Educational Studies

Degree

Bachelor of Science with a major in Educational Studies
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
School of Education

Contact

Lane W. Clarke, Ed.D.
Academic Director, School of Education
lclarke1@une.edu

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Mission

The mission of the School of Education is to prepare lifelong reflective educators who exhibit flexibility, compassion, collaboration, and student-centered pedagogy knowledge and skills. The School of Education offers strong experiential, student-centered, and responsive program preparing students to develop:

  • Knowledge of content and instructional practice
  • Professional dispositions
  • Pedagogical skills

Our vision is to prepare future educators to have an exponential impact on the lives of their students and the broader community. The core values that drive the School of Education and guide our ethos, principles, and standards are:

  • Knowledgeable Professionals
  • Collaborative Practitioners
  • Inclusive and Culturally Competent Educators
  • Reflective Life-Long Learners

Major Description

The School of Education offers an undergraduate major in Educational Studies for students interested in the study of educational foundations, methods, and processes.

The major includes a culminating capstone where students will engage in an educational experience to deepen their understanding of the complexity of education and schooling as well as develop the ability to think critically about the ways in which education intersects with a broad range of social, cultural, political, and economic forces.

The Educational Studies major does not lead to teacher certification.

Curricular Requirements

CAS Core RequirementsCredits
Total42–46
Program Required CoursesCredits
EDU 202 – Curriculum & Assessment3
EDU 385 – Diversity Issues in Schools3
SPE 220 – Exceptionality in the Classroom3
Five (5) Electives with an EDU or SPE designation15
Total Credits24
Methods Courses (Select two (2) from the following list)Credits
EDU 261 – Teaching Social Studies: K-83
EDU 267 – Teaching Science: K-83
EDU 373 – Teaching Mathematics: K-83
EDU 386 – Literacy Methods: K-8 Reading3
EDU 387 – Literacy Methods: K-8 Writing3
EDU 436 – Teaching Secondary English3
EDU 437 – Teaching Secondary Science3
EDU 438 – Teaching Secondary Social Studies3
EDU 439 – Teaching Secondary Math3
EDU 441 – Methods of Art Education3
SPE 300 – Special Education Methods3
Total Credits6
Internships and Capstone Experience CoursesCredits
EDU 465 – Educational Studies InternshipUp to 9
EDU 495 – Edu Studies Internship (minimum of three (3) credits completed in final semester)3+
Total Credits12
Open Electives (as needed to reach 120 credits)Variable
Minimum Total Required Credits120

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will reflect on their understanding of how individual differences and diverse cultures impact education to create inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
  • Students will design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences that reflect their understanding of how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas.
  • Students will demonstrate they have acquired and mastered the dispositions defining professionalism.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth and to advance the profession.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

The faculty in the Education programs are committed to ongoing and frequent observation and involvement in schools. All students engaged in education courses will spend time in a field setting in each of the semesters for which they are registered for education courses. Involvement in the schools will be connected to specific, course-related tasks (e.g., observation, teaching lessons, conducting experiments, administering assessments, etc.). Students in Educational Studies will also have internship experiences in school or educational settings that support their career aspirations.

Transfer Credit

Transfer Credit

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at SWAGÊÓƵ in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other restrictions apply. 

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Informationsection of this catalog.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the SWAGÊÓƵ for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The SWAGÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.