The Bachelor of Science in Education Studies is designed for students who desire a career in education outside the classroom. Since education studies is not tied to teacher certification students have the flexibility to explore a wide range of education topics. The core curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in education including research and discussion of youth, families, health, wellness and justice issues. Tailored to meet your interests, we offer the following concentration areas: Creativity, Innovation and Learning; Equity and Educational Change; or Social Entrepreneurship and Education.
In addition, the program requires students to complete a capstone experience.
Students with an Educational Studies major 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.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills that allow for effective advocacy and collaboration with youth, families, and communities.
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 Master of Education degrees in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Comparative and International Education, and Teaching and Learning programs at leading universities.
Reach out to learn about the possibilities of choosing a career in education, education policy, and more.
Student Opportunities
Our Education Studies majors are often encouraged to apply for a number of opportunities including the Civic Summer Fellows. It is a new, paid internship program providing Miami students opportunities to enhance civic knowledge and skills to work as leaders with local/regional communities, focusing on fields of education, non-profit, and social justice-oriented community organizations.
