Educational Studies, BA

46 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies provides a broad foundation in education theory and practice, preparing graduates for a range of professional roles in educational and education adjacent settings.

The degree may also serve as a pathway to Missouri teacher certification for students who complete an approved educator preparation pathway, including all required coursework, clinical experiences, and state mandated assessments. Certification eligibility is determined through the College of Education and Human Services and is not automatic upon degree completion.

Students pursuing teacher certification in conjunction with the Educational Studies degree must work closely with their Teacher Education advisor, and the College of Education and Human Services Certification Officer to ensure that all Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requirements are met. Certification requirements may exceed the minimum requirements of the Educational Studies degree.

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in educational settings, curriculum and instructional support, educational technology, corporate training, or continue into graduate level educator preparation programs, as appropriate to individual goals.

Requirements

Major Coursework

13 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDU 11110 - Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences Credit Hour: 3
EDU 20200 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning Credit Hour: 3
EDU 21501 - Teacher Education Seminar I Credit Hour: 1
EDU 34100 - Education of the Exceptional Child Credit Hour: 3
EDU 40400 - Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning Credit Hour: 3

Oral Communications Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

COM 11000 - Public Speaking Credit Hour: 3
SW 20000 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hour: 3

Focus Area Selection Coursework

Complete all courses listed under your selected focus area.

Pre-K and Elementary Focus (12 credit hours)
Or
Middle School and Secondary Focus (12 credit hours)

12 credit hours of coursework from one of the following Focus Area options:

Pre-K & Elementary Focus Area

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDU 30500 - Elementary Reading Methods Credit Hour: 3
EDU 30910 - Instructional Strategies, Techniques and Analysis of Literacy with Practicum Credit Hour: 3
EDU 32200 - Elementary Classroom Teaching and Technology Credit Hour: 3
EDU 34410 - Elementary School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences Credit Hour: 3

Middle School & Secondary Focus Area

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDU 30710 - Content Literacy for Diverse Learners Credit Hour: 3
EDU 32100 - Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology Credit Hour: 3
EDU 34310 - Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences Credit Hour: 3
EDU 38700 - Reading/Writing across Curriculum Credit Hour: 3

Education Elective Coursework

18 credit hours of EDS or EDU coursework approved by advisor.