Educational Studies, Bachelor of Science
The educational studies major provides a course of study for students who have a desire to teach outside of the P12 public school system. This major requires that students complete 53-58 hours of credit. Students who choose this major may want to have a career in museum education, national parks/outdoor education, community education programs, mission/ministry education, or private institutions. Students must choose an area of emphasis. Students completing this major are eligible for the bachelor of science degree.
Students must have a successful criminal background check for participation in field experiences. This program will NOT lead to an Illinois State Teaching License.
Educational Studies Major Requirements
Core Courses
EDUC 395 must be completed for a minimum of four credits.
Selection of an Emphasis
Christian Education Emphasis
| THEO 111 | Ministry Seminar | 0.5 |
| THEO 112 | Spiritual Formation and Leadership | 1 |
| THEO 200 | Orientation To Ministry | 3 |
| THEO 235 | Ministry: Discipleship and Evangelism | 3 |
| THEO 451 | Foundations of Christian Doctrine | 3 |
| | Any Upper Division Old Testament Course | 3 |
| | Any Upper Division New Testament Course | 3 |
THEO 111 must be completed for one credit.
Early Childhood Emphasis
| EDUC 300 | Early Childhood Education Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 305 | Issues and Trends in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDUC 310 | Child, Family, and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDUC 416 | Early Childhood Special Education Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 417 | Language Development | 3 |
| EDUC 418A | Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
Elementary Emphasis
| EDUC 311 | Teaching Elementary Art and Music | 3 |
| EDUC 318 | Elementary Corrective Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 351 | Teaching Elementary Language Arts | 3 |
| EDUC 352 | Teaching Elementary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 355 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 356 | Teaching Elementary Science | 3 |
Special Education Emphasis
| EDUC 318 | Elementary Corrective Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 413 | Strategies for Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 418 | Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDUC 419 | Secondary School Programs for Adolescents with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 450 | Characteristics of Disabilities | 4 |
| EDUC 451 | Methods and Materials Special Education | 4 |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Emphasis
| EDUCATIONAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE |
| Type of Credit |
Required Credits |
| General Education (For B.S.)* |
30 |
Major
|
15-20 |
Education
|
38
|
| Elective |
32-37 |
| Total Credits to Earn Degree |
120 |
| *Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits. |