Educational Studies (BA)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Introduction
If you want to work in an educational field that does not require certification, a bachelor of arts (BA) in educational studies may be the path for you. As an educational studies student, you will meet the same admissions criteria and complete the same requirements as those admitted to the teacher education program, however, you will not have to participate in student teaching or pass the state-mandated exit assessment. This degree does not serve as a license to teach.
Lindenwood University Educations Studies Faculty
The highly credentialed and experienced education faculty at Lindenwood University brings both academic and real-world professional achievement to the classroom. Lindenwood University education faculty collaborate with colleagues from many schools and community partnerships to deliver outstanding innovative learning opportunities for you and all of our education students at every level of experience. It is the knowledge that they pass on to you.
Earning a degree in Education Studies at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University offers a bachelor of arts (BA) in educational studies. This degree does not certify you to teach. Topics of study include the psychology of teaching and learning, middle and high school teaching and learning, behavior management, and more. There are separate elective courses for different areas: early childhood, elementary education, middle school, K-12, and secondary.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
When you complete your degree in educational studies from Lindenwood University, you are ready to work in an educational field that does not require certification or passing state-mandated exams.
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Curriculum
An educational studies degree is designed for those students who want to work in an educational field that does not require certification. This university degree does not serve as a license to teach. See advisor for information on recommended general education coursework.
Major Coursework
43 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- EDS 30200 Behavior Management
- EDU 11110 Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences
- EDU 20200 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
- EDU 21501 Teacher Education Seminar I
- EDU 24600 Children's Literature
- EDU 30500 Elementary Reading Methods
- EDU 30600 Elementary School Language Arts Methods
- EDU 30910 Instructional Strategies, Techniques and Analysis of Literacy with Practicum
- EDU 31310 Instructional Design in Math, Science and Social Studies
- EDU 32200 Elementary Classroom Teaching and Technology
- EDU 34100 Education of the Exceptional Child
- EDU 34510 Pre K-8 Health, Physical Education, and the Arts
- EDU 34410 Elementary School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences
- EDU 40400 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning
- ESOL 44000 TESOL Methods
Oral Communications Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- COM 10500 Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking
- COM 11000 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- SW 20000Intercultural Communication
Language Development Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- EDS 33300 Speech and Language Development for the Exceptional Learner
- EDU 31600 Language Acquisition and Development for Young Children
Education Elective Coursework
15 credit hours of EDU coursework approved by advisor.