degree. In addition, sixteen weeks or 640 hours of cooperative education experience over two summers in a
Toyota dealership is required. Students sponsored by Toyota dealers receive financial aid and scholarships.
Further information is available upon request.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MINOR
Course List: Credits Semester
LIST A: (Choose 12 credits)
ATDI 117 Chassis I 3 Fall
ATDI 118 Chassis I Lab 4 Fall
AUTO 128 Engines 4 Fall
METL 125 Automotive Machining and Tool Technology 3 Fall
ATDI 119 Chassis II 3 Spring
ATDI 120 Chassis II Lab 3 Spring
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
AUTO 151 Diagnosis and Tune Up 3 Spring
AUTO 152 Diagnosis and Tune Up Lab 3 Spring
LIST B: (Choose 14 credits - At least 10 credits must be of 300 or 400 level)
ATDI 384 Auto/Diesel Electronics Applications 3 Fall
ATDI 385 Auto/Diesel Microprocessor Applications Lab 3 Fall
ATDI 387 Service Operations 3 Fall
AUTO 251 Computerized Engine Control Systems 3 Fall
AUTO 252 Computerized Engine Control Systems Lab 3 Fall
AUTO 357 Advanced Automatics 4 Fall
AUTO 388 Applied Service Operations 3 Fall
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2 Fall
ATDI 257 Automatics 4 Spring
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
AUTO 408 Current Technology 2 Spring
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Certificate
Credits
ATDI 117 Chassis I 3
ATDI 118 Chassis I Lab 4
ATDI 119 Chassis II 3
ATDI 120 Chassis II Lab 3
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4
AUTO 128 Engines 4
AUTO 151 Diagnosis and Tune Up 3
AUTO 152 Diagnosis and Tune Up Lab 3
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Automotive Body - Associate of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
BODY 140 Panel Adjustment and Glass 2 Fall
BODY 141 Introduction to Metal Refinishing 3 Fall
BODY 142 Metal Repair Lab 3 Fall
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
ATDI 119 Chassis II 3 Spring
ATDI 120 Chassis II Lab 3 Spring
BODY 143 Refinishing 3 Spring
BODY 144 Refinishing Lab 3 Spring
METL 154 Gas Arc Welding Processing 3 Spring
*Selective 3 Spring
Sophomore Year:
BODY 215 Principles of Unibody Repair Fundamentals 3 Fall
BODY 216 Unibody Repair Technology 3 Fall
BODY 241 Estimating 4 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
BODY 243 Shop Production 3 Spring
BODY 244 Shop Production Lab 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
**General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
*Selective List:
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3 Fall
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2 Fall
ART 151 Two-Dimensional Design II 3 Spring
**Advisor approved General Education
AUTOMOTIVE BODY MINOR
Required Courses: Credits Semester
ATDI 387 Service Operations 3 Fall
BODY 140 Panel Adjustment and Glass 2 Fall
BODY 141 Introduction to Metal Refinishing 3 Fall
BODY 142 Metal Repair Lab 3 Fall
BODY 215 Principles of Unibody Repair Fundamentals 3 Fall
BODY 241 Estimating 4 Fall
BODY 300 Computerized Management 3 Spring
BODY 143 Refinishing 3 Spring
BODY 354 Auto Body Shop Management Lab 3 Spring
AUTOMOTIVE BODY
Certificate
Credits
BODY 140 Panel Adjustment & Glass 2
BODY 141 Introduction to Metal Refinishing 3
BODY 142 Metal Repair Lab 3
BODY 143 Refinishing 3
BODY 144 Refinishing Lab 3
BODY 215 Principles of Unibody Repair Fundamentals 3
BODY 216 Unibody Repair Technology 3
BODY 243 Shop Production 3
BODY 244 Shop Production Lab 3
METL 154 Gas Arc Welding Processing 3
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Broadfield, No Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3 Fall
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3 Fall
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2 Fall
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 2 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3 Fall
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Spring
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 4 Spring
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2 Spring
Sophomore Year:
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Fall
DIES 216 Heavy Duty Power Trains 4 Fall
General Education (Distribution) 3 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
ATDI 257 Automatics 4 Spring
DIES 262 Diesel Engine Diagnosis and Repair 2 Spring
DIES 272 Diagnosis of Diesel Engine and Repair Lab 4 Spring
General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
METL 260 Repair and Maintenance Welding 3 Spring
Junior Year:
ATDI 384 Auto/Diesel Electronics Applications 3 Fall
DIES 273 Diesel Shop Practices 4 Fall
General Education (Distribution) 3 Fall
METL 155 Machining Processes 3 Fall
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
DIES 219 Heavy Duty Chassis 4 Spring
General Education (Distribution) 3 Spring
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3 Spring
Senior Year:
DIES 440 Advanced Fuel Systems 4 Fall
DIES 450 Diagnosis of Power Shifts & H.D. Automatics 4 Fall
General Education (Distribution Science) 4 Fall
Electives 6 Fall
TSCI 304 Fuels and Lubricants 2 Fall
DIES 314 Hydraulics and Pneumatics II 4 Spring
DIES 400 Diesel Shop Methods 2 Spring
DIES 420 Diesel Shop Management 2 Spring
DIES 434 Current Model Year Technology 3 Spring
Electives 6 Spring
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3 Fall
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3 Fall
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2 Fall
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 2 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3 Fall
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Spring
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 4 Spring
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
Minor 6 Spring
Sophomore Year:
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Fall
DIES 216 Heavy Duty Power Trains 4 Fall
General Education (Distribution) 3 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2 Fall
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
DIES 219 Heavy Duty Chassis 4 Spring
General Education (Distribution) 9 Spring
Junior Year:
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3 Fall
TSCI 304 Fuels and Lubricants 3 Fall
Minor 6 Fall
DIES 314 Hydraulics and Pneumatics II 4 Spring
General Education (Distribution) 6 Spring
Senior Year:
DIES 440 Advanced Fuel Systems 4 Fall
DIES 450 Diagnosis of Power Shifts and H.D. Automatics 4 Fall
Minor 7 Fall
Electives 3 Fall
DIES 400 Diesel Shop Methods 2 Spring
DIES 434 Current Model Year Technology 3 Spring
Minor 6 Spring
Elective 6 Spring
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Science
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3 Fall
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3 Fall
DIES 216 Heavy Duty Power Trains 4 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3 Fall
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4 Spring
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Spring
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 4 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Spring
TECH 100 Industrial Safety/Waste Management 2 Spring
Sophomore Year:
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4 Fall
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 2 Fall
DIES 273 Diesel Shop Practices 4 Fall
General Education (Distribution) 3 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4 Fall
ATDI 257 Automatics 4 Spring
ATDI 265 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Spring
DIES 219 Heavy Duty Chassis 4 Spring
DIES 262 Diesel Engine Diagnosis and Repair 2 Spring
DIES 272 Diagnosis of Diesel Engine and Repair Lab 4 Spring
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY MINOR
Course List: Credits Semester
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3 Fall
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2 Fall
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 2 Fall
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 2 Spring
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 4 Spring
*Selectives 10
*Selective List:
DIES 317 Diagnosis of Power Shifts and H.D. Automatics 4 Fall
DIES 440 Advanced Fuel Systems 4 Fall
DIES 314 Hydraulics and Pneumatics II 4 Spring
DIES 420 Diesel Shop Management 2 Spring
DIES 434 Current Model Year Technology 3 Spring
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Certificate
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4
DIES 104 Introduction to Diesel Engines 3
DIES 114 Introduction to Diesel Engines Lab 3
DIES 115 Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems 4
DIES 204 Introduction to Hydraulics & Pneumatics 2
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab 2
DIES 216 Heavy Duty Power Trains 4
DIES 219 Heavy Duty Chassis 4
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
Office: Cowan Hall 307D
Professors: Barber, Wood
Associate Professor: Carlson, Munson, Skornogoski
Assistant Professors: Barce, Fallon (Chair)
The Department of Business is responsible for two programs on the Montana State University-Northern campus: Management and Business Education.
The Department of Business serves over 400 students with its programs on the Havre campus and at the Great Falls Center. About 90 percent of those students are enrolled in the management program. Another five percent are studying to be high school business teachers, and the remaining students are enrolled in the Business minor.
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Management students can choose between a two-year, Associate degree and a four-year Bachelor's degree. The two-year degree is designed so students move into the four-year degree without losing any credit.
In addition to professional management courses, the four-year program also requires students to do additional work in a business specialty or a minor program outside the department. The business emphases are Marketing, Small Business Management or Accounting/Finance. The selection of minordegrees includes over 20 programs in the liberal arts and technologies
The two-year degree is the first step in a professional management career. Students may find good entry-level jobs with a variety of businesses, but eventually they will have to compete with people who have a four-year Bachelor's degree. The four-year degree at Montana State University-Northern is particularly appealing to students since it permits them to do additional work in business subjects or develop an expertise in other academic area.Graduates of the management program work for a variety of organizations. They have found careers with major corporations, small businesses, banks, insurance companies, health organizations, educational institutions, agricultural companies, entertainment groups, and manufacturing entities.
EDUCATION PROGRAM
The four-year Business Education degree prepares students to become high school teachers. Those teachers are usually responsible for a number of clerical courses like keyboarding and computer word processing and courses in accounting or bookkeeping, law, marketing and personal finance.
The curriculum is designed to satisfy the requirements of the State of Montana's certification standards for teachers. Students take management and clerical courses, and also complete a number of education courses which include several field experiences in area high schools. Business Education majors are also required to take several specific courses in the liberal arts and health to meet state teacher certification standards.
Student Education Plans (S.E.P.): Students should consult their advisors when setting goals, objectives and compiling their individual Student Education Plans. Students completing entrance requirements to
Business or Business Education programs may complete their degree requirements in four (4) years when the course offerings are carefully followed as stated:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Associate of Science Degree
GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3 Spring
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Fall/Spring
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Fall
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
Sophomore Year:
ECON 241 Microeconomics Principles 3 Fall
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CORE
Freshman Year:
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 Fall
BUS 110 Creative Problem Solving 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 120 Leadership and Quality Management 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
BUS 245 Personal Finance 3 Fall
BUS 250 Business Statistics 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 261 Principles of Accounting I 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 262 Principles of Accounting II 3 Spring
BUS 271 Legal Environment of Business 3 Fall/Spring
The Associate of Science degree requires 64 credits for completion. The above courses account for 42 of
those credits. The remaining 22 credits are selective courses.
