Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog Program: Elementary Education Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Elementary Education

(AA-GPS)

These specific courses are recommended.  However, please refer to the transfer/articulation guide for the specific institution in which you place to transfer to for additional options or requirements.  If the institution is a Mississippi public college or university the articulation can be found at http://matttransfertool.com. 

Check Transferring School’s requirements for SOC 2113 or PSC 1113

**Check transferring school’s requirements

***USM requires HPR 1213, 1223, or 1591

Excel Prerequisites (Courses below will be required, depending on placement levels.)

ENG 0124 - Intermediate English and Reading (ACT 1-13; ACCUPLACER 200-230)
MAT 1134 - Pre-College Algebra (ACT 1-14; ACCUPLACER 200-236)  
MAT 1133 - Pre-College Algebra (ACT 15-16; ACCUPLACER 237-249)
REA 1213 - Reading Enhancement I  (ACT 1-16; ACCUPLACER 200-245)
If 2 or more courses above are needed, include the following required course:
LLS 1153 - College Life   

First Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed

*Depending on Placement Level

LLS 1312 - Orientation 2
ENG 1113 - English Composition I OR ENG 1114 - English Composition I * 3
MAT 1313 - College Algebra OR MAT 1314 - College Algebra * 3
PHY 2243 - Physical Science Survey I 3
PHY 2241 - Physical Science Survey I Lab 1
HIS 2213 - American (U.S.) History I 3

Total Credit/Units: 15 SH

Second Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 1123 - English Composition II 3
BIO 1111 - Principles of Biology I, Laboratory 1
BIO 1113 - Principles of Biology I 3
PSY 1513 - General Psychology 3
MAT 1723 - Real Number System 3
HIS 2223 - American (U.S.) History II 3

Total Credit/ Units: 16 SH

Third Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3
ENG 2423 - World Literature I 3
MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation OR ART 1113 - Art Appreciation  3
MAT 1733 - Geometry, Measurement, and Probability 3
GEO 1113 - World Regional Geography 3
EDU 1613 - Foundations in Education 3

Total Credit/Units: 18 SH

Fourth Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
PSY 2533 - Human Growth and Development 3
HPR 1613 - Physical Education & Elementary School *** 3
ENG 2433 - World Literature II 3
MUS 2513 - Music for Elementary Teachers OR ART 1913 - Art for Elementary Teachers **  3

GEO - Elective (Endorsement Area)- 3

Total Credit/Units: 15 SH

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