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.  

Requirements for B.A. Education Studies:

Students intending to complete a Bachelor of Arts program in Education Studies must make formal application to the program.

The following are required for entrance into an undergraduate program:

• a GPA of 2.0;
• submission of an application to program;
• transcript analysis; and
• approval from the Chair of the Education program.

The following is required for Education Studies majors prior to entering the final semester of the senior year:

• a GPA of 2.25 or better

The following are required for completion of the Education Studies program: 

• an overall GPA of 2.5 or above; and 
• completion of 42 credit hours of coursework (12 credit hours in Core Foundations in Education Studies plus 30 hours in a concentration area). 

Core Foundations in Education Studies (15 credit hours required)

EDUC 1198 Introduction to Education. (3) Fall and Spring.

LAST 2010 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition. (3) Fall

PSYCH 3304 Educational Psychology. (3) Fall

EDUC 4461 Diversity in the Elementary Classroom I. (1) (every other Fall)

EDUC 4462 Diversity in the Elementary Classroom II. (1) Spring

EDUC 4463 Diversity in the Elementary Classroom III. (1) (every other Fall)

EDUC 3342 Child Development Practicum. (3) Spring

Concentration Areas

Choose two areas and satisfy the requirements for the minor in each area.

            Coaching and Physical Education (15 credits)

            Poverty Studies (15 credits)

            Social/Behavioral Sciences (15 credits)

            Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (15 credits)

or

Pre-Master of Arts in Teaching Track

Choose two content areas.  Accepted courses are determined by the student’s Education Studies Academic Advisor and may not be used to satisfy general core curriculum requirements.

Mathematics (15 credits)

Science (15 credits)

English (15 credits)

Social Studies (15 credits)