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Education Studies is a cross-disciplinary field that considers learning, teaching, and schooling as lenses through which to understand social processes and contexts. This major conceptualizes education broadly, recognizing that the study of education can serve a variety of purposes, apply to diverse demographic groups, and be situated within a range of institutional and social contexts.
As a course of study, Education Studies offers you the chance to explore topics such as human development, education policy, the history of schooling, educational research methodology, learning theory, the sociology of education, and urban education, among others.
The major prepares you for a wide assortment of jobs in schools and afterschool programs, non-profit institutions, international development agencies, cultural institutions, and government. It can also serve as a solid foundation for advanced graduate work in education, sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, political science, or international studies.
The curriculum consists of four concentrations:
You select a concentrations and then complete the required courses. Additionally, you will complete a series of courses related to your concentration and a special 3-credit course to complete your capstone project, all with the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor.
Students are required to take at least 52 credits to fulfill the major, with at least 33 credits coming from School of Education courses.
The minor in Education Studies provides an introductory background to the field of education, with an emphasis on preparing students to work with children and their families in diverse settings.
Education majors are urged to consider spending a semester abroad and can pursue different options for study abroad. Students who study abroad can explore global educational contexts, enhance their knowledge of the field of education through courses they take while abroad, and in some cases, develop their teaching skills through field experiences in schools. Depending on the program, sophomore year is the most convenient time for Education majors to plan to study abroad. Students are encouraged to make these decisions early in their program in order to adequately plan for appropriate course selection.
Since it is important that students plan ahead for study abroad, they should consult with their education advisers as soon as possible and make their intentions known to the Chair of their department and the Office of Study Away.
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