Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Does not lead to certification
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to apply their understanding of evidence-based instructional strategies to plan, differentiate, and lead instruction that engages all learners in the classroom.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of necessary content, and curriculum to support diverse learners in achieving meaningful academic outcomes.
Students will demonstrate an ability to effectively assess student knowledge and use assessment data to guide instruction in the classroom
Students will be able to demonstrate professional responsibility by adhering to ethical standards that consistently exhibit behaviors that promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)
Required
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| MATH100 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
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| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
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| Scientific Inquiry | 4 |
Great Conversation Series
Required
| GCON110 | Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| GCON120 | Great Conversation: Western Civilization | 3 |
| GCON130 | GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization | 3 |
| GCON140 | GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art | 3 |
| GCON150 | GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen | 3 |
Level I Core (26-30 hours)
| T ED101 | Explorations in Education | 1 |
| T ED109 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 2 |
| T ED204 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| T ED204L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| T ED205 | Educ Exceptional Students | 3 |
| T ED205L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| T ED217 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| T ED217L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| T ED240 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| T ED242 | Multicultural Education in the 21st Century | 3 |
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| T ED330 | Teaching Learning Process - Secondary and K-12 | 3 |
| T ED330L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
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| T ED340 | Teaching-Learning Process - Elementary | 3 |
| T ED340L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
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| T ED410 | Social and Emotional Health and Learning | 3 |
Content-Related or Concentration Area Coursework (24 hours)
Choose 1 area:
Elementary Education (24 hours)
Elementary Education - choose 24 credits from the following:
| T ED208 | History & Geography for the Elementary Teaching Experience | 3 |
| T ED209 | Civics, Government & Economics for the Elem Teaching Exp | 3 |
| T ED277 | Math for Elem Teachers Grades PK-3 | 3 |
| T ED278 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Grades 3-6 | 3 |
| T ED291 | Elementary Science Principles I | 3 |
| T ED292 | Teaching Elementary Science II | 3 |
| T ED347 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| T ED356 | Early Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| T ED357 | Writing Instruction K-6 | 3 |
| T ED358 | Teaching Reading in the 21st Century | 3 |
| T ED359 | Reading Instructional Practices and Assessment | 3 |
| T ED409 | Online Learning and Technology Applications | 2 |
Health and Physical Education (24 hours)
| ESAT230 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| ESAT246 | Lifetime Fitness | 3 |
| ESAT247 | Organizational Sports | 2 |
| ESAT248 | Outdoor Education and Lifetime Activities | 2 |
| T ED102 | Foundations in Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| T ED103 | Lifetime Nutrition | 3 |
| T ED221 | Physical Health and Wellness | 3 |
| T ED398 | Teaching Sexuality in Schools | 3 |
Social Studies (24 hours)
Mathematics (24 hours)
Math - choose 24 credits from the following:
English (24 hours)
English Language Arts- choose 24 credits from the following:
| ENGL102 | Human Textuality: Intro to English Studies | 3 |
| ENGL203 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL208 | Introduction to British Literature | 3 |
| ENGL210 | Introduction to American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL342 | Teaching Writing | 3 |
| ENGL332 | English Language | 3 |
| ENGL358 | The Novel: Focus on British Literature | 3 |
| T ED348 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| T ED409 | Online Learning and Technology Applications | 2 |
Note:
- General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
- Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
- Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
- Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.