2+2 Elementary Education

The University of Mississippi DeSoto DeSoto Center Northwest Mississippi Community College
This curriculum is for the student working toward an Associate of Arts degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College who intends to continue studies toward the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education with The University of Mississippi.

NWCC Core Curriculum

English Composition†

Hours Required: 6 

  • ENG 1113: English Composition 1
  • ENG 1123: English Composition 2

Fine Arts†

Hours Required: 3 –  Only Choose 1

  • MUS 1113: Music Appreciation or
  • ART 1113: Art Appreciation
  • SPT 2223: Theater Appreciation

Humanities†

Hours Required: 6 – Choose 2

  • ENG 2223: American Literature I
  • ENG 2233: American Literature II
  • ENG 2323: British Literature I
  • ENG 2333: British Literature II
  • ENG 2423: World Literature I
  • ENG 2433: World Literature II

Social/Behavioral Science†

Hours Required: 6 – GEO 1113 and choose 1 other

  • Geo 1113: World Geography (Req.)
  • PSC 1113: American National Government
  • SOC 2113: Introduction to Sociology I
  • SOC 2133: Social Problems
  • SOC 2143: Marriage and Family

Natural Sciences with Labs†

Life Sciences

Hours Required: 4

  • BIO 1113 & 1111: Principles of Biology I
  • BIO 1133 & 1131: General Biology I
  • BIO 2513 & 2511: Anatomy & Physiology I
  • BIO 1143 & 1141: General Biology II
  • BIO 2523 & 2521: Anatomy & Physiology II
  • BIO 2923 & 2921: Microbiology

Physical Sciences

Hours Required: 4

  • PHY 1113 & 1111: Introduction to Astronomy
  • CHE 1213 & 1211: General Chemistry I
  • PHY 2243 & 2241: Physical Science I
  • PHY 2253 & 2251: Engineering Physics I
  • PHY 2413 & 2411: General Physics I

Mathematics†

Hours Required: 3

  • MAT 1313: College Algebra (or higher)

Public Speaking*

Hours Required: 3

  • SPT 1113: Public Speaking

Basic Computer skills*

Hours Required: 3

  • CSC 1113: Computer Concepts

Additional Courses

History†

Hours Required: 6 – Choose two

  • HIS 1113: Western Civilization I
  • HIS 1123: Western Civilization II
  • HIS 2213: American History I
  • HIS 2223: American History II

Science Elective†

Hours Required: 3 – Choose One

Choose any course from the Natural Science list not already taken to meet any other science requirement.

Elementary Education

Hours Required: 6

  • MAT 1723: Real Number System
  • MAT 1733: Geometry, Measurement, and Probability

Concentration Courses and/or Electives

Hours Required: Up to 12 hours – Choose two concentrations

  • 3 Hours of English
  • 6 Hours of Social Studies (Economics, History, Sociology, Psychology)
  • 7 Hours of Science
  • 9 Hours of Math

Concentration Areas

Two areas of concentration are required. Both concentrations require a minimum of 18 hours. Courses taken in the core and general education areas count towards concentrations. Upon completion of both concentrations, the following certifications are available:

  • English (Grades 7 – 12)
  • Social Studies (Grades 7 – 12)
  • Science (Grades 7 – 8)
  • Math (Grades 7 – 8)
Minimum test scores are required on one of the following:
  • Praxis CORE (Reading: 156, Writing: 162, Math: 150)
  • ACT (21 Overall Composite)
  • SAT (990 Verbal and Quantitative)
†Education Majors must have a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA on the Education Core Curriculum and a 2.5 overall GPA. Contact a UM advisor for details & GPA calculation.

Elementary Education majors may apply 62 community college credit hours to the bachelor’s degree.

* Required for NWCC graduation; may transfer as an elective credit. Contact a UM advisor for details.