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 55-60 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 a concentration. 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 a Concentration
Christian Education Concentration
| THEO 200 | Introduction to Ministry | 3 |
| THEO 451 | Foundations of Christian Doctrine | 3 |
| | Any Upper Division Old Testament Course | 3 |
| | Any Upper Division New Testament Course | 3 |
Other requirements include:
THEO 111 Ministry Seminar (.5 cr) (THEO 111 must be completed twice for a total of one credit.)
THEO 112 Spiritual Formation (1 cr)
THEO 235 Ministry: Discipleship and Evangelism (3 cr)
Early Childhood Concentration
Elementary Concentration
| 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 Concentration
| 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 |
Students are encouraged to take one or more credits of
EDUC 496 Readings in Special Education.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Concentration
| ENGL 214 | Theoretical Foundations for TESL | 3 |
| ENGL 315 | Historical and Modern Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGL 317 | Methods and Materials for TESOL | 3 |
| ENGL 318 | Cross-Cultural Studies for TESOL | 3 |
| ENGL 417 | Assessment and Evaluation in TESOL | 3 |
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree. Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits. Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.