Education Studies (Non-Licensure), B.A./B.S.

Coordinator: Dana Ulveland

Mission

Prepare those students interested in a career in the field of education but not necessarily classroom teaching. This non-licensure program prepares individuals for positions requiring expertise in formal and non-formal learning and educational settings that do not require licensure. Provides students with a solid liberal arts foundation along with a strong background in educational theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes

Develop an understanding of educational policies, structures and practices and the institutions and contextual factors that influence them.
Develop pedagogical knowledge, expertise in culturally and linguistically responsive practice and skill in innovative uses of technology.
Become a reflective, dynamic and educational leader.

Major Includes Coursework in Four Areas:

Content area focus outside of education (15)
Educational Foundations (18)
Educational Methods (24-29)
Field Experience and Reflective Practice (6)

Core Courses

Content Area Focus Outside of Education (15 credits)

Choose a minimum of 15 credits from one academic area outside of Education. Courses must be approved by an Education and LACC academic adviser.

Educational Methods (24-29)

Choose four of the subsets below:

ARE 433 Art Education Credits: 3
MUE 318 Music for the Classroom Teacher Credits: 3
or
EXS 433 Physical Education in the Elementary School Credits: 4
HE 351 School Health Programs Elementary Credits: 4
or
ED 374 Teaching Writing in the Elementary Classroom Credits: 3
LING 314 Language Study for Elementary/Middle Teachers Credits: 4
or
ED 325 Elementary Science Methods Credits: 3
GS 325 Science Inquiry and Design for K-8 Teachers Credits: 3
or
ED 353 Elementary Mathematics Methods Credits: 3
MTH 396 Elementary Problem Solving Credits: 3
or
ED 352 Elementary Social Studies Methods Credits: 3
PS 375 Scope and Methods of Political Science Credits: 3
or
HST 301 Introduction to Historical Research Credits: 4
This course would be beneficial to educators in part because of its focus on analysis of primary sources appropriate for course content.
SOC 390 Critique of Education and Critical Pedagogy Credits: 3
or
ED 481 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education Credits: 3
ED 483 Culture, Community and the ESOL/Bilingual Classroom Credits: 3
or
GEOG 384 Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 4
SOC 327 Social Research Methods Credits: 3

Field Experience and Reflective Practice (6)

ED 407 Seminar Credits: 1-15 Credits: 3
ED 409 Practicum Credits: 1-12 Credits: 3

Education Studies (Non-Licensure), B.A./B.S.

Mission

Learning Outcomes

Major Includes Coursework in Four Areas:

Core Courses

Content Area Focus Outside of Education (15 credits)

Educational Foundations (18 credits)

Choose One (3):

Choose One (3):

Choose One (3):

Choose One (3):

Educational Methods (24-29)

Choose four of the subsets below:

Field Experience and Reflective Practice (6)

Total Credits (63-68)