Advisors: (Havre Campus) Barber, Barce, Fallon, Munson, Skornogoski, Wood
(Great Falls Campus) Carlson
Student Education Plans (S.E.P.): Students should consult their advisors when setting goals, objectives
and compiling their individual Student Education Plans. Students completing entrance requirements to
Business or Business Education programs may complete their degree requirements in four (4) years when
the course offerings are carefully followed as stated:
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
Business Emphasis or Minor Required
Bachelor of Science Degree
GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Fall
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3 Fall
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3 Spring
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
ECON 241 Microeconomic Principles 3 Fall
Junior Year:
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3 Fall/Spring
Additional Selective General Education Credits:
Area A Humanities 6
Area B Social Science 3
Area C Math and Science (Required Lab Science) 3
Area D Technology 6
BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS
Freshman Year:
BUS 110 Creative Problem Solving 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 120 Leadership and Quality Management 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
BUS 250 Business Statistics 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 261 Principles of Accounting I 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 262 Principles of Accounting II 3 Spring
BUS 271 Legal Environment of Business 3 Fall/Spring
Junior Year:
BUS 300 Management in Organizations 3 Fall
BUS 335 Principles of Marketing 3 Fall
BUS 350 Financial Management 3 Fall
Senior Year:
BUS 400 Operations Management 3 Fall
BUS 410 International Business 3 Fall
BUS 420 Business Policies 3 Spring
Advisors: (Havre Campus) Barber, Barce, Fallon, Munson, Skornogoski, Wood
(Great Falls Campus) Carlson
BUSINESS EMPHASES:
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE REQUIRED COURSES
Junior Year: Credits Semester
BUS 305 Income Tax 3 Spring
BUS 315 Intermediate Accounting I 3 Fall
BUS 316 Intermediate Accounting II 3 Spring
BUS 321 Cost Accounting I 3 Spring
BUS 322 Auditing 3 Spring
OR
BUS 355 Investments 3 Spring
BUS 340 Management Information Systems 3 Spring
OR
CIS 325 Information Resource Management 3 Fall/Spring
OR
BUS 479 Cooperative Education 6 or 12 Fall/Spring
Senior Year:
BUS 407 Financial Statement Analysis 3 Spring
MARKETING REQUIRED COURSES
Junior Year:
BUS 336 Sales and Sales Management 3 Spring
BUS 337 Consumer Behavior 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 338 Promotion 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 340 Management Information Systems 3 Spring
OR
CIS 325 Information Resource Management 3 Fall/Spring
Senior Year:
BUS 414 Marketing Research 3 Spring
BUS 430 Senior Project 3 or 6 Fall/Spring
OR
BUS 440 Internship 6 or 12 Fall/Spring
OR
BUS 479 Cooperative Education 6 or 12 Fall/Spring
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT REQUIRED COURSES
Junior Year:
BUS 321 Cost Accounting I 3 Spring
BUS 332 Human Resource Management 3 Spring
BUS 337 Consumer Behavior 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 338 Promotion 3 Fall/Spring
Senior Year:
BUS 402 Small Business Management 3 Fall
BUS 416 New Venture Development 3 Spring
BUS 430 Senior Project 3 or 6 Fall/Spring
OR
BUS 440 Internship 6 or 12 Fall/Spring
OR
BUS 479 Cooperative Education 6 or 12 Fall/Spring
Suggested selective General Education courses for Business Emphases:
ECON 242 Macroeconomics (Finance emphasis) 3 Spring
OR
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Fall
(Marketing or Small Business emphasis)
OR
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 Fall
(Marketing or Small Business emphasis)
General Education and Business Core Requirements provide 75 of the 128 credits needed for the
Business Technology degree. A minor or a Business emphasis will provide another 21-33 credits
depending on choice. This will leave 20-34selective credits necessary for the degree.
Student graduating with a Bachelor's degree must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a GPA in both the
major and the minor of at least 2.25. The minors are:
MINOR ADVISOR OFFICE
Agricultural Mechanics Technology Clouse EB 213
Applied Agriculture Danley, W. BC 210
Welch, T. BC 210
Auto Body Technology Thackeray, D. EB 216
Automotive Technology Johnson EB 207
Franson EB 209
Young EB 210
Civil Engineering Technology Barber, M. BC 201N
Computer Information Systems Stone BC 210T
Howland BC 210N
Diesel Technology Clouse EB 213
Miller EB 211
Design Drafting Technology Kegal BC 210K
Electronics Engineering Technology Reitan EB 215
Stallkamp EB206
General Science - Biology Klarich HSC 109
Rundquist HSC 106
General Science - Chemistry Christeck HSC 205
IDST/Liberal Studies - Community Service Wiberg CH 306E
IDST/Liberal Studies - Drama Curry CA 312A
IDST/Liberal Studies - English Snider CH 302D
IDST/Liberal Studies - Graphic Design Soiseth PH 106
Waln PH 105
IDST/Liberal Studies - History Sylvester CH 305
IDST/Liberal Studies - Humanities Westenskow CH 307
Swartz HSC 208
IDST/Liberal Studies - Native American Studies Thackeray,W. CH 306
IDST/Liberal Studies - Social Science Edwards CH 312C
Gilmartin CH 312A
Manufacturing Technology Hawkinson BC 210T
Water Quality: Environmental Health Klarich HSC 109
BUSINESS MINOR
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
BUS 110 Creative Problem Solving 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 120 Leadership and Quality Management 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 261 Principles of Accounting I 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 271 Legal Environment of Business 3 Fall/Spring
ECON 241 Microeconomic Principles 3 Fall
Junior Year:
BUS 300 Management in Organizations 3 Fall
BUS 335 Principles of Marketing 3 Fall
BUS 350 Financial Management 3 Fall
Senior Year:
BUS 410 International Business 3 Fall
Students graduating with a minor must have a GPA in the minor of at least 2.25.
Advisors: (Havre Campus) Barber, Barce, Fallon, Munson, Skornogoski, Wood
(Great Falls Campus) Carlson
Student Education Plans (S.E.P.): Students should consult their advisors when setting goals, objectives
and compiling their individual Student Education Plans. Students completing entrance requirements to
Business or Business Education programs may complete their degree requirements in four (4) years when
the course offerings are carefully followed as stated.
BUSINESS EDUCATION EXTENDED (5 - 12) MAJOR
No Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
BASIC SKILLS AND GENERAL EDUCATION
Freshman Year: Credit Semester
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Fall/Spring
ENGL 111 Written Communications I 3 Fall
ENGL 112 Written Communications II 3 Spring
MATH 112 College Algebra 3 Fall
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
ECON 241 Microeconomic Principles 3 Fall
HPE 235 Principles of Health Education & Substance Abuse 3 Fall/Spring
PSYC 205 Human Growth and Development 3 Fall/Spring
Junior Year:
Presentation Graphics 3
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3 Fall/Spring
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE
Freshman Year:
EDPY 112 Introduction to Educational Psychology 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
EDPY 215 Psychological Foundations of Education 3 Fall/Spring
Junior Year:
EDUC 325 General Teaching Methods 3 Fall/Spring
EDUC 380 Classroom Environment and Management 2 Fall/Spring
Senior Year:
EDUC 405 Current Issues in Education 3 Fall/Spring
EDUC 445 Teaching Reading, Writing, and Critical
Thinking Skills Across the Curriculum 3 Fall/Spring
EDUC 450 Secondary Teaching Practicum and Seminar 12 Fall/Spring
GUID 424 Prin. of Counseling and Development 3 Fall/Spring
BUSINESS CORE
Freshman Year:
BUED 100 Basic Keyboarding 2 Fall/Spring
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 Fall/Spring
BUED 121 Speedwriting 3 Fall
BUED 142 Introduction to Word Processing 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
BUED 238 Automated Office 3 Spring
OR
BUED 279 Cooperative Education 6 Fall/Spring
BUED 280 Business Applications 3 Fall
BUS 245 Personal Finance 3 Fall
BUS 261 Principles of Accounting I 4 Fall/Spring
BUS 262 Principles of Accounting II 4 Spring
BUS 271 Legal Environment of Business 3 Fall/Spring
Junior Year:
BUED 312 Methods of Teaching Business 2 Fall
BUS 300 Management in Organizations 3 Fall
BUS 302 Advanced Business Solutions 3 Spring
BUS 335 Principles of Marketing 3 Fall
Senior Year:
Professional Core
The General Education Requirements, Professional Education Core and Business Core provide 113 of the
128 credits needed for the degree. The 15 additional credits are selective courses.
Note: According to MSU-Northern graduation requirements, in the Business Education Program, grades below a C will
not beaccepted.
Advisor: Wood
BASIC BUSINESS EDUCATION (5-12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Freshman Year: Credit Semester
BUED 100 Basic Keyboarding 2 Fall/Spring
BUED 121 Speedwriting 3 Fall
BUED 142 Introduction to Word Processing 3 Fall/Spring
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 Fall/Spring
Sophomore Year:
BUED 238 Automated Office 3 Spring
OR
BUED 279 Cooperative Education 6 Fall/Spring
BUED 280 Business Applications 3 Fall
BUS 261 Principles of Accounting I 3 Fall/Spring
Junior Year:
BUED 312 Methods of Teaching Business 3 Fall
BUS 300 Management in Organizations 3 Fall
BUS 335 Principles of Marketing 3 Fall
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office: Cowan Hall 105
Associate Professors: Gilmartin, Fisher
Assistant Professors: Baker, Denning, Evanciew, Heck, Kiser, Kolis, McCroskey, Ray,
Spatkowski, Tande (Chair), Tretheway, Watts, Winn
Preparing students to become competent and productive educators is the primary goal of the Teacher Education Program. The program aims to provide superior instruction, integration of practical and theoretical elements of knowledge, and effective faculty student interaction. The curriculum provides both undergraduate and graduate instruction leading to the Bachelors and Masters degrees with preparation offered in various areas of specialization and teaching fields. A Fifth-Year Program is also available.
The undergraduate Teacher Education Program contains four broad areas of emphasis:
1. Providing a comprehensive general education background;
2. Developing an in-depth background in one or more academic areas commonly taught in the public schools;
3. Completing professional preparation consisting of on-campus courses and public school practicums that lead to a recommendation for teaching certification;
4. Participating in community and campus wide extra-curricular experiences and/or elective courses that will enhance the prospective teacher's personal development.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Education is a four-year program that provides students with the subject matter background and skills for teaching. Prospective elementary, secondary, and vocational teachers must have successfully completed one of the Bachelor degree programs in education before Montana State University-Northern can make a recommendation to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for a teaching certificate. Programs are planned in terms of the specific areas in which the prospective teacher expects to teach.
Consistent with the identified needs of Montana elementary and secondary schools, Montana State University-Northern is authorized and accredited to offer teacher education programs in the following areas (also, see alphabetical program listings).
I. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
II. BROADFIELD/EXTENDED MAJORS (40-60 credits)
Applied Technology
Business Education
English
General Science
Physical Education and Health K-12
Social Science
III. MAJORS (30-39 credits)
English
Counseling and Development K-12 (Graduate Program)
History
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health K-12
V. MINORS (20-29 credits)
Art K-12
Biology
Business Education
Chemistry
Computer Information Systems
Drama
English
French
Counseling and Development K-12 (Graduate Program)
History
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health K-12
Reading Specialist K-12
Traffic Education
Teacher Certification
Teacher Education graduates who have successfully completed the core battery of the National Teachers Exam will be eligible to apply for a Standard Class II Teaching Certificate. Successful completion of a degree normally results in certification. Students must make application for certification through Montana State University-Northern's Teacher Certification Officer to the Office of Public Instruction.
Effective July 1, 1986, all new applicants for initial Class I, II, or III certification must provide evidence of having completed the National Teachers Examination, NTE, Core Battery with a minimum score established by the Montana Board of Public Education. Individuals holding a current Class I, II, or III Certificate need not take the NTE core battery in order to change certificates or add endorsements. However, individuals seeking to reinstate lapsed certificates are required to satisfactorily complete the exam. All existing valid certificates will be renewed on the basis of the rules under which they were issued.
Students completing Montana State University-Northern's Elementary Teacher Education Program will be recommended for a Standard Class II Teaching Certificate which qualifies holders to teach kindergarten through grade eight. Students completing one of Montana State University-Northern's Secondary Teacher Education Programs will be recommended for a Standard Class II Secondary Teaching Certificate which qualifies holders to teach in their subject area in grades 5-12.
In addition to their general and professional education requirements, secondary education majors will
complete an academic major, broadfield major, extended major and/or an academic minor. Major and minor areas are those subjects that are of interest to individual secondary teacher education students and are to be selected from the specific teaching areas previously listed.
Individuals obtaining a Class II Certificate will be endorsed in their major and minor areas. Students who complete broadfield or extended majors (40-60 credits) will be endorsed to teach selected subjects within the broad area encompassed by that discipline. Students who complete a regular major (30-39 credits) and a minor (20-29 credits) will be endorsed to teach in the two areas. Areas of Concentration, an option that is available in some programs, do not lead to an endorsement.
Accreditation standards of Montana middle and secondary schools identify the particular endorsements and, in many instances, the number of credit hours of subject matter teachers must possess in an endorsable area are specified. Students should consult with the Director of Education if there are questions regarding the middle and/or high school courses in which their major or minor will permit them to teach.
Several majors and minors (Art, Physical Education and Health, French, Counseling and Development, Reading Specialist) lead to a K-12 endorsement. This endorsement makes possible a teaching assignment in the specific subject in all grades from kindergarten through grade 12. Students seeking this type of endorsement must plan course work and practicums at both the elementary and the secondarygrade levels.
Graduates of all Montana State University-Northern Teacher Education Programs will be eligible for a recommendation for a Standard Class II Teaching Certificate. However, prospective teachers who plan to teach in selected high school vocational subjects, in vocational-technical schools, in community colleges, in junior colleges, or in other programs where state certification is a requirement for federal or state reimbursement programs, will also need to complete specific vocational course work and meet appropriate on-the-job work experience requirements. The evaluation of an individual's on-the-job work experience is completed by personnel in the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Students seeking to teach in a reimbursed vocational program should check with their advisor and the Director of Education very early in their program.
Admission to Teacher Education
Upon declaring an education major, each student is granted conditional admission to teacher education. During the time of conditional admission, and with the assistance of an advisor, each student should plan a program of studies and work toward Final Admission to Teacher Education.
All students seeking admission to the undergraduate education program for initial certification are required to apply to the Department of Education for Final Admission to Teacher Education. Final Admission to Teacher Education is required of all students prior to their enrolling in any professional education core courses at the 300 level or above.
Criteria for Final Admission to Teacher Education include:
A. Completion of an application form
B. Completion of 54 semester credits of course work with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
C. Completion of the National Teachers Exam core battery in Communications Skills and General Knowledge with minimum passing scores for Montana Teacher Certification
D. Completion of EDPY 112, EDPY 215, HPE 235, and PSYC 205 with a minimum grade of "C"
E. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally in a fluent and understandable manner
F. Recommendation by the student's major advisor. Final Admission to Teacher Education is granted by the Teacher Education Professional Review Committee after a thorough evaluation of the candidate's application.
Applicants will be notified according to the following classifications:
1. Approved for final admission
2. Granted provisional admission (one semester only)
3. Not approved and dropped from the teacher education program
An applicant who is granted provisional admission will be monitored for progress in the professional sequence and will be dropped from Teacher Education if he/she fails to meet the provisions specified when granted the provisional status. An applicant who is not approved may request a hearing before the Teacher Education Professional Review Committee by so informing the Director of Education.
Student Teacher Practicum
Students seeking to be recommended for certification through the Teacher Education Program at Montana State University-Northern will successfully complete a teaching practicum in their senior year. The assigned teaching practicum will be in specially selected and fully accredited elementary, secondary, or vocational schools. The student must have acquired Final Admission to Teacher Education status prior to enrolling in EDUC 400, Elementary Teaching Practicum and Seminar, or EDUC 450, Secondary Teaching Practicum and Seminar or EDUC 475 Elementary and Secondary Teaching Practicum and Seminar. The teaching practicum is a full time responsibility; therefore, the student should not engage in outside work or enroll in additional courses during this time. No required professional education major, minor, or area of concentration courses may be taken on a pass-fail basis (exceptions are EDUC 400 and EDUC 450 and EDUC 475). Grades below C are not accepted in required professional education courses, and in courses included in the major, minor, or areas of concentration.Students preparing to student teach at a distance greater than 100 miles from Havre, but within Montana, will be assessed additional fees during the semester in which they register to student teach.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The faculty within the Department of Education are of the belief that Elementary Education is a unique professional field. It is a synthesis of academic disciplines interwoven with child development principles, learning theory, and pedagogical skills. The department faculty also believe that the elementary teacher should be education's premier generalist, the one educator who is conversant with all the central disciplines and major subjects that form the elementary school curriculum. Those who teach children in the early grades need to become broadly educated across a wide range of fields and be able to demonstrate the ability to impart knowledge and skills to children. More specifically, the elementary (K-8) teacher must:
1. Acquire a solid background in general education;
2. Be prepared to serve multiple roles with regard to his/her students, such as general socialization, adjustment to the school environment, introduction to the concepts of structured learning, and academic instruction;
3. Be equipped to plan, prepare, and deliver instruction that incorporates the unique characteristics of the ways in which elementary students learn; and
4. Acquire a basic knowledge and degree of expertise in working with the growing use of technological tools developed for the elementary level such as the mechanics of computer manipulation and the various approaches to computer aided instruction.
Based on the above premise, the faculty within the Department of Education have designed an Elementary Education Program that includes:
1. University basic and general education (see general education requirements elsewhere in this publication)
2. Teacher Education Program prerequisites
3. Professional Education
4. Two areas of teaching concentration or a specific K-12 endorsable teaching minor (See below for details.)
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Elementary Education will be eligible to teach those subjects commonly found in the curricula of public schools from kindergarten through grade eight.
Teacher Education Prerequisites
In order to provide a broad base for the Teacher Education Program, Elementary Education majors must take several credit hours of prescribed coursework in addition to the University-wide general education requirements. The credits are identified as Teacher Education Program prerequisites and should be substantially completed during the freshman and sophomore years and prior to making application for Final Admission to Teacher Education and enrollment in specific upper division teacher education courses.
Professional Education
Professional education courses may be taken after receiving Final Admission to Teacher Education. The coursework consists of the psychology of learning, child development, specific methods courses, and a series of public school practicum experiences. This portion of the degree requirement is designed to help students plan and prepare instructional experiences, to develop insight into how children learn and grow, and to provide actual experience with the manner in which public schools are organized and operated.
Areas of Teaching Concentration
The University-wide General Education Requirements and Teacher Education Program pre-requisites provide Elementary Education majors with 70 hours of broadly based subject matter background. In addition to this, Elementary Education majors must select either one K-12 endorsable minor with a minimum of 20 credits, or two non-endorsable areas of concentration with a minimum of 14 credits each.
K-12 endorsable minors are available in art, physical education and health, reading, and French. There are 12 possible subjects in which areas of concentration can be developed. These areas of concentration are developed in consultation with the advisor and may be selected from the following: Art, biology, early childhood, English, general science, physical education and health, history and social science, mathematics, music, physical science, reading and science. Additional areas of teaching concentration may be cooperatively planned between specific departments and the Director of Education on an individual basis. Although all elementary majors will receive the same certification and grade level endorsement, it is recommended that students planning to teach in the upper grade levels include two areas of concentration in their program. This is especially desirable for teaching in grades seven and eight. Students desiring added endorsements should consider a K-12 minor.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
Students who wish to prepare for teaching in middle schools, junior high schools, high schools, or selected vocational schools should complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education which leads to a recommendation for a teaching certificate endorsed for grades five through 12. Secondary education program requirements include:
1. General education (See general education requirements elsewhere in this publication)
2. Professional education
3. Completion of either a broadfield or extended teaching major or a teaching major plus a teaching minor
Professional Education
The professional requirements in education are designed to prepare
students to apply their academic training to their interactions
with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the
public schools. Completion of the professional education sequence
enables students to apply for a Class II Teaching Certificate
endorsed in their academic major and minor fields for grades five
through 12. Selected students who have appropriate work experience
may also seek approval to teach in a reimbursed vocational program.
Interested students should consult the Director of Education.
The following are the Professional Education Core requirements:
Credits
EDPY 112 Introduction to Educational Psychology 3
EDPY 215 Psychological Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 325 General Teaching Methods 3
EDUC 380 Classroom Environment and Management 2
EDUC 405 Current Issues in Education 3
EDUC 445 Teaching Reading, Writing & Critical
Thinking Across the Curriculum 3
EDUC 400 Elementary Teaching Practicum and Seminar 12
OR
EDUC 450 Secondary Teaching Practicum and Seminar 12
OR
EDUC 475 Elementary and Secondary Teaching
Practicum and Seminar 12
GUID 424 Principals of Counseling and Development 3
TOTAL 32
VOED 350 Principles of Applied Technology, VOED 360 Analysis and Preparation Instructional Materials, and VOED 370 Organizing and Teaching Applied Technology are required for those Applied Technology and Business Education majors (or minors) who plan on being able to verify appropriate work experience through the Office of Public Instruction and want to qualify for vocational approval to teach in a state or federally reimbursed program.
The programs for each of the majors and minors can be found in alphabetical order throughout this catalog. For a complete listing refer to the index.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Montana State University-Northern offers a Master of Education degree with options in Counseling and Development, Elementary Education, General Science, Vocational Education, and a Master of Science in Education-Learning Development Option.
The graduate program provides sound academic preparation for individual graduate students, taking into consideration the student's experience, interests, and previous education. Programs provide studies which focus on recognition and definition of problems, data gathering, interpretation, and application.
