Prepare for the Growing Field of Elementary Education 100% Online
Pursue your passion and play a crucial role in working with children from infancy through adolescence with an Associate of Science in Elementary Education
Associate of Science Degree
The Elementary Education degree curriculum provides you with theoretical principles and offers practical skills, hands-on learning experiences, and utilizes actual working environments to promote knowledge gained in each course.
The curriculum is designed to transfer credits to a 4-year institution.
Job Growth
The demand for graduates of the Elementary Education program continues to increase as the need for quality elementary educators becomes one of the most important concerns of our nation.
Flexible and Achievable
With full-time and part-time options, no required visits to campus, the Elementary Education Program offers the flexibility you need to balance your current responsibilities while pursuing your career goals.
Scholarship Opportunities for Elementary Education Professionals
Murray State College participates in the Inspired to Teach, Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program which awards scholarships to eligible participants. Additional information can be found on the Inspired to Teach website.
Program Requirements and Course Details
Associate of Science Elementary Education
Career Opportunities
Depending on background and experiences, graduates of the program may obtain employment in the following roles with an associate’s degree:
- Pre-school teachers
- Teacher’s aids
- Paraprofessionals
- Substitute teachers
4-year Institution
The AS Elementary Education degree is designed to transfer smoothly to a 4-year institution where graduates prepare for professional career as:
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Administrators
- Instructional Coach
- Curriculum Developer
Associate of Science Elementary Education Degree Requirements
37 credit hours in general education courses
23 credit hours in core requirements
If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit,
please contact Online Admissions at 580.319.5453 or registrar@mscok.edu
General Education Requirements
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1213 (or) SPC 1113 | English Composition II (or) Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| HST 1483 | US History to the Civil War | 3 |
| GVT 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| BIO 1114 | General Biology | 4 |
| PHS 1114 | General Physical Science | 4 |
| MTH 1413 | Survey of Math | 3 |
| PSY 1113 (or) SOC 1113 | Introductory Psychology (or) Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPC 1113 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Computer Proficiency | 3 | |
| General Ed | Electives see catalog for a list of courses | 3 |
| Humanities | See catalog for a list of courses | 6 |
| COL 1211 | Success Strategies | 1 |
Program Core Requirements
| MTH 1513 | Precalculus (Algebra) | 3 |
| HST 1493 | US History since the Civil War | 3 |
| GEO 2513 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| SPA 1114 (or) ASL 2614 | Beginning Spanish I (or) American Sign Language I | 3 |
Program Electives
| MTH 2333 | Finite Math for Elementary Education Majors (fall only) | 3 |
| MTH 2133 | Geometry for Elementary Education Majors (spring only) | 3 |
| PHS 1414 | Earth Science | 4 |
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