Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (Non-Certification)
The Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (BSES) in an interdisciplinary program designed for students who want a broad view of education and learning processes, yet seek careers outside the traditional classroom. It focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. This degree, in itself, does not include licensure. Students who choose this major will be exposed to a broad range of courses designed to prepare them for graduate school and positions in education settings that do not require teacher certification. With additional training and licensure, students can also work in Pk-12 school settings. Graduates of the program will join the workforce while some will pursue teacher licensure through alternative routes thus becoming the future teachers. Some graduates will pursue graduate or professional degrees in areas such as curriculum and instruction, education administration, education policy, educational research, law, and organizational development and training.
Completers of the program are expected to demonstrate characteristics of Reflective Practitioners for Global Environments. These attributes include being instructional leaders, continuous assessors, astute technologists, advocates for diversity and collaboration and reflective professionals.
Requirements
Students who are seeking teacher certification should apply to the College of Education & Human Development’s Alternative Certification Program after completion of the B.S. in Educational Studies Degree program. The Alternative Certification Program provides opportunities for individuals with non-teacher certification degrees to become certified public school teachers. Candidates for admission must have an earned Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited institution. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (4.0 scale) is also required. Students must pass PRAXIS I/Core Academic Skills for Educators effective: 9/1/14 (all parts) and PRAXIS II (Content Area) with scores approved by the Louisiana Department of Education prior to enrolling in the program.
Program of Study Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
In
Educational Studies
| Profile of Program Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| I. General Education (Required) |
39 |
| II. Other General Ed. Courses |
9 |
| III. Education Foundation Core |
33 |
| IV. Communications |
9 |
| V. Professional Concentration |
24 |
| VI. Research and Capstone |
6 |
| TOTAL |
120 |
Curriculum in Educational Studies
Freshman Year (Total: 30 Semester Hours)
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Sophomore Year (Total: 30 Semester Hours)
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| EDUC-230N | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOCL-210N | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
-
| Free Elective, or Content Area | 3 |
-
| Free Elective, or Content Area | 3 |
| HIST-210N | The United States to 1865 | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| HIST-103N | History of Civil. to 1500 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Free Elective, or Content Area: Secondary
Junior Year (Total: 30 Semester Hours)
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| EDUC-315N | Diverse Learners | 3 |
| COMM-110N | Intro to Human Communication | 3 |
| COMM-210N | Fund of Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-320N | Persuasion and Social Activism | 3 |
-
| Free Elective, or Content Area | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Free Elective, or Content Area: Secondary
Senior Year (Core + Concentration + Capstone = Total 30 Semester Hours)
(CAPSTONE Project, Required for All Concentrations)
Concentration Options
Concentration: Educational Foundations and Theory
Concentration: Methods of Learning (PK-3)
READ-301N
| | 3 |
READ-410N
| | 3 |
EDCI-466N
| | 3 |
EDCI-467N
| | 3 |
READ-441N
| | 3 |
Concentration: Methods of Learning (1-5)
READ-332N
| | 3 |
READ-352N
| | 3 |
EDCI-467N
| | 3 |
EDCI-466N
| | 3 |
READ-441N
| | 3 |
Concentration: Methods of Learning (6th-12)
| EDSN-320N | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
READ-350N
| | 3 |
| EDSN-442N | Met/Mat for Sec School Math | 3 |
| EDSN-440N | Met/Mat Secondary Content Area | 3 |
-
| Content Area Course | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 120