The graduate program also offers a Fifth-Year Program leading to a Class I Teaching Certificate for elementary and secondary teachers. Students who hold Class II certification, have had three years teaching experience, and have successfully completed the Master of Education degree or the Fifth-Year Program will be recommended for a Class I Teaching Certificate. Students who complete the Master of Education degree with the counseling and development option or the minor in the same area and who have successfully completed an internship in a public school K-12 setting, will be recommended for a K-12 counseling endorsement provided they currently hold a Montana teaching certificate and possess three years teaching experience. Students who complete the Master of Education, Counseling and Development Option, but lack teacher certification may be eligible for the Class 6 Specialist Certificate, provided a 600 hour internship in a K-12 setting is included in the program.
Students pursuing graduate study may plan their programs in a manner that will allow them to be recommended for either a supervisor's (Class III Certificate) or a reading specialist's endorsement on their existing Montana teaching certificate
Classification of Graduate Students
All students not matriculated for specific degrees are classified as graduate, non-degree students.
Graduate Objectives
Students who apply for admission to Graduate Studies will be asked to state their objectives for degrees, credentials, or certification.
This statement should apply to any of the areas described below:
1. Master of Education or Master of Science in Education with options in:
a. Counseling and Development
b. Elementary Education
c. General Science
d. Learning Development
e. Vocational Education
2. Fifth-Year Program for elementary and secondary teachers.
3. Minor in counseling and development.
4. Other certification objectives.
Advising
Upon Admission to Graduate Studies and the declaration of Master's degree objectives, the Director of Graduate Programs will assign the student an advisor who will assist in planning a program to meet the individual's objectives. Students must confer with their advisor since the advisor must recommend approval to the Director of Graduate Programs of any course work to be counted toward a degree or certificate.
Residence, Transfer, and Extension Credit
A maximum of 9 transfer credits may be included in the course work presented for the Master of Education Degree. Courses accepted for transfer credit must have been earned at the graduate level from an accredited institution and carry a letter grade of "B" or better. Courses which carry grades such as "P" or "S" are unacceptable for transfer credit.
Credit Earned Before Matriculation
Up to 10 semester-hours of course credits earned or the credits completed in the first semester prior to degree matriculation, may be applied toward a graduate degree.
Credit Load
A student may carry up to 12 credits of graduate coursework in any semester.
Standards of Scholarship
A student admitted to Graduate Study must maintain a grade average of "B" or better in all graduate work. A student who fails to meet this standard will be placed on probation, suspended from graduate study, or dismissed from the University. Decisions on such matters will be made by the Graduate Council in consultation with the appropriate advisor. A student who is suspended from Graduate Study or dismissed from the University may, through the petition procedure, request a review of the case by the vice-chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Admission to Candidacy
Admission to Candidacy is granted when the student has obtained a minimum of nine (9), but fewer than fifteen (15) credits in a degree program and has satisfied the requirements listed below.
The following qualifications and procedures are necessary for Admission to Candidacy:
1. Graduate Record Examination
Students seeking the Master of Education degree must complete
the General Test of the Graduate
Record Examination with a specified minimum score before gaining
Admission to Candidacy. Students should contact the Office of
Graduate Programs for specific information.
2. Scholarship
At the time of application for Admission to Candidacy, the student must demonstrate adequate proficiency in oral and written communication and have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above for all graduate work taken at Montana State University-Northern to be applied toward the Master's degree.
3. Removal of Deficiencies
Any deficiencies in the student's undergraduate program (identified at the time of admission to graduate studies) must be removed before making application for Admission to Candidacy for a Master's degree.
4. Program of Study
As part of the application for matriculation, each candidate will file a program of study for a specific degree. The program of study will meet all graduation requirements and will be kept in the Department of Education's central office. Subsequent deviations must be appropriately approved.
5. Letters of Recommendation
Two letters recommending the candidate for Graduate Studies must be in the candidate's file.
Comprehensive Examinations
Candidates for a Master's degree shall complete a comprehensive evaluation during the last semester of the graduate program. Such evaluations consist of both written and oral examinations. Candidates should notify their advisor of their intention to complete the examinations. The written examination assesses the student's professional experience, knowledge, and understanding. This examination is developed, administered, and evaluated by members of the student's Graduate Program Committee.
The candidate's advisor generally serves as the chairperson of the Graduate Program Committee, which is appointed by the Director of Graduate Studies. The Graduate Program Committee also administers a comprehensive oral examination for each degree candidate and shall assign a grade of pass or fail for the comprehensive evaluation based on its determination of the candidate's competence. Those students who choose to write a thesis must file their thesis before their comprehensive examinations.
Application for Graduation
A candidate for the Master's degree or the Fifth-Year Program must file an application for graduation with the Student Records Office at the beginning of the semester in which the work for the degree is anticipated to be completed. In addition, the student's advisor must indicate approval for graduation to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Requirements for Graduation
It is the responsibility of the Director of Graduate Studies to certify that a student has met all the requirements for the degree, certificate, or credential sought. The requirements for graduation include:
1. Filing an application for graduation at the beginning of the semester in which the degree is being granted.
2. Completing all coursework as indicated on the approved program sheet. Any changes must be substantiated by an approved petition.
3. Maintaining a "B" (3.00) average in all graduate work presented for the approved program. Courses with grades such as "P" or "S" are unacceptable.
4. Satisfactorily completing the required comprehensive examinations.
5. Satisfying a minimum residency requirement of 27 semester credits in any degree program.
6. Completing all credits applied to the program within six years or seven consecutive summers prior to the awarding of the degree.
In addition, students who complete a thesis must have submitted two approved copies to the Director of
Graduate Studies.
Conferring of Degrees
Although the completion of a degree is posted on the student's transcript at the end of the semester in which it was earned, diplomas are conferred only at the conclusion of Spring Semester with commencement exercises held on campus. While attendance at the exercises is not mandatory, students are urged to participate.
FIFTH-YEAR PROGRAM IN TEACHER EDUCATION
Teachers may choose to obtain a fifth-year of course work by concentrating in one area, or following a more generalized program. Areas of concentration which may be incorporated into Fifth-Year Programs are: art, English, French, health, history and social sciences, mathematics, physical education, music, and science.
The Fifth-Year Program for teachers meets individual needs and supplements academic preparation in a chosen subject field. The program serves teachers who desire to strengthen their professional competency while working toward a professional level teaching certificate.
Students seeking admission to the Fifth-Year Program must complete the application form and submit it to the Director of Education. They must also make arrangements to have an official copy of the undergraduate transcript sent from the college or university where the degree was completed to the Office of Admissions at Montana State University-Northern. All transfer credits must be substantiated by an official transcript sent directly from the college or university where the work was completed.
Applicants for a Fifth-Year Program must satisfy all graduate study requirements, must have completed one year of professional teaching and must hold a degree in teacher education. Upon formal admission to the program, the student will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will assist in planning a program thatmeets the professional goals of the student.
Before completion of 10 semester credits of coursework, students, in consultation with the advisor, must outline the courses to be completed to meet the program requirements. Subsequent changes in the student's program must have the prior approval of the student's advisor and the Director of Education.
Completion of the Fifth-Year Program
The satisfactory completion of an approved Fifth-Year Program leading to a recommendation for a Class I Certificate is verified by an appropriate statement on the transcript By law, three years of successful teaching at the elementary or secondary level is required before the applicant may be recommended for the Class I Certificate. Students may enter the Fifth-Year Program after one year of teaching, but they will not be recommended for the Class I certificate until they have completed three years of successful teaching.
Requirements for the Fifth-Year Program
In order to complete the Fifth-Year Program:
1. The student must complete a minimum of 30 semester-credits of approved coursework.
2. At least 20 semester-credits of approved coursework must be taken in residence at Montana State University-Northern.
3. At least 20 semester-credits of approved course work must be taken after the date on which the student's planned program is approved.
4. Professional or research paper may be included as a requirement in the student's Fifth-Year Program.
5. All credits used in completing the Fifth-Year Program must be earned within six years or seven consecutive summers of the completion date of the program.
Students who hold a Class II teaching certification, have three years of teaching experience, and successfully complete the Master of Education degree or Fifth-Year Program, will be recommended for a teaching Class I Certificate.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (5-12) MAJOR
Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
REQUIRED COURSES: Credits
VOED 350 Principles of Applied Technology 3
VOED 360 Analysis and Preparation of Instructional Materials 3
VOED 370 Organization and Teaching Applied Techniques 3
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: (Select One) Credits
Automotive
AUTO 128 Engines 4
ATDI 134 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4
ATDI 264 Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4
ATDI 384 Auto/Diesel Electronic Applications 3
ATDI 385 Auto/Diesel Microprocessor Applications 3
AUTO 408 Current Technology 2
Drafting/CAD
DRFT 131 Graphics I 4
DRFT 156 Introduction to CAD 3
DRFT 201 Residential Drafting 3
DRFT 205 Machine Drafting 3
DRFT 256 3D CAD 3
DRFT 356 CAD Presentations 3
DRFT 409 Industrial Product Design 3
Electronics
EET 101 DC & AC Concepts 5
EET 103 Electronic Fundamentals I 4
EET 207 Digital Fundamentals 5
EET 305 Digital Systems 3
EET 308 Industrial Electronics 4
Metals-Machining
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
METL 155 Machining Processes 3
METL 270 Product Development 3
METL 285 Welding Certification Procedures I 3
METL 356 Welding Certification Procedures II 3
METL 357 Welding Certification Procedures III 3
METL 367 Mass Production Machining II 3
Metals-Welding
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
METL 150 Shielded Arc Welding 3
METL 154 Gas Arc Welding Processing 3
METL 185 Metal Fabrication 3
METL 285 Welding Certification Procedures I 3
METL 356 Welding Certification Procedures II 3
METL 357 Welding Certification Procedures III 3
SUPPORT AREAS: (Select Two)
AutoBody
BODY 140 Panel Adjustment & Glass 3
BODY 141 Introduction to Metal Refinishing 3
BODY 142 Metal Repair Lab 3
BODY 143 Refinishing 3
Automotive Mechanics
AUTO 128 Engines 4
AUTO 151 Diagnosis & Tune Up 3
AUTO 152 Diagnosis & Tune Up Lab 3
METL 154 Gas Arc Welding Processing 3
Drafting/CAD
DRFT 131 Graphics I 4
DRFT 156 Introduction to CAD 3
DRFT 205 Machine Drafting 3
Electronics
EET 101 DC & AC Concepts 3
EET 103 Electronic Fundamentals I 3
Machining
METL 155 Machining Processes 3
METL 265 Introduction to CNC/CAM 3
METL 270 Product Development 3
Welding
METL 140 Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
METL 150 Shielded Arc Welding 3
Students who have appropriate work experience in an apprenticeable trade or in a trade requiring an
examination by a state board and who desire a career in teaching their occupational discipline in selected
high school vocational departments, area vocational-technical schools, community colleges, or programs
in industry may wish to complete an Area of Concentration within the Applied Technology Education (5-12)
major by utilizing their work experience.
