BA in Educational Studies

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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.

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What You'll Learn

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 195INTERNSHIP1-6
EDUC 201INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION3
EDUC 303FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT3
EDUC 304INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY READING3
EDUC 308FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT3
EDUC 310LITERACY METHODS, MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4
EDUC 325INEQUALITIES AND IMPACTS ON EDUCATIONAL EQUITY4
EDUC 338LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS 1: INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4
EDUC 402ADMISSION TO RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP2
EDUC 411LