Educational Studies, B.S.

Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours

Please review the Core Curriculum  page for course options.

Educational Studies Major Requirements (48 credit hours)

• ED 185 - Practicum (3)
• ED 206 - Creative Activities & Physical Movement (3)
• ED 229 - Developmental & Educational Psychology (3)
• ED 235 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3)
• ED 245 - Tests & Measurements (3)
• ED 287 - Multicultural Foundations of Education (3)
• ED 498 - Options in Modern Education (3)
• GG 101 - World Geography (3)
• PS 120 - American National Government (3)

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• 21 Additional Hours of Education Coursework with 12 hours being upper division courses.

Electives (minimum of 28 hours)

Technology Requirements

Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of the following course:

• CS 210 - Navigating the Digital Society (3) or
• ED 320 - Technology in Education (3)

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

1. 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.
2. 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. 
3. 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:

1. Advancement processes for Teacher Candidacy and Final Clinical Experience
2. Performance on course assignments and signature assessments, as indicated on course syllabi
3. Performance evaluations in field-based and clinical courses
4. 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.