Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Educational Studies (non-licensure option)

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Educational Studies is a 42-course, 126-credit degree. This major allows students to pursue their interest in teaching and related professions. Through required liberal arts courses, students gain content knowledge in math, science, children’s literature and history. Education courses focus on curriculum theory and design, special needs, instructional technology, and key concepts and thinkers in the field. This major prepares students for a graduate program and/or a variety of jobs, including work in day care centers, private schools, and other positions that do not require state licensure.

Note: The program does not lead to public school licensure or certification.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course (3 Cr.)
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course (3 Cr.)

Global Issues Course (3 Cr.)

Values & Ethicial Reasoning Course (3 Cr.)
Literary Perspectives Course (3 Cr.)
Science & Technology Course (3 Cr.)
Education Electives (12 Cr.)
Core Elective (Must be 300 level or higher) (3 Cr.)
General Education Electives (9 Cr.)
Open Electives (32 Cr.)

EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3
EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
ENG 312 - Literature for Children (Cr: 3)
MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement
POL 113 - American Government and Politics (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 
LST 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
LST 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
LST 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 21

ED 101 - Introduction to Education (Cr: 3)
ED 102 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction (Cr: 3)
ED 203 - Inclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
ED 210 - Integrating Technology into the Classroom (Cr: 3)
ED 339 - Assessment for Learning (Cr: 3)
PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program students will:

Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication.
Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the concentration.
Recall and apply the basic foundational knowledge of educational studies as delivered through the Baccalaureate Core.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the field of education including the areas of historic and current trends, assessment, special needs, psychology and technology.
Design, execute, and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies, selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the students’ personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.