Selected students with verifiable work experience may receive up to 22 credits through a trade evaluation,
which apply toward their degree.
The administration and evaluation of such a trade evaluation will be accomplished by a committee made
up of the Chair of the Department of Education, at least one technical education faculty member from
Teacher Education, and, when available, the chairperson of the Montana State University-Northern
department which encompasses the candidate's occupational discipline.
Following are the specific criteria used to make the credit award determination:
1. Results of a Trade Competency examination.
2. Work rating (apprentice, journeyman, master).
3. Supervisory or foremanship responsibilities.
4. Length of service, recency of experience, and degree of responsibility at each work rating.
5. Quantity and quality of the trade training (OJT, apprenticeship, trade schools, military schools, college or university preparation).
6. Technical content of the occupation.
7. Previous teaching experience in the trade.
The evaluation committee has the sole authority to determine what constitutes a passing grade on a Trade
Competency Examination and the value of the individual's work experience for the determination of credit
award.
In order to qualify for the evaluation, a student must:
1. Obtain written information from past employers as required by the evaluating committee. Forms prepared by the Office of Public Instruction for this purpose are available from the Director of the Department of Education.
2. Have earned 40 credits which will apply toward the degree, a minimum of 20 credits from Montana State University-Northern.
Any weakness indicated by the Trade Competency Examination or evaluation of work experience may
result in a recommendation that the student pursue specified college studies and/or gain additional
approved work experience.
Credits generated through the evaluation above will apply toward an Area of Concentration within the
Applied Technology (5-12) Major. To complete the bachelor's degree, a student must complete the
baccalaureate degree and general education requirements listed elsewhere in this publication.
NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete baccalaureate degree and general education requirements,
the requirements for admission to teacher education and the professional education core.
Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. The information
deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.
COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT (K-12) MAJOR
Master of Education Degree
Graduate Core: Credits
EDPY 604 Applied Classroom Psychology 3
OR
EDUC 603 Curriculum Foundations and Design 3
EDUC 606 Research Methods 3
EDUC 607 Educational Measurement & Statistics 3
Area of Specialization:
EDUC 643 Child and Family Counseling 3
GUID 524 Principles of Counseling & Development 3
*GUID 610 K-12 Counseling Program Development and Administration 3
*GUID 620 Educational & Psychological Appraisal 3
GUID 625 Theories of Counseling & Development 3
GUID 635 Counseling Skills and Practice 3
GUID 652 Counseling Special Populations 3
GUID 661 Group Dynamics/Counseling 3
GUID 671 Career Counseling 3
*GUID 680 Counseling & Development Internship 6
PSYC 515 Psychology of Development and Adjustment 3
Selectives 3
Selective List:
EDPY 525 Learning Disabilities 3
EDPY 550 Education & Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3
*EDUC 630 General School Administration & Finance 3
*EDUC 640 School Law 3
EDUC 645 Ethics in Education & Counseling 3
GUID 645 Advanced Counseling Theory 3
GUID 504 Principles of Career Education in Elementary & Secondary School 3
GUID 651 Ethnicity and Family Counseling 3
GUID 653 Addiction Counseling 3
GUID 654 Crisis Intervention Counseling 3
GUID 655 Counseling and Human Sexuality 3
GUID 656 Counsel. & College Student Personnel Service 3
GUID 662 Advanced Group Counseling 3
GUID 672 Advanced Career Counseling 3
GUID 679 Graduate Seminar 1-3
GUID 682 Advanced Counseling Practicum 3
*GUID 684 Internship: Supervision & Administration in Counseling 3
PSYC 560 Personality 3
PSYC 561 Abnormal Psychology 3
*Students possessing three years of K-12 teaching experience when completing the Master of Education degree, Counseling
and Development Option, may be eligible to apply for a supervisor's endorsement if they complete those courses marked with
an asterisk.
Students who complete the Master of Education, Counseling and Development Option, can plan their program in a manner that
may qualify them with the Licensing Board to become professional counselors. Candidates for licensure must complete the
Graduate Core, the Area of Specialization, a list of specified counseling courses, and an assortment of electives for a total
of sixty semester credits.
Note: Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Graduate Studies.
COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT (K-12) MINOR
Graduate
Required Courses: Credits
EDPY 604 Applied Classroom Psychology 3
OR
EDUC 603 Curriculum Foundations and Design 3
EDUC 606 Research Methods 3
OR
EDUC 607 Educational Measurement & Statistics 3
EDUC 643 Child and Family Counseling 3
GUID 524 Principles of Counseling & Development 3
GUID 610 K-12 Counseling Program Development and Administration 3
GUID 620 Educational & Psychological Appraisal 3
GUID 625 Theories of Counseling & Development 3
GUID 635 Counseling Skills and Practice 3
GUID 652 Counseling Special Populations 3
GUID 661 Group Dynamics/Counseling 3
GUID 671 Career Counseling in the Schools 3
GUID 680 Counseling & Development Internship 6
PSYC 515 Psychology of Development and Adjustment 3
Note: Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Graduate Studies.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Master of Education Degree
Graduate Core: Credits
EDPY 604 Applied Classroom Psychology 3
OR
EDUC 603 Curriculum Foundations and Design 3
EDUC 606 Research Methods 3
EDUC 607 Educational Measurement & Statistics 3
Area of Specialization:
EDPY 525 Learning Disabilities 3
OR
EDPY 550 Education & Psychology of Exceptional Children 3
EDUC 643 Child and Family Counseling 3
EDUC 660 Developmental and Remedial Reading 3
*EDUC 661 Supervision & Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School 3
EDUC 670 Elementary Curriculum 3
EDUC 671 Instructional Materials for the Elementary Child 3
Selectives 9
Selectives (Select 9 credits from the following)
EDUC 608 Audio-Visual Communication in Education 2
EDUC 627 Supervision of Student Teachers 2
*EDUC 630 General School Administration and Finance 3
*EDUC 633 Supervision of Instruction 2
EDUC 636 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 2
EDUC 638 Evaluation and Assessment of the Pre-School Child 2
*EDUC 640 School Law 3
EDUC 645 Ethics in Education/Counseling 3
EDUC 650 Critical and Creative Thinking in Learning 3
EDUC652 Learning Systems: Theory and Design 3
EDUC 654 Graduate Seminar 1-3
EDUC 662 Advanced Strategies in Reading 3
*EDUC 663 Supervision and Teaching of Elementary School Math 3
*EDUC 672 Elementary School Administration & Supervision 3
*EDUC 680 Internship 3
GUID 654 Crisis Intervention Counseling 3
GUID 661 Group Dynamics/Counseling 3
*Students possessing three years of K-12 teaching experience when completing the Master of Education degree with an option
in Vocational Education may be eligible to apply for a supervisor's endorsement if they complete those courses marked with an
asterisk.
NOTE: Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Graduate
Studies.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree
GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Freshman and Sophomore Years: Credits
Art
ART 100 Introduction to Art 3
Art Selective 3
English
ENGL 114 Introduction to Literature 3
English/Literature Selective 3
Health & Physical Education
HPE 234 First Aid and CPR 2
HPE 235 Principles of Health Education & Substance Abuse 3
HPE 300 Physical Education in the Elementary Schools 3
OR
HPE 360 Movement Education 3
Mathematics
MATH 120 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3
MATH 121 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3
Music
MUS 110 Introduction to Music Theory 3
Music Selective 3
Psychology
EDPY 112 Introduction to Educational Psychology 3
PSYC 205 Human Growth and Development 3
Science
NSCI 110 Survey of the Natural Sciences 3
Science Selective 3
Social Science
Social Science Selectives 6
MAJOR COURSES AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE
Sophomore Year: Credit Semester
EDPY 215 Psychological Foundations of Education 3 Fall
Junior Year:
EDPY 350 The Education & Psychology of Exceptional Children 3 Fall
EDUC 303 Methods of Teaching Elementary Music 2 Fall
EDUC 306 Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies 2 Fall
EDUC 308 Methods of Teaching Elementary and Secondary Art 2 Fall
EDUC 334 Teaching the Integrated Language Arts 4 Fall
EDUC 347 Speech, Hearing & Language Development of the
Preschool Child 3 Fall
EDUC 302 Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2 Spring
EDUC 304 Methods of Teaching Elementary Science 2 Spring
EDUC 335 Fundamental & Corrective Strategies in the Elementary Reading
Program 4 Spring
EDUC 380 Classroom Environment and Management 2 Spring
EDUC 448 Reading Materials for the Elementary Child 3 Spring
Senior Year:
EDUC 325 General Teaching Methods 3 Fall
EDUC 405 Current Issues in Education 3 Fall
GUID 424 Principles of Counseling and Development 3 Fall
EDUC 400 Elementary Teaching Practicum and Seminar 12 Spring
OR
EDUC 475 Elementary & Secondary Teaching Practicum and Seminar 12 Spring
NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete Baccalaureate degree and General Education Requirements, the
requirements for Final Admission to Teacher Education and the Professional Education Core.
Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. This information deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.
LEARNING DEVELOPMENT
Master of Science in Education Degree
Graduate Core: Credits
EDPY 604 Applied Classroom Psychology 3
OR
EDUC 603 Curriculum Foundations and Design 3
EDUC 606 Research Methods 3
EDUC 607 Educational Measurement & Statistics 3
Area of Specialization:
EDUC 650 Critical and Creative Thinking in Learning 3
EDUC 652 Learning Systems: Theory and Design 3
EDUC 654 Graduate Seminar: Learning Project 3
PSYC 515 Psychology of Development and Adjustment 3
AREA OF APPLICATION: (Select 15 credits from the following)
EDPY 525 Learning Disabilities 3
EDPY 550 Education/Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3
EDUC 608 Audio-Visual Communication in Education 2
EDUC 630 General School Administration & Finance 3
EDUC 633 Supervision of Instruction 2
EDUC 640 School Law 3
EDUC 643 Child and Family Counseling 3
EDUC 645 Ethics in Education/Counseling 3
EDUC 680 Internship 3
GUID 654 Crisis Intervention Counseling 3
GUID 661 Group Dynamics/Counseling 3
GUID 671 Career Counseling in the Schools 3
VOED 647 Organizing and Teaching Adult Education 3
NOTE: Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Graduate Studies.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE
Required Courses: Credits
EDPY 112 Introduction to Educational Psychology 3
EDPY 215 Psychological Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 325 General Teaching Methods 3
EDUC 380 Classroom Environment and Management 2
EDUC 405 Current Issues in Education 3
EDUC 400 Elementary Teaching Practicum & Seminar 12
OR
EDUC 450 Secondary Teaching Practicum & Seminar 12
OR
EDUC 475 Elementary & Secondary Teaching Practicum & Seminar 12
EDUC 445 Teaching Reading, Writing & Critical
Thinking Across the Curriculum 3
GUID 424 Principles of Counseling and Development 3
*VOED 350 Principles of Applied Technology 3
*VOED 360 Analysis and Preparation of Instructional Materials 3
*VOED 370 Organizing & Teaching Applied Technology 3
*Required for those in Applied Technology and Business Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (K-12) MAJOR
Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
HPEA 15x Aquatic Skills Series 1 Fall
Sophomore Year:
BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Fall
HPE 231 Individual and Team Sports 3 Fall
HPE 233 Foundations of Health and Physical Education 2 Fall
Junior Year:
HPE 300 Physical Education in the Elementary Schools 3 Fall
HPE 306 Adapted Physical Education 2 Fall
HPE 376 Tests & Measure. in Health & Physical Education 2 Fall
HPE 325 Organization & Administration of Health & Physical Education 3 Spring
HPE 360 Movement Education 3 Spring
Senior Year:
HPE 357 Applied Kinesiology 3 Fall
HPE 358 Physiology of Exercise 3 Spring
One Selective Program Sequence 10
NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete Baccalaureate degree and General Education Requirements, the
requirements for Admission to Teacher Education, and the Professional Education Core.
Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. This information
deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH SELECTIVE SEQUENCES
Selective Program Sequence: COACHING
Required Courses: Credits
HPEA 16x Team Sports Series 1
HPE 248 Foundations of Coaching 3
HPE 370 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
HPE 407 Issues in Competitive Athletics 3
OR
HPE 448 Psychology and Sociology in Sports 3
Selective Program Sequence: FITNESS AND WELLNESS
Required Courses:
HPEA 18x Fitness and Wellness Skills 1
HPE 274 Personal and Community Health 3
HPE 305 Methods and Materials in Health Education 3
OR
HPE 374 Current Issues in Health 3
HPE 378 Sex Education 3
OR
HPE 423 Marriage and Family Relationships 3
Selective Program Sequence: RECREATION
Required Courses:
HPEA 17x Outdoor Skills Series 1
HPE 236 Intramural and Recreational Activities 3
HPE 247 Techniques of Officiating 3
HPE 307 Community and School Recreation 3
OR
HPE 394 Outdoor Education 3
Selective Program Sequence: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Required Courses:
HPEA 13x Recreational Skills Series 1
HPEA 16x Team Sports Series 1
HPEA 18x Fitness and Wellness Skills 1
HPEA 19x Rhythmics and Dance Skills Series 1
HPE 236 Intramural and Recreational Activities 3
HPE 378 Sex Education 3
OR
HPE 423 Marriage and Family Relationships 3
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EXTENDED (K-12)
No Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
Freshman Year: Credits Semester
HPEA 15x Aquatic Skills Series 1 Fall
Sophomore Year:
BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Fall
HPE 231 Individual and Team Sports 3 Fall
HPE 233 Foundations of Health and Physical Education 2 Fall
Junior Year:
HPE 300 Physical Education in the Elementary Schools 3 Fall
HPE 306 Adapted Physical Education 2 Fall
HPE 376 Tests & Measurements in Health & Physical Education 2 Fall
HPE 325 Organization & Administration of Health & Physical Education 3 Spring
HPE 360 Movement Education 3 Spring
Senior Year:
HPE 357 Applied Kinesiology 3 Fall
HPE 358 Physiology of Exercise 3 Spring
*Selectives 31
*Selective List: (Select one Program Sequence and one Area of Concentration)
One Selective Sequence 10
One Area of Concentration 21
NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete Baccalaureate degree and General Education Requirements, the
requirements for Admission to Teacher Education, and the Professional Education Core.
Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. This information
deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Area of Concentration: TEACHING AND COACHING
Required Courses: Credits
HPE 236 Intramural and Recreational Activities 3
HPE 247 Techniques of Officiating 3
HPE 359 Teaching Practice in Physical Education 1
HPE 378 Sex Education 3
HPE 407 Issues in Competitive Athletics 3
OR
HPE 448 Psychology and Sociology in Sports 3
*Selectives (3 courses from List A) 6
*Selective (1 course from List B) 2
*Selective List:
LIST A: (Select 6 credits)
HPE 340 Coaching Football 2
HPE 341 Coaching Basketball 2
HPE 342 Coaching Track & Field 2
HPE 343 Coaching Volleyball 2
LIST B: (Select 2 credits)
HPE 344 Coaching Wrestling 2
HPE 345 Coaching Baseball-Softball 2
HPE 346 Coaching Gymnastics 2
HPE 347 Coaching Swimming 2
Area of concentration: FITNESS AND WELLNESS
Required Courses:
HPEA 18x Fitness and Wellness Skills 3
HPE 236 Intramural and Recreational Activities 3
HPE 370 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
HPE 305 Methods and Materials in Health Education 3
OR
HPE 374 Current Issues in Health 3
HPE 378 Sex Education 3
OR
HPE 423 Marriage and Family Relationships 3
HPE 479 Cooperative Education 6
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (K-12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Required Course: Credits
BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
HPE 231 Individual and Team Sports 3
HPE 233 Foundations of Health & Physical Education 2
HPE 300 Physical Education in the Elementary Schools 3
HPE 306 Adapted Physical Education 2
HPE 325 Organization & Administration of Health & Physical Education 3
HPE 357 Applied Kinesiology 3
HPE 358 Physiology of Exercise 3
HPE 360 Movement Education 3
HPE 376 Tests & Measurements in Health & Physical Education 2
*Selective 1
*Selective List:
HPEA 15x Aquatic Skills Series 1
READING SPECIALIST (K-12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Required Courses: Credits
EDPY 425 Learning Disabilities 3
EDUC 334 Teaching the Integrated Language Arts 4
EDUC 335 Fundamental & Corrective Strategies in the Elementary
Reading Program 4
EDUC 440 Assessment in the Remedial Reading Program 2
EDUC 445 Teaching Reading/Writing/Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum 3
EDUC 448 Reading Materials for the Elementary Child 3
*Selectives 9
*Selective List:
DRMA 309 Drama for Children 3
DRMA 325 Methods of Teaching Elementary & Secondary Drama 3
EDUC 259 Field Experience 3
EDUC 327 School Library in Teaching 3
EDUC 328 Library Media Resource 3
EDUC 347 Speech, Hearing, & Language Development of the Pre-School
Child 3
ENGL 310 Literature for Children and Adolescents 3
ENGL 380 Linguistics 3
SPCH 311 Oral Interpretation 3
TRAFFIC EDUCATION (5-12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Required Courses: Credits
EDUC 361 Traffic Safety Education I 3
EDUC 362 Traffic Safety Education II 3
EDUC 365 Motor Vehicle Law and Enforcement 2
HPE 234 First Aid and CPR 2
HPE 368 Safety Education 2
*Selectives 8
*Selective List:
AUTO 105 Consumer Mechanics 2
EDUC 363 Motorcycle Safety Education 2
EDUC 367 Simulation in Traffic Safety 2
EDUC 368 Emergency Driving Procedures and Trailer Towing 2
HPE 374 Current Issues in Health 3
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Master of Education Degree
Graduate Core: Credits
EDPY 604 Applied Classroom Psychology 3
OR
EDUC 603 Curriculum Foundations and Design 3
EDUC 606 Research Methods 3
EDUC 607 Educational Measurement & Statistics 3
Area of Specialization:
VOED 621 Productivity and Organized Labor 3
VOED 622 History and Philosophy of Vocational Education 3
*VOED 623 Administration, Supervision, & Evaluation of Vocational Education 3
VOED 624 Vocational Education For Students with Special Needs 3
VOED 619 Seminar in Vocational Education 3
OR
*VOED 625 Legislation & Regulations Governing Vocational Education 2
*VOED 680 Supervised Field Experience in Vocational Education 4
Selective List--Select 8 or 9 credits from the following:
*EDUC 630 General School Administration & Finance 3
*EDUC 640 School Law 3
EDUC 650 Critical and Creative Thinking in Learning 3
EDUC 652 Learning Systems: Theory and Design 3
VOED 605 Coordination of Cooperative Programs 2
VOED 606 Assessment Techniques in Vocational Education 2
VOED 608 Curriculum Construction in Vocational Education 2
VOED 613 Research Practicum 3
VOED 618 Survey Techniques in Vocational Education 2
VOED 647 Organizing & Teaching Adult Education 3
VOED 648 Planning Vocational Education Programs 3
*Students possessing three years of K-12 teaching experience when completing the Master of Education
degree with an option in Vocational Education may be eligible to apply for a supervisor's endorsement if
they complete those courses marked with an asterisk.
NOTE: Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand
the Overview of Graduate Studies.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Office: Cowan Hall 305
Professors: Rawn, Snider, Sylvester(Chair), Thackeray, Wiberg
Associate Professors: Edwards, Gilmartin, Steve Lockwood, Waln, Westenskow
Assistant Professors: Curry, Hesske, Seiffert, Soiseth
This department prepares students to think, read, and write critically, to understand language and literature, philosophy, music, art, drama, anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The liberal arts curricula of this department present the historical and creative foundations of cultural heritage.
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offers the following degrees:
1. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Concentrations in Communication, Community Service, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Native American Studies, and Social Science).
2. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degrees in Secondary Education (Options in English, English Extended, History, and Broadfield Social Science). This degree prepares students to teach theirmajors in grades 5-12.
3. Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree with emphasis developed from the various Concentrations (Communication, Community Service, English, Graphic Design, Native American Studies, andSocial Science).
Non-teaching minors are offered in all of the areas of the concentrations. The Interdisciplinary Studies minors allow students to develop secondary areas of study that are compatible with their concentrations and interests. The teaching minors offer the opportunity to develop secondary areas of expertise that provide professional flexibility.
All students must arrange their programs with their faculty advisors. Students are expected to complete the Basic Skills Requirements early in their college careers.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Basic Skills Courses: Credits
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3
MATH 112 College Algebra 3
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4
OR (higher level math course) 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3
Advanced program project (included in each program area) 3
Department of Humanities/Social Science Distribution: (Department majors consist of the following fifteen-
credit (15) department core in addition to required courses and electives.)
Credits
HIST 142 History of Civilization II 3
Foreign Language 6
(French, Spanish, German, Native American -two semesters of the same language)
ENGL 114 Introduction to Literature 3
OR
ENGL 214 Introduction to World Literature 3
Fine Arts 3
(ART 361 or ART 362 or DRMA 123 or MUS 101)
General Education Distribution:
A: Humanities (minimum 6 credits) - Art (ART), Drama (DRMA), English (ENGL), French (FREN), Humanities (HUM), Music (MUS), Native American Studies (NAS), Philosophy (PHIL), Speech (SPCH)
B: Social Sciences (minimum 6 credits) - Economics (ECON), Geography GEOG), History (HIST), Political Science (POL), Psychology (PSYC), Sociology (SOC), Social Science (SOSC)
C: Mathematics/Science (minimum 6 credits) - Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Earth Science (ESCI), Mathematics (MATH), Natural Science (NSCI), Physical Sciences PHYS), Technical Science (TSCI), at least one course must be a lab Science.
