Degree
Bachelor of Science with a major in Educational StudiesContact
Audrey Bartholomew
abartholomew1@une.edu
Mission
The mission of the Education programs is to develop reflective teachers and school leaders who are competent and caring lifelong learners. Our faculty members are dedicated to our students, university, and community through our research, service, and innovative teaching.
In addition to the mission statement, the Education programs have four guiding principles that are used in the development and delivery of all courses and programs. These principles are:
- Rigorous mind
- Compassionate heart
- Competent demonstration
- Reflective stance
These guiding principles are integrated into all of our programs and align with our mission statement to define our commitment to our students. The Education programs are aligned with state teacher certification standards, and only individuals who demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, professional attitude, and commitment to future students will be recommended by the institution for certification.
Major Description
The Education program 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 Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total | 42–46 |
| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPE 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 202 - Curriculum & Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 385 - Diversity Issues in Schools | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Methods Courses (Choose 2 from the following list) | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 261 - Teaching Social Studies: K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 267 - Teaching Science: K-8 | 3 |
| SPE 300 - Special Education Methods | 3 |
| EDU 386 - Literacy Methods: K-8 Reading | 3 |
| EDU 387 - Literacy Methods: K-8 Writing | 3 |
| EDU 373 - Teaching Mathematics: K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 436 - Teaching Secondary English | 3 |
| EDU 437 - Teaching Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDU 438 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 439 - Teaching Secondary Math | 3 |
| EDU 441 - Methods of Art Education | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Education Electives (choose 5 courses) | Credits |
|---|---|
| Any EDU or SPE designation | 15 |
| Educational Studies Internships and Capstone Experience | Credits (may take EDU 465 up to 9 credits) |
|---|---|
| (At least 3 credits must be from EDU 495 in Final Semester) | 12 |
| Totals | Credits |
|---|---|
| Minimum Required Total Credits for Major | 42 |
| Open Electives (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 120 |
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 suppor