The Educational Studies program prepares undergraduate students to be effective community leaders and educators. With a focus on culturally responsive practices, the program provides opportunities for self-reflection, communication, an asset-focused mindset, and examination of societal and cultural factors that impact student achievement, the role of literacy in learner development, and methods to differentiate instruction to engage and challenge diverse learners.
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Concentrations |
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Early Childhood Education |
Middle Level - Math |
Physical Education |
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Elementary Education |
Middle Level - Science |
Special Education |
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Middle Level - ELA |
Middle Level - Social Studies |
Youth Impact |
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Business Administration |
Child and Youth Well-Being |
Coaching |
Community-Based Learning |
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Entrepreneurship |
Human Development and Family Studies |
Psychology |
Social Welfare |
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Field and Internship Experiences |
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Public Schools Elementary or Middle
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Internship in Community Setting of Choice
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Many Elective Choices
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The Educational Studies major does not result in teacher certification and instead provides a gateway to certification at the graduate level. Students interested in whether this is an appropriate pathway should contact the program advisors to establish a one-on-one advising session. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
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Educational Studies will prepare you for one of the two tracks for a Master of Arts in Teaching: Traditional Track (4 semesters) or Accelerated Track (2 semesters + summer).
Some students want a career that is education focused but not in a traditional PK-12 classroom.