D: Technology/Applied Art (minimum 6 credits) - Agriculture (AG), Agriculture Mechanics (AGMT), Automotive (AUTO), Automotive Body (BODY), Automotive/Diesel (ATDI), Business Education (BUED), Business (BUS), Civil Tech (CT), Diesel (DIES), Drafting (DRFT), Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), Health and Physical Education (HPE), Health and Physical Education Activities (HPEA), Manufacturing Technology (MFGT), Metals Technology (METL), Nursing (NURS), Vocational Education (VOED)
The following courses may NOT be used to fulfill distribution requirements:
1. Courses required to fulfill Basic Skills requirements.
2. Cooperative Education courses (numbered 279 or 479).
3. Courses with EDUC, EDPY, or GUID prefixes.
Interdisciplinary Core:
HUM 201 Introduction to the Humanities 3
NSCI 201 Essence of Science 3
SOSC 201 Introduction to the Social Sciences 3
IDST 401 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3
Technical and Liberal Arts Integrative Component:
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3
Concentration: (Select 30 - 36 credits)
The student selects a concentration for the B.A. Degree from Communication, Community Services,
English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Native American Studies, or Social Science. Concentrations are
described alphabetically in this catalog.
Selectives: (Advisor approved - 27 credits)
(Select 9 credits each from distribution areas A, B, and C as described in the general education
requirements above.)
Electives: (Advisor approved - 9 credits)
Student Education Plans (S.E.P.): Students should consult their advisors when constructing their
S.E.P.'s. Students may complete their degrees within four years if the following is carefully adhered to:
Freshman Year: Credits
ENGL 111 Written Communication I 3
ENGL 112 Written Communication II 3
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3
Concentration 9
Selectives 6
TOTAL 31
Sophomore Year:
ENGL 114 Introduction to Literature 3
OR
ENGL 214 Introduction to World Literature 3
HIST 142 History of Civilization 3
HUM 201 Introduction to Humanities 3
SOSC 201 Introduction to Social Sciences 3
NSCI 201 Essence of Science 3
Concentration 9
Selectives 9
TOTAL 33
Junior Year: Credits
Foreign Language 6
Lab Science (Area C Distribution) 4
Area D Distribution 3
ART 361 Art History of Western Civilization I 3
OR
ART 362 Art History of Western Civilization II 3
OR
DRMA 123 Introduction to Theatre 3
OR
MUS 101 Introduction to Music History 3
GEN 301 Society and Technology 3
Concentration 9
Selectives 6
TOTAL 34
Senior Year: Credits
IDST 401 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3
Area D Distribution 3
Concentration 9
Selectives 6
Electives 6
TOTAL 27
TOTAL CREDITS: 128
COMMUNICATION CONCENTRATION
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
Department Core (Page 78) 15
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3
OR
SPCH 142 Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 240 Small Group/Organizational Communication 3
SPCH 320 Communication Theory 3
SPCH 485 +Special Topics in Communication 3
ENGL 218 Journalism 3
BUED 348 Business Communication 3
MATH 116 Applied Statistics 3
SOC 240 Social Psychology 3
*Selectives (all at the 300 level or above) 9
TOTAL 36
*Selective List
ART 350 Graphic Design II 3
ART 362 Art History of Western Civilization II 3
BUS 326 Organizational Behavior 3
ENGL 318 Feature Writing 3
ENGL 329 Newspaper Production (prereq. ENGL 218) 3
ENGL 365 Technical Writing 3
ENGL 368 Writing for Grants 3
SPCH 330 Electronic Communication 3
SOC 255 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC 315 Race, Gender, & Ethnic Relations 3
NAS 310 Native Cultures of North America 3
PSYC 315 Psychology of Life Adjustment 3
+Can be repeated for different topics for use as a selective with permission of advisor.
NOTE: For the Interdisciplinary Studies minor in Communication, the student must complete HUM 201, and the required
courses in the above program with the following exceptions: BUED 348 and MATH 116. For the minor, students are
not required to complete courses from the selective list.
COMMUNITY SERVICE CONCENTRATION
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
Department Core (Page 78) 15
ECON 241 Microeconomic Principles 3
POL 134 American Government 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 240 Social Psychology 3
SOSC 479 Cooperative Education 3
*Selectives 18
TOTAL 36
*Selective List: (Choose 18 credits from the following list, 9 of which must be at the 300 level and 9 at the
200 level)
ECON 242 Macroeconomic Principles 3
ENGL 368 Writing for Grants 3
ENGL 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
HIST 364 History of American Indians 3
HPE 378 Sex Education 3
HPE 386 Drug and Alcohol Education 3
NAS 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
PSYC 205 Human Growth & Development 3
PSYC 315 Psychology of Life Adjustment 3
PSYC 360 Personality 3
PSYC 461 Abnormal Psychology 3
SOC 245 Criminology 3
SOC 255 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC 315 Race, Ethnic and Gender Relations 3
SPCH 240 Small Group/Organizational Communication 3
SPCH 435 Special Topics in Communication 3
COMMUNITY SERVICE MINOR
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
ECON 241 Microeconomic Principles 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 240 Social Psychology 3
SOSC 479 Cooperative Education 3
*Selectives 9
TOTAL 24
Selective List: (Choose 9 credits from the following list, 6 of which must be at the 300 level and 3 at the
200 level)
ECON 242 Macroeconomic Principles 3
ENGL 368 Writing for Grants 3
*ENGL 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
HIST 364 History of American Indians 3
HPE 378 Sex Education 3
HPE 386 Drug and Alcohol Education 3
NAS 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
PSYC 205 Human Growth & Development 3
PSYC 315 Psychology of Life Adjustment 3
PSYC 360 Personality 3
PSYC 461 Abnormal Psychology 3
SOC 245 Criminology 3
SOC 255 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC 315 Race, Ethnic and Gender Relations 3
SPCH 240 Small Group/Organizational Communication 3
SPCH 435 Special Topics in Communication 3
DRAMA MINOR
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
DRMA 109 Drama Participation 3
DRMA 123 Introduction to Theatre 3
DRMA 220 Acting 3
DRMA 360 Directing** 3
ENGL 358 Survey of Dramatic Literature I 3
ENGL 359 Survey of Dramatic Literature II 3
*Selectives 6
TOTAL 24
*Selectives: Choose two of the following courses
DRMA 210** Studies in Drama 3
DRMA 301** Women Playwrights 3
DRMA 385 Shakespeare 3
DRMA 331 Theatre Practicum 3
Department Core (Page 78) 15
ENGL 201 American Literature I 3
ENGL 202 American Literature II 3
ENGL 214 Introduction to World Literature 3
ENGL 221 English Literature I 3
ENGL 222 English Literature II 3
ENGL 305 Advanced Essay Writing 3
OR
ENGL 311 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 380 Linguistics 3
ENGL 385 Shakespeare 3
ENGL 402 Literary Criticism 3
*Selectives (At least one 400 level) 6
TOTAL 33
*Selective List:
ENGL 114 Introduction to Literature 3
ENGL 218 Journalism 3
ENGL 305 Advanced Essay Writing 3
OR
ENGL 311 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 330 Modern Poetry 3
ENGL 333 Literature About American Indians 3
ENGL 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
ENGL 337 English Grammar 3
ENGL 349 Montana Literature 3
ENGL 358 Survey of Dramatic Literature I 3
ENGL 359 Survey of Dramatic Literature II 3
ENGL 401 Contemporary Literature 3
ENGL 409 Major Writers 3
ENGL 435 Development of the Novel 3
ENGLISH MINOR
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
ENGL 114 Introduction to Literature 3
ENGL 201 American Literature I 3
OR
ENGL 202 American Literature II 3
ENGL 221 English Literature I 3
OR
ENGL 222 English Literature II 3
ENGL 330 Modern Poetry 3
OR
ENGL 359 Survey of Dramatic Literature II 3
ENGL 337 English Grammar 3
ENGL 385 Shakespeare 3
ENGL 402 Literary Criticism 3
ENGL 435 Development of the Novel 3
HUM 201 Introduction to the Humanities 3
TOTAL 27
FINE ARTS CONCENTRATION
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
Department Core (Page 79) 15
ART 120 Drawing I 3
ART 150 Two-Dimensional Design I 3
ART 361 Art History of Western Civilization I 3
OR
ART 362 Art History of Western Civilization II 3
DRMA 123 Introduction to Theatre 3
DRMA 220 Acting 3
ENGL 358 Survey of Dramatic Literature I 3
OR
ENGL 359 Survey of Dramatic Literature II 3
MUS 101 Introduction to Music History 3
MUS 110 Introduction to Music Theory 3
MUS 210 Vocal Ensemble 3
**AND/OR
MUS 225 Applied Music 3
*Selectives 6
TOTAL 33
*Selectives: (Choose 6 credits from the following list)
ART 350 Graphic Design II 3
ART 353 Metal Sculpture 3
ART 355 Painting II 3
ART 361 Art History of Western Civilization I 3
ART 362 Art History of Western Civilization II 3
ART 370 Photography II 3
ART 450 Graphic Design III 3
DRMA 301 Women Playwrights 3
DRMA 325 Theatre Practicum 3
DRMA 360 Directing 3
ENGL 358 Survey of Dramatic Literature I 3
OR
ENGL 359 Survey of Dramatic Literature II 3
MUS 304 Great Composers I 3
MUS 305 Great Composers II 3
**The student must choose 3 semester credits from either MUS 210 or MUS 225 or a combination of the two.
FRENCH MINOR
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
HUM 201 Introduction to the Humanities 3
FREN 105 Elementary French 8
FREN 205 Intermediate French 8
FREN 305 Advanced Composition & Conversation 4
TOTAL 23
GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCENTRATION
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
Department Core (Page 78) 15
ART 120 Drawing I 3
ART 150 Two-Dimensional Design I 3
ART 151 Two-Dimensional Design II 3
ART 220 Drawing II 3
ART 250 Graphic Design I 3
ART 256 Watercolor Painting 3
ART 270 Introduction to Photography 3
ART 350 Graphic Design II 3
ART 370 Photography II 3
ART 450 Graphic Design III 3
NOTE: For the Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Graphic Design, the student must complete HUM 201, and 20 credits
approved by an Art advisor, 6 credits of which must be at the 300 or 400 level.
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
Department Core (Page 78) 15
HIST 310 American West 3
NAS 220 Introduction to Ethnic Indian Studies 3
NAS 310 Native Cultures of North America 3
NAS 330 American Indian Oral Tradition 3
NAS 333 Literature About American Indians 3
OR
ENGL 333 Literature About American Indian s 3
NAS 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
OR
ENGL 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
NAS 350 Federal Indian Law 3
NAS 364 History of American Indians 3
OR
HIST 364 History of American Indians 3
*Selectives 9
*Selective List:
ENGL 349 Montana Literature 3
ENGL 380 Linguistics 3
HIST 216 Montana History 3
IDST 479 Cooperative Education 12
SOC 315 Race Ethnic Relations 3
Note: Students are strongly advised to take IDST 479. Graduates must meet general requirements for the IDST degree,
General Education Requirements, group requirements, to include: HUM 201.
