Develop discernment for the needs of others and facilitate the learning process as an Educational Studies major.
We prepare students to change lives and impact communities through the powers of education and engagement. The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies has two concentrations: Community Education and Engagement (CEEN) and Curriculum and Instruction (CI). The CEEN concentration prepares students for careers in community-based organizations, foster care agencies, childcare centers, schools and other community and educational institutions. The CI concentration prepares students for careers in school-based work that support students learning and growth. Both concentrations offer a solid foundation of humanities, sciences, and education courses, with flexibility for pursing electives, a minor, or even a dual major in an area of interest. Educational Studies graduates can pursue graduate programs in education, counseling, business administration, or organizational leadership.
Education Studies Concentrations
Community Education and Engagement
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Studies at the Mount
Students will be required to complete experiential learning and cooperative education; hold membership in a professional organization; and attend a professional conference.
Students successfully complete 120 courses in their area of interest, such as:
- Collaborative Practices in Working with Families & Agencies
- Communications
- Human Exceptionalities
- Lifespan Development
- Social Policies and Issues
- Sociological Theories
Graduates with this degree may progress into careers in fields such as:
- Disability Services
- Family and Children Services
- Program Development (for corporations and nonprofits)
- Adult education
- Higher education
- Community outreach agencies
- Advocacy
- Hospice
- Museums
Students who successfully complete the Educational Studies major will:
- Use social, cultural, political, and historical perspectives to critically examine educational policies, structures and practices.
- Understand and identify the needs of learners as related to diverse characteristics, content and context.
- Evaluate educational policies, structures and practices in terms of making learning accessible to diverse learners.
- Demonstrate skills for planning and teaching in a supportive environment.
- Utilize professional communication and collaboration for educational purposes.
Co-op and service learning immerse students in the real world and provide rich opportunities for experiential learning and the application of skills and knowledge learned in the classroom. Students work under the supervision of a faculty member and an agency professional in a variety of non-profit and for-profit organizations and community partners.