Educational Studies BES, Park and Museum Programs Emphasis

Program Overview

This program prepares students to become educators by providing a foundation in education theory and practice, along with an emphasis area in a chosen academic minor. Students will develop skills in teaching, communication, and cultural diversity, and will be prepared for careers in education and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

General Education Requirements

• The program follows the University's General Education Requirements, Mathematical Skills, Advanced Expository Writing, American History and Government, and Cultural Diversity Requirements.

Foundation Courses

• TCH ED 1001 Early Clinical Experience: Community Agency
• TCH ED 2000 Becoming a Professional Educator
• EDUC 2002 Social Entrepreneurship
• CNS ED 2030 Cultural Diversity and Social Advocacy
• EDUC 2222 Interpretation: Connecting Audiences and Meaning
• ED PSY 2212 Child and Adolescent Development
• PHY ED 2136 Facilities Management
• EDUC 3170 Grant Proposal Writing for Educators
• CNS ED 3200 Interpersonal Skills in Helping Relationships
• ED FND 3251 Black Americans in Education
• MKTG 3721 Introduction to Digital Marketing Strategies
• ED TECH 4302 Educational Technology Instruction in Educational Agencies

Emphasis Area Requirements

• Students must complete the requirements for one Academic Minor chosen in consultation with the advisor.
• The minor and electives in a related area must total 21 hours.
• Suggested Minors:
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Environmental Studies
• History
• History of Art and Visual Culture
• Philosophy of Science and Technology

Suggested Courses

• MEDIA ST 2211 Introduction to Digital Multimedia Production
• MEDIA ST 2222 Convergence and Digital Media
• MGMT 3600 Management and Organizational Behavior or SOC 3600 Management and Organizational Behavior
• SOC WK 2000 Social Work and Social Issues