Education Studies (Non-Licensure), 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 Credits: 15

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

Educational Foundations

ED 200 Foundations of Education Credits: 3
or ED 220 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ED 230 Children’s Literature in Diverse Classrooms Credits: 3
or ED 240 Young Adult Literature in Diverse Classrooms Credits: 3
ED 231 Typical & Atypical Development Credits: 3
or ED 233 Applied Adolescent Learning and Development Credits: 3
or ED 242 Applied Children’s Learning and Development Credits: 3
ED 259 Special Education and Inclusive Communities Credits: 3
ED 373 Introduction to Curriculum and Assessment Credits: 3
ED 421 Technology Integration Credits: 3
or ED 466 Technology in Inclusive Early Childhood Environments Credits: 3

Educational Method Credits: 24-29

Choose Four

ARE 433 Art Education Credits: 3
and MUE 318 Music for the Classroom Teacher Credits: 3
EXS 433 Physical Education in the Elementary School Credits: 4
and HE 351 School Health Programs Elementary Credits: 4
ED 374 Teaching Writing in the Elementary Classroom Credits: 3
and LING 314 Language Study for Elementary/Middle Teachers Credits: 4
ED 325 Elementary Science Methods Credits: 3
and GS 325 Learning Science Through Scientific Practices Credits: 3
ED 353 Elementary Mathematics Methods Credits: 3
and MTH 396 Elementary Problem Solving Credits: 3
ED 352 Elementary Social Studies Methods Credits: 3
and PS 375 Scope and Methods of Political Science Credits: 4
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.
and SOC 390 Critique of Education and Critical Pedagogy Credits: 3
ED 481 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education Credits: 3
and ED 483 Culture, Community and the ESOL/Bilingual Classroom Credits: 3
and SOC 327 Social Research Methods Credits: 4

Field Experience and Reflective Practice

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