
Education Studies Major




Not all learning takes place in schools.
The Bachelor of Science in Education Studies is designed for students who desire a career in education outside the classroom. Since education studies
In addition, the program requires students to complete a capstone experience.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply critical frameworks to analyze diverse education issues and the complex interactions that occur between youth, families, schools, communities, policymakers, and other pertinent stakeholders.
- Students will be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills that allow for effective advocacy and collaboration with youth, families, and communities.
- Students will be able to design community-based research projects on education topics that demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of community-based research.
Education Career Pathways Outside of K-12 Teaching
Careers for Education Studies Majors
- Admissions Counselor
- Chief Learning Officer
- College Administrator
- Community Organizer
- Community Outreach Specialist
- Community School Coordinator
- Educational Policy Advocate
- Education Entrepreneur
- Grant Manager/Liaison
- Homeless Liaison
- Museum Educator
- Partnership Coordinator
- Recreation Worker
- Research/Data Analyst
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Youth Services Program Director
Education Studies majors are also well-positioned to pursue graduate programs in education-related fields. Our graduates have successfully matriculated into Masters of Education degrees in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Comparative and International Education, and Teaching and Learning programs at leading universities.
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