Liberal Studies/Education Major with Educational Studies Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)

First Year - Credits: 32

• Science Elective (Cr. 3 - 4)
• Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Elective  (Cr: 3)

• ED 101 - Introduction to Education (Cr: 3)

• or

• ED 125 - Approaches to Middle and Secondary Education (Cr: 3)
• ED 102 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction (Cr: 3)
• ED 111 - Clinical Field Based Experience I (Cr: 2)
• ED 222 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Cr: 3
• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

• HST 101 - Western Civilization I (Cr: 3)

• or

• HST 102 - Western Civilization II (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies World Cultures General Education Requirement

• MTH 116 - Mathematical Problem Solving (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)

• or

• HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services (Cr: 3)

Sophomore - Credits: 32

• Aesthetic Awareness General Education Elective (Cr. 3)
• Language or International Studies Elective  (Cr: 3)
• Technology or Computer Science Elective  (Cr: 3)
• BUS or CMM or LST Elective  (Cr: 3)

• ED 201 - Foundations of Reading (Cr: 3)
• ED 203 - Inclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
• ED 210 - Integrating Technology into the Classroom (Cr: 3)
• ED 211 - Clinical Field Based Experience II (Cr: 2)
• ED 290 - Topics in Education (Cr: 3)
• ED 330/330L - Sheltered English Immersion (Cr: 3)
• POL 113 - American Government and Politics (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies Individual and Society General Education Requirement

Junior - Credits: 31

• General Education Elective (Cr: 6) (above the 200 level)
• Global Issues General Education Elective (Cr: 3) (Recommend LST325)
• English/Writing Designated Elective  (Cr: 3)
• Electives (Cr: 6) (one must be at the 300 level or above)

• ED 290 - Topics in Education (Cr: 3)

• Students take two sections of this course for a total of 6 credits

• ED 321 - Junior Transitions (Cr: 1)
• ENG 312 - Literature for Children (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement

• LSE 389 - Research Methods and Project Paradigms (Cr: 3)

Senior - Credits: 31

• General Education Elective   (Cr: 6)
• Education Elective   (Cr: 3)
• Electives (Cr: 3) (Must be at the 300 level or above)

• EC 400 - Senior Transition (Cr: 1)
• LSE 480 - Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
• LSE 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
• LSE 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)

Educational Studies Electives

Choose four from the following:

• ABA 280 - Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
• ABA 310 - Assessment in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
• ABA 332 - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
• ABA 145 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Cr: 3)
• ED 201 - Foundations of Reading (Cr: 3)
• ED 207 - Strategies of Teaching Early Childhood Curriculum (Cr: 3)
• ED 208 - Early Childhood Numeracy (Cr: 3)
• ED 215 - Creative Arts in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms (Cr: 3)
• ED 221 - Emergent Literacy Instruction (Cr: 3)
• ED 229 - Literacy Methods (Cr: 3)
• ED 230 - The Early Childhood Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, Italy (Cr: 3)
• ED 240 - Literacies for Learning at the Middle and Secondary School (Cr: 3)
• ED 290 - Topics in Education (Cr: 3)
• ED 213 - The Power of Play in the Classroom (Cr: 3)
• ED 330/330L - Sheltered English Immersion (Cr: 3)
• ED 430 - Differentiated Instruction (Cr: 3)
• ED 340 - Global Consciousness through Children’s Literature (Cr: 3)
• ED 380 - Methods in the Secondary Content Areas and Field Experience (Cr: 3)

Science Electives

Students must choose one course from each group.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the educational studies concentration program, students will:

• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
• Communicate effectively in written form following the academic conventions of the discipline. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the field of education including the areas of historic and current trends, assessment, special needs, psychology and technology.
• Apply their learning to multiple field experiences in a variety of educational settings.