Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (Non-Certification Track)

1. Major: 45 CREDITS

  • EDU213Foundations of Education (3)**
  • EDU237 Instructional Design (3)**
  • EDU400 Capstone in Educational Studies (3)**
  • SED270 SED270 Nature & Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)**
  • Choose 18 credits from the following:
    • ECSE222 Infant and Toddler Development and Intervention (3)**
    • ECSE279 Early Childhood Development and Intervention Strategies (3)**
    • EDU323 Instructional and Assistive Technology (3)**
    • ECSE324 Transdisciplinary Intervention and Family Involvement (3)**
    • EDU103  Arts, Movement, & Music for the Young Child (3)**
    • EDU303  Emergent Literacy and Children’s Literature (3)**
    • EDU319 Assessment Method in Education (3)**
    • SED300 Inclusive Literacy Practices and Strategies (3)**
    • SED301 Inclusive Math Practices and Strategies (3)**
    • SED364 Inclusive Education for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)**
    • SED401 Methods of Inclusive Special Education (3)**
    • CMP101 English Composition (3)
    • **Requires a minimum grade of C or better.
  • Complete 12 credits within a Focus Area in a Related Field. Choose from the following focus options:
    • We currently have options in Psychology, Social Work/Sociology, and Behavioral Sciences. Individualized focus areas may be allowed with chair approval.
  • FOCUS OPTION 1: PSYCHOLOGY
    • Choose 12 credits from the following:
    • PSY210 Social Psychology (3)
    • PSY212 Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Childhood (3)
    • PSY214 Psychology of Adolescence (3)
    • PSY215 Cognitive Psychology: Learning, Thinking, and Problem Solving (3)
    • PSY216 Principles of Learning and Behavioral Modification (3)
    • PSY218 Theories of Personality (3)
    • PSY219 Psychology of Mental Illness (3)
    • PSY220 Lifespan Development (3)
    • PSY231 Behavioral Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (3)
    • PSY304 Counseling and Interviewing (3)
    • PSY309 Assessment in Psychology and Education (3)
    • PSY391 Psychology and Culture (3)
  • FOCUS OPTION 2: SOCIAL WORK/SOCIOLOGY
    • Choose 12 credits from the following:
    • SOC201 Introduction to Sociology (3)
    • SOC/SW218 Introduction to Social Work and Sociology (3)
    • SOC224 Ethnicity, Race, and Cultural Diversity (3)
    • SOC/SW243 Child Welfare Policy and Services (3)
    • SOC303 Sociology of Family  (3)
    • SOC305 Sociology of Sport (includes Service Learning through the Center for Applied and Unified Sport and Exercise) (3)
    • SW333 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3)
    • SW334 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3)
    • SOC/SW432 Contemporary Social Policy
  • FOCUS OPTION 3: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
  • BSHS200 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Behavior Change: Focus on Human Sciences, Medical Professions, and Business (3)
  • PSY216 Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification (3)
  • SED/ABA333 Elements of Behavior Change and Specific Behavior Change Procedures (3)
  • Electives (choose remaining 3 credits):
  • BSHS701 Basic Behavior Analysis (3)
  • HPR313 Principles of Health Behavior Change (3)
  • MGT321 Organizational Behavior Theory (3)
  • PSY231 Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (3)
  • SED364 Inclusive Education for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discovery (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • Choose two courses from: Math, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
    • Social Sciences:
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities:
      • Choose two courses from: Art, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (6)

3. Free Electives: 39 CREDITS

  • Complete 21 credits in Liberal Arts/Sciences Free Electives. Choose from the following areas:
    • The following subjects are allowed: Anthropology, Art,
      Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Composition, Computer
      Science, Economics, Environmental Science, French,
      Geography, History, Linguistics, Literature, Math, Music,
      Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology,
      Religion, Sociology, Spanish, and Theater.
  • Complete 18 credits in Free Electives (courses can count Major courses).

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequence for the BS, Educational Studies, from the Education Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.