Education Studies
B.A. Education Studies (non-certification program) is a potential pathway for students who wish to teach middle or high school. While the program does not lead to initial teacher certification, it prepares students to seek certification through the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree or other alternative preparation programs. The B.A. in Education studies 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 focused on the teaching profession, adolescent development, and the diversity of learners. A student preparing for application to the M.A.T. program should consult with the academic program coordinator to ensure that coursework in areas of interest satisfy the content requirements for program entrance.
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.
