Eastern Oregon University
Elementary Education 2009-2012
CUESTE Program - Curriculum for Undergraduate Elementary School Teacher Education
This program is offered at Mt. Hood Community College
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with a minor in Elementary Education
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Literature | ENG 104 or 105 or 106 |
4 |
| Philosophy or Religion | Choose 1 course: PHL 201, 202, 204 R 210 |
4 |
Survey of Art |
ART 101, 102, 103, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 212, 213 | 4 |
| Science-Minimum of 21-24 credits Including12 lab credits | BI 101, 102, 103, 141, 142, 143 ESR 171, 172, 173 G 201, 202, 203 GS 106, 107, 108, 109 PHY 101, 102, 103, 121, 122, 123 |
21-24 credits including 12 credits of lab |
| Mathematics | MTH 211, 212, & 213 | 12 |
Introduction to Psychology |
PSY 201 or 201A |
4 |
| World Geography | GEO 105, 106, 107 | 4 |
| US History | HST 201, 202, 203 | 4 |
| World Civilizations | Choose 1 course: HST 101, 102, 103 ATH 101, 102, 103 |
4 |
| Basic Music | MUS 110 | 3 |
| Art Skills Class | Any Studio Art - Photography, Ceramics, Drawing, or Painting, Individual Music lessons | 3 |
| Education courses offered at PCC | ED 224, 270 | 6 |
| Health | HPE 295 or HE 250 + 1 PE course | 3-4 |
| Speech | SP 111 | 4 |
| Cultural Awareness | Choose 1 course: ED 258, 259 ATH 103 |
3-4 |
| Writing | WR 121, 122 & 123 or 227 | 11-12 |
| Additional courses to reach 90 credits | Additional courses to reach 90 credits. CAS 133 is recommended. Courses that will not count towards EOU’s program are Weight Training, Football, and courses unrelated to elementary school curriculum. Up to 5 credits of skill-based music or PE (such as basketball, fencing, golf, racquetball, skiing, social dance, softball, swimming, tennis, or volleyball) may be counted. |
will vary |
Heather Stanhope - Pre-Program Advisor, Phone: 541-962-3623, heather.stanhope@eou.edu
The CUESTE program is offered at Mt. Hood Community College, Blue Mountain Community College, Treasure Valley Community College, Southwest Oregon University Center, and Eastern Oregon University. Students may choose which location they would prefer to attend.
To establish eligibility:
Submit all documents, including each item in the order listed below, to the College of Education. Applications are due in March. See website above for specific date. Only complete admissions files submitted before the deadline will be considered. Twelve documents are required.
- EOU Application
- CUESTE Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Diversity Essay
- CUESTE Program Planning Form
- Transcripts
- Multidisciplinary Degree Program Major Check Sheet
- Academic Minor Check Sheet
- Basic Skills Exam Scores
- Letters of Recommendation/Reference
- Character Questions
Additional Requirements
In addition to the departmental requirements listed above, students must also complete coursework for university admissions, general education requirements, and BA/BS requirements. Meet with a PCC Academic Advisor to develop an effective transfer plan that will meet your individual needs.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: November 2011