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
HIST 310 American West 3
NAS 220 Introduction to Ethnic Indian Studies 3
NAS 310 Native Cultures of North America 3
NAS 350 Federal Indian Law 3
NAS 330 American Indian Oral Tradition 3
NAS 333 Literature About American Indians 3
OR
ENGL 333 Literature About American Indians 3
NAS 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
OR
ENGL 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
NAS 364 History of American Indians 3
OR
HIST 364 History of American Indians 3
SOCIAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies
Required Courses: Credits
Department Core (Page 78) 15
ECON 241 Microeconomic Principles 3
ECON 346 Business & Economic History of U.S. 3
HIST 132 American History II 3
HIST 449 Historiography 3
POL 134 American Government 3
Selectives: 18
Selectives:
Choose 3 credits at the 100 or 200 level from courses with the following prefixes: ECON, GEOG, PSYC,
or SOC and 15 credits from 300 or 400 level courses with the following prefixes: HIST, ECON, SOC,
SOSC, PSYC, or POL. No more than 6 credits may come from any one prefix area.
NOTE: For the Interdisciplinary Studies minor in Social Science, students must complete SOSC 201, the required courses in
the above program, and 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level from courses with the following prefixes: HIST, ECON, POL,
PSYC, SOC, or SOSC.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: Liberal Studies
Associate of Arts Degree
Basic Skills Courses: Credits
ENGL 111 Written Commutation I 3
SPCH 141 Fundamentals of Speech 3
MATH 112 College Algebra 3
OR
MATH 110 Math for Liberal Arts 4
OR (Higher level math course)
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3
General Education Distribution: (Select 6 credits)
Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in each of two of the four following distribution areas:
A: Humanities - Art (ART), Drama (DRMA), English (ENGL), French (FREN), Humanities (HUM), Music (MUS), Native American Studies (NAS), Philosophy (PHIL), Speech (SPCH)
B: Social Sciences - Economics (ECON), Geography (GEOG), History (HIST), Political Science (POL), Psychology (PSYC), Sociology (SOC), Social Science (SOSC)
C: Mathematics/Science - Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Earth Science (ESCI),Mathematics (MATH), Natural Science (NSCI), Physical Science (PHYS), Technical Science (TSCI)
D. Technology/Applied Art - Agriculture (AG), Agriculture Mechanics (AGMT), Automotive (AUTO), Automotive Body (BODY), Automotive/ Diesel (ATDI), Business Education (BUED), Business (BUS), Civil Tech (CT), Diesel (DIES), Drafting (DRFT), Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), Health and Physical Education (HPE), Health and Physical Education Activities (HPEA), Manufacturing Technology (MFGT), Metals Technology (METL), Nursing (NURS), Vocational Education (VOED)
The following courses may NOT be used to fulfill distribution requirements:
1. Courses required to fulfill Basic Skills requirements. 2. Cooperative Education courses (numbered 279 or 479). 3. Courses with EDUC, EDPY, or GUID prefixes.
Interdisciplinary Core: Credits
HUM 201 Introduction to the Humanities 3
NSCI 201 Essence of Science 3
SOSC 201 Introduction to the Social Sciences 3
Concentration: (Advisor approved - 15 credits)
The student selects a concentration for the A.A. Degree from Communication, Community Services,
English, Graphic Design, Native American Studies, or Social Science.
Selectives: (Advisor approved - 12 credits)
(Select 12 credits each from distribution areas A, B, and C as described in the general education
requirements above.)
Electives: (Advisor approved - 9 credits)
ART (K-12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Required Courses: Credits
ART 100 Introduction to Art 3
ART 101 Studio Foundation 3
ART 120 Drawing I 3
ART 150 Two-Dimensional Design I 3
ART 361 Art History of Western Civil. I 3
ART 362 Art History of Western Civil. II 3
EDUC 308 Methods of Teaching Elementary & Secondary Art 2
*Selectives 6
TOTAL 26
*Selective List:
ART 115 Ceramics 3
ART 151 Two-Dimensional Design II 3
ART 204 Printmaking 3
ART 220 Drawing II 3
ART 250 Graphic Design I 3
ART 254 Painting I 3
ART 256 Watercolor Painting I 3
ART 270 Introduction to Photography 3
ART 353 Metal Sculpture 3
ART 355 Painting II 3
ART 370 Photography II 3
DRAMA (5-12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Required Courses: Credits
DRMA 109 Drama Participation 3
DRMA 123 Introduction to Theatre 3
DRMA 220 Acting 3
DRMA 325 Methods of Teaching Elementary and Secondary Drama 3
DRMA 360 Directing 3
ENGL 358 Survey of Dramatic Literature I 3
ENGL 359 Survey of Dramatic Literature II 3
*Selective 3
*Selective List:
DRMA 210 Studies in Drama 3
DRMA 301 Women Playwrights 3
ENGL 385 Shakespeare 3
ENGLISH (5-12) OPTION
Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
Credits
Required Courses: 36
Department Core (Page 78) 15
ENGL 214 Introduction to World Literature 3
ENGL 310 Literature for Children and Adolescents 3
ENGL 305 Advanced Essay Writing 3
OR
ENGL 311 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 313 Methods of Teaching English 3
ENGL 380 Linguistics 3
ENGL 385 Shakespeare 3
ENGL 402 Literary Criticism 3
*Selectives 15
*Selective List: (Select three of the following)
ENGL 201 American Literature I 3
ENGL 202 American Literature II 3
ENGL 221 English Literature I 3
ENGL 222 English Literature II 3
(Select two of the following - at least one at the 400 level)
ENGL 330 Modern Poetry 3
ENGL 335 Modern Native American Literature 3
ENGL 358 Dramatic Literature I 3
OR
ENGL 359 Dramatic Literature II 3
ENGL 401 Contemporary Literature 3
ENGL 409 Major Authors 3
ENGL 435 Development of the Novel 3
NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete Baccalaureate degree and General Education Requirements, the requirements for Admission to Teacher Education, and the Professional Education Core.
Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. This information deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.
ENGLISH EXTENDED (5-12) OPTION
No Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
Credits
Required Courses: 60
Department Core (Page 51) 15
ENGL 201 American Literature I 3
ENGL 202 American Literature II 3
ENGL 214 Introduction to World Literature 3
ENGL 221 English Literature I 3
ENGL 222 English Literature II 3
ENGL 310 Literature for Children and Adolescents 3
ENGL 305 Advanced Essay Writing 3
OR
ENGL 311 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 313 Methods of Teaching English 3
ENGL 380 Linguistics 3
ENGL 385 Shakespeare 3
ENGL 402 Literary Criticism 3
*Selectives 24
*Selective List: (Select three of the following - at least two at the 400 level)
ENGL 330 Modern Poetry 3
ENGL 358 Survey of Dramatic Literature I 3
OR
ENGL 359 Survey of Dramatic Literature II 3
ENGL 401 Contemporary Literature 3
ENGL 409 Major Writers 3
ENGL 435 Development of the Novel 3
(Select five of the following - at least three at the 300 or 400 level)
ENGL 118 Introduction to the Movies 3
ENGL 218 Journalism 3
ENGL 309 Popular Genres 3
ENGL 305 Advanced Essay Writing 3
OR
ENGL 311 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 329 Newspaper Production Practicum 3
ENGL 335 Modern American Indian Literature 3
ENGL 337 English Grammar 3
ENGL 349 Montana Literature 3
DRMA 210 Studies in Drama 3
DRMA 220 Acting 3
DRMA 301 Women Playwrights 3
DRMA 360 Directing 3
PHIL 200 Introduction to Philosophy 3
OR
PHIL 210 Ethics 3
NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete Baccalaureate degree and General Education Requirements, the requirements for Admission to Teacher Education, and the Professional Education Core.
Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. This information deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.
ENGLISH (5 - 12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Course List: (Select three of the following) Credits
ENGL 201 American Literature I 3
ENGL 202 American Literature II 3
ENGL 221 English Literature I 3
ENGL 222 English Literature II 3
Required Courses:
ENGL 214 Introduction to World Literature 3
ENGL 310 Literature for Children and Adolescents 3
ENGL 313 Methods of Teaching English 3
ENGL 380 Linguistics 3
ENGL 402 Literary Criticism 3
HISTORY (5-12) OPTION
Minor Required - Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
Credits
Freshman Year: 33
Department Core (Page 78) 15
HIST 131 American History I 3
HIST 132 American History II 3
HIST 141 History of Civilization I 3
HIST 216 Montana History 3
HIST 310 American Westward Expansion 3
SOSC 325 Methods of Teaching History and Social Science 3
HIST 449 Historiography 3
*Selectives 12
*Selective List:
HIST 301 Colonial American to Jackson 3
HIST 302 Ante-bellum America through Reconstruction 3
HIST 303 Populist/Progressive Era through the Depression 3
HIST 305 World War II through the Present 3
HIST 317 Twentieth Century Europe 3
HIST 354 History of Tech and Transportation 3
HIST 364 History of American Indians 3
NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete Baccalaureate degree and General Education Requirements, the
requirements for Admission to Teacher Education, and the Professional Education Core.
Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. This information
deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.
HISTORY (5-12) MINOR
Teacher Preparation
Course List: Credits
HIST 131 American History I 3
HIST 132 American History II 3
HIST 141 History of Civilization I 3
HIST 142 History of Civilization II 3
HIST 216 Montana History 3
SOSC 325 Methods of Teach. History and Social Science 3
*Selectives 9
*Selective List:
HIST 301 Colonial American to Jackson 3
HIST 302 Ante-bellum America through Reconstruction 3
HIST 303 Populist/Progressive Era through the Depression 3 HIST 305 World War II through the Present 3
HIST 307 Vietnam 3
HIST 310 American Westward Expansion 3
HIST 317 Twentieth Century Europe 3
HIST 354 History of Technology and Transportation 3
HIST 364 History of American Indians 3
SOCIAL SCIENCE BROADFIELD (5-12) OPTION
No Minor Required
Bachelor of Science Degree
Credits
Required Courses: 60
Department Core (Page 78) 15
ECON 346 Business and Economic History of the U.S. 3
HIST 131 American History I 3
HIST 132 American History II 3
HIST 141 History of Civilization I 3
HIST 216 Montana History 3
HIST 310 American Westward Expansion 3
HIST 449 Historiography 3
SOSC 325 Methods of Teaching History and Social Science 3
*Selectives (minimum 100 level) 24
*Selectives (minimum 300 level) 12
*Selective List: Students must choose 36 credits, 12 each from the following prefixes: POL, PSYC or SOC and 12
of these 36 credits must be at the 300 -