Education Studies
B.A. Education Studies (non-certification program) is intended for those who wish to work with children and families in a variety of settings, considering graduate school or desiring positions in education that do not require state teaching certification. The Education Studies foundational curriculum includes coursework that examines educational psychology, child development and cultural diversity. In consultation with an academic advisor, the student may choose among academic tracks with foci on coaching and physical education, poverty studies, social/behavioral science, teaching English to students of other languages, or choose concentrations to prepare for matriculation into the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Although Education Studies is a non-certification program that does not lead directly to teacher certification, graduates may be eligible to teach abroad, teach in independent schools or enter post-baccalaureate, graduate or alternative certification programs. A student preparing for application to the Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades Education program should consult with the academic program coordinator to ensure that concentration area coursework satisfies the content requirements for Middle Grades Education.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Candidates completing a B.A. in Educational Studies will:
- develop a thorough understanding of the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development of children;
- identify the nature of learning and behaviors involving children;
- construct a curriculum appropriate to the needs of children;
- utilize existing knowledge about parents and cultures in dealing effectively with children;
- gain a thorough knowledge of the fundamental concepts of appropriate disciplines and how to relate them to children;
- identify and implement differentiated teaching strategies in lessons designed for elementary students; and
- understand diagnostic tools and approaches for assessing students at all levels and how to remediate learning problems in the various disciplines.
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
B.A. in Education Studies Minor in Teaching B.A. to M.A.T.
