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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Educational Studies, B.S.
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The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science Degree in Educational Studies is designed for students who have completed a minimum of 48 education (ED) credit hours, with 12 hours being upper-division courses, but are not seeking teacher certification. Students must receive permission for the Educational Studies degree from the School of Education Chair, who will advise the student of degree completion requirements.
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Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours
Please review the Core Curriculum page for course options.
Educational Studies Major Requirements (48 credit hours)
Electives (minimum of 28 hours)
Technology Requirements
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of the following course:
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all core, the technology requirement, and all degree requirements
- Completion of the capstone course, ED 498 Options in Modern Education
- Completion of approved elective hours, if needed, to attain 120 hours
Note: Candidates who complete the Educational Studies degree are not required to pass the Missouri Content Assessment. Candidates who complete the Educational Studies degree are not eligible for recommendation for state teaching certification from Avila University. Educational Studies completers are not eligible for admittance into the graduate certification program at Avila University.
Outcomes
Conceptual Framework for the School of Education
In addition to the general degree requirements stated earlier in this catalog, education majors must meet the following three program outcomes identified in the Conceptual Framework. These outcomes are aligned with the Missouri Teacher Standards and Quality Indicators. These outcomes are designed to produce excellent teachers who meet the university and School of Education missions.
Learning Outcomes
- The candidate will use theoretical knowledge, research, and culturally responsive practices to create a positive learning environment that promotes the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.
- The candidate will apply principles, theories, and methods of effective curriculum design, instruction, and assessment to promote the learning, critical thinking skills, and social responsibilities of all student populations.
- The candidate models professionalism through effective internal and external communication, self-reflection and professional growth, and productive and effective collaboration with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Alignment matrices showing the relationship between Conceptual Framework Outcomes and Missouri Teacher Standards and Quality Indicators are available in the School of Education office. Individual course syllabi show the ways the courses address and evaluate University Wide Outcomes, and the Missouri Teacher Standards and Quality Indicators.
Assessment
Conceptual Framework outcomes and Missouri Teacher Standards and Quality Indicators are assessed through:
- Advancement processes for Teacher Candidacy and Final Clinical Experience
- Performance on course assignments and signature assessments, as indicated on course syllabi
- Performance evaluations in field-based and clinical courses
- Performance on state certification exams
Accreditation
The School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information see the School of Education website.
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