In the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies Program, you’ll get a broad foundation in education. You’ll study assessment, classroom management, teaching methods, educational equity and literacy for diverse learners. You’ll also get an introduction to educational psychology and special education. In addition, you’ll conduct your own research and participate in a capstone course.
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Educational Studies Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Educational Studies (BA)- This program provides a focus for students interested in learning more about the field of education, but are not seeking certification. This major does not lead to a teaching certificate.
Majors in Educational Studies complete a final internship designed by the student and their advisor that is specific to the student's interest within educational fields. This degree could help students to work in areas adjacent to teaching, such as communications, media relations, policy, etc.
Note: two years of a single high school world language or one year of a single college-level world language is required. Completion of two or more years of a college-level world language is strongly recommended.
| Required Courses | ||
| EDUC 195 | INTERNSHIP | 1-6 |
| EDUC 201 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION | 3 |
| EDUC 303 | FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| EDUC 304 | INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY READING | 3 |
| EDUC 308 | FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| EDUC 310 | LITERACY METHODS, MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4 |
| EDUC 325 | INEQUALITIES AND IMPACTS ON EDUCATIONAL EQUITY | 4 |
| EDUC 338 | LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS 1: INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4 |
| EDUC 402 | ADMISSION TO RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP | 2 |
| EDUC 411 | LITERACY FOR LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNERS | 4 |
| EDUC 488 | PRACTICUM EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (variable credit) | 15 |
| PSYC 204 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| SPED 363 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 4 |
| Required Senior Capstone | ||
| EDUC 490 | LITERACY MAJOR CAPSTONE | 5 |
| Total Credits | 60-65 | |
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
All prerequisites must be completed prior to admission: Please contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Education.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the above, the following are prerequisites specific to programs and certificates.
Elementary Education Program Prerequisites
Secondary Education Program Prerequisites
P-3 Early Childhood Program Prerequisites
All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Candidate holds a BA/BS from an approved institution)
Elementary
Secondary
P-3 Early Childhood
Transition to Teaching Alternative Route: Consult with the Transition to Teaching Director in the School of Education.
Grade Requirements
Undergraduate Programs
Admission GPA ≥2.8
Maintain GPA ≥2.8 in program
Graduate Programs
Automatic Admission GPA ≥3.0
Maintain GPA ≥3.0 in program