Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies
48 monthsProgramme duration
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Education Studies majors integrate knowledge and research methods into a focused examination of the field of education. The program provides opportunities for students to examine the learning process of culturally and academically diverse students, the organization of schooling, and its links to the broader social context from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to examine the impact of political, historical, psychological, cultural, economic, and social forces on education.
The distinction between Education Studies and Teacher Education
While graduates of the program will have developed a rich understanding of education, the program does not lead to a teaching license. Rather it is designed for students who are interested in studying education as a social science, developing skills related to analyzing educational and other social policies, working in non-school settings, such as governmental and nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), engaging in educational media analysis and development, and/or preparing for graduate studies in education, law, the social sciences, or business.
What makes this program unique?
Interdisciplinary Focus: Students majoring in education studies have a wide variety of minors and specialty areas available to them and may choose from many disciplines offered across the University. Popular choices for education studies majors include psychology, sociology, history, business, media and politics. Through its several foci, the program in education studies teaches students how to enter, manage, or begin businesses related to education; or how to design educational products; or how to obtain employment in educationally related mass media, including public relations, advertising or print journalism. Education studies students can focus on education issues relevant to the work place, or the U.S. justice system, or those of concern to special populations, or those germane to second language education and cultural diversity.
Study Abroad: Students majoring in education studies are encouraged to broaden their educational experience by spending a semester studying abroad. Our students have studied abroad in a variety of countries typically during their junior year. Schedule a meeting with Dr. Angela McRae and visit the CUAbroad office for further information.
Internships: An internship is a unique academic opportunity that allows students to step out of the classroom and gain real-world experience in a professional setting. Students in the past have held internships at The U.S. Department of Education, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, The Children’s National Medical Center, and on Capitol Hill, to name a few. CUA Education Studies Club is a place for students who are interested in the field of education, particularly outside of the classroom. This organization will share educational ideas, network for future careers, and bring in professionals from different fields for brown bag lunches, colloquiums and fireside chats.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Education Studies Major, undergraduate students will be able to:
The distinction between Education Studies and Teacher Education
While graduates of the program will have developed a rich understanding of education, the program does not lead to a teaching license. Rather it is designed for students who are interested in studying education as a social science, developing skills related to analyzing educational and other social policies, working in non-school settings, such as governmental and nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), engaging in educational media analysis and development, and/or preparing for graduate studies in education, law, the social sciences, or business.
What makes this program unique?
Interdisciplinary Focus: Students majoring in education studies have a wide variety of minors and specialty areas available to them and may choose from many disciplines offered across the University. Popular choices for education studies majors include psychology, sociology, history, business, media and politics. Through its several foci, the program in education studies teaches students how to enter, manage, or begin businesses related to education; or how to design educational products; or how to obtain employment in educationally related mass media, including public relations, advertising or print journalism. Education studies students can focus on education issues relevant to the work place, or the U.S. justice system, or those of concern to special populations, or those germane to second language education and cultural diversity.
Study Abroad: Students majoring in education studies are encouraged to broaden their educational experience by spending a semester studying abroad. Our students have studied abroad in a variety of countries typically during their junior year. Schedule a meeting with Dr. Angela McRae and visit the CUAbroad office for further information.
Internships: An internship is a unique academic opportunity that allows students to step out of the classroom and gain real-world experience in a professional setting. Students in the past have held internships at The U.S. Department of Education, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, The Children’s National Medical Center, and on Capitol Hill, to name a few. CUA Education Studies Club is a place for students who are interested in the field of education, particularly outside of the classroom. This organization will share educational ideas, network for future careers, and bring in professionals from different fields for brown bag lunches, colloquiums and fireside chats.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Education Studies Major, undergraduate students will be able to:
- Display an understanding of teaching and learning and how educational institutions function, individuals grow and change, and how diverse cultural groups are shaped by educational processes.
- Demonstrate general knowledge and competence regarding policy, organizational, curricular, economic, philosophical, and social issues of education.
- Conduct research and/or understand research methods and analyze educational research and its implications.
- Develop critical thinking skills and apply them in verbal and written expression.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Education Studies majors integrate knowledge and research methods into a focused examination of the field of education. The program provides opportunities for students to examine the learning process of culturally and academically diverse students, the organization of schooling, and its links to the broader social context from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to examine the impact of political, historical, psychological, cultural, economic, and social forces on education.
The distinction between Education Studies and Teacher Education
While graduates of the program will have developed a rich understanding of education, the program does not lead to a teaching license. Rather it is designed for students who are interested in studying education as a social science, developing skills related to analyzing educational and other social policies, working in non-school settings, such as governmental and nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), engaging in educational media analysis and development, and/or preparing for graduate studies in education, law, the social sciences, or business.
What makes this program unique?
Interdisciplinary Focus: Students majoring in education studies have a wide variety of minors and specialty areas available to them and may choose from many disciplines offered across the University. Popular choices for education studies majors include psychology, sociology, history, business, media and politics. Through its several foci, the program in education studies teaches students how to enter, manage, or begin businesses related to education; or how to design educational products; or how to obtain employment in educationally related mass media, including public relations, advertising or print journalism. Education studies students can focus on education issues relevant to the work place, or the U.S. justice system, or those of concern to special populations, or those germane to second language education and cultural diversity.
Study Abroad: Students majoring in education studies are encouraged to broaden their educational experience by spending a semester studying abroad. Our students have studied abroad in a variety of countries typically during their junior year. Schedule a meeting with Dr. Angela McRae and visit the CUAbroad office for further information.
Internships: An internship is a unique academic opportunity that allows students to step out of the classroom and gain real-world experience in a professional setting. Students in the past have held internships at The U.S. Department of Education, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, The Children’s National Medical Center, and on Capitol Hill, to name a few. CUA Education Studies Club is a place for students who are interested in the field of education, particularly outside of the classroom. This organization will share educational ideas, network for future careers, and bring in professionals from different fields for brown bag lunches, colloquiums and fireside chats.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Education Studies Major, undergraduate students will be able to:
The distinction between Education Studies and Teacher Education
While graduates of the program will have developed a rich understanding of education, the program does not lead to a teaching license. Rather it is designed for students who are interested in studying education as a social science, developing skills related to analyzing educational and other social policies, working in non-school settings, such as governmental and nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), engaging in educational media analysis and development, and/or preparing for graduate studies in education, law, the social sciences, or business.
What makes this program unique?
Interdisciplinary Focus: Students majoring in education studies have a wide variety of minors and specialty areas available to them and may choose from many disciplines offered across the University. Popular choices for education studies majors include psychology, sociology, history, business, media and politics. Through its several foci, the program in education studies teaches students how to enter, manage, or begin businesses related to education; or how to design educational products; or how to obtain employment in educationally related mass media, including public relations, advertising or print journalism. Education studies students can focus on education issues relevant to the work place, or the U.S. justice system, or those of concern to special populations, or those germane to second language education and cultural diversity.
Study Abroad: Students majoring in education studies are encouraged to broaden their educational experience by spending a semester studying abroad. Our students have studied abroad in a variety of countries typically during their junior year. Schedule a meeting with Dr. Angela McRae and visit the CUAbroad office for further information.
Internships: An internship is a unique academic opportunity that allows students to step out of the classroom and gain real-world experience in a professional setting. Students in the past have held internships at The U.S. Department of Education, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, The Children’s National Medical Center, and on Capitol Hill, to name a few. CUA Education Studies Club is a place for students who are interested in the field of education, particularly outside of the classroom. This organization will share educational ideas, network for future careers, and bring in professionals from different fields for brown bag lunches, colloquiums and fireside chats.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Education Studies Major, undergraduate students will be able to:
- Display an understanding of teaching and learning and how educational institutions function, individuals grow and change, and how diverse cultural groups are shaped by educational processes.
- Demonstrate general knowledge and competence regarding policy, organizational, curricular, economic, philosophical, and social issues of education.
- Conduct research and/or understand research methods and analyze educational research and its implications.
- Develop critical thinking skills and apply them in verbal and written expression.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
80+
58+
105+
4 Years
Aug
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