Educational Studies, B.S.

Education

Educational Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies presents an opportunity for students to examine broad educational topics from a number of diverse perspectives. This comprehensive program offers specific interdisciplinary courses and an internship that will bridge educational concepts and principles in political, historical, theoretical,and social contexts. In addition, students in the Educational Studies program will acquire critical understandings of learning and the sociological culture of the classroom, educational institutions, and society. Graduates of the Educational Studies non-licensure program will have a broad view of education necessary for career paths that require a background in formal and informal educational settings. This program will not lead to teacher licensure in public schools.

Students Learning Outcomes based on the NACE Competencies

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
• Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit documents needed to communicate to others.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and others representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict in the broader community.
• Digital Literacy: The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies. The individual uses technology to expand their knowledge and skills.
• Leadership: Uses interpersonal strengths to set common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach, teach and/or develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
• Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, accepts and utilizes constructive criticism well, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes. 
• Career Management: Identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals. Identify areas necessary for professional growth and set goals and plans to achieve them, and participate in professional career activities. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace. 
• Global/Intercultural Fluency: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, abilities, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences. 
• Learning and Development: Develop knowledge of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in children through adulthood. Demonstrate knowledge of teaching practices and learning theories.

Program Curriculum Requirements

• HMSV 1100 - Introduction to Human Services 3 cr.
• SPED 1001 - Introduction to Special Education 3 cr.
• EDUC 1006 - Foundations of Inclusive Education 3 cr.
• SOC 2800 - Sociology of Education 3 cr.
• EDUC 1005 - Developing Culturally Proficient Educators for a Democratic Society 3 cr.
• PSY 3500 - Psychology of Learning 3 cr.
• SPED 3008 - Applied Behavior Analysis Across Settings 3 cr. or
• SPED 3720 - Classroom Management and Behavior Support 3 cr.
• EDUC 3014 - Instructional Strategies Across Environments 3 cr.
• IDIS 4000 - IDIS Capstone Seminar: Education 3 cr.
• EDUC 4003 - Educational Studies Internship 12 cr.

LA&S: The Arts

• REQUIRED

• ENGL 1100 - Writing I 3 cr.
• ENGL 1200 - Writing II 3 cr.

• RECOMMENDED

• ENGL 2300 - Literature and Disability 3 cr. or
• ENGL 2900 - Children’s Literature 3 cr.
• MUSC 2000 - Commonwealth of the Arts 3 cr. or
• MUSC 2100 - Commonwealth of Ancient Arts 3 cr. or
• MUSC 2120 - Commonwealth of Asian Arts 3 cr. or
• MUSC 2130 - Commonwealth of the Modern Arts 3 cr.

LA&S: Science, Math and Technology

• RECOMMENDED

• MATH 1700 - Applied Statistics 3 cr.
• BIOL 1050 - Life Science for Educators 3 cr.
• EXSS 1000 - Health and Fitness 3 cr.

LA&S: The Citizenship and the World

• REQUIRED

• SOC 1100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
• PSY 1100 - Introduction to Psychological Science 3 cr.

• RECOMMENDED

• HIST 1000 - World Civilizations I 3 cr. or
• HIST 1100 - World Civilizations II 3 cr.

Additional Information

One course with a GDAN attribute and one course with a GDCN attribute (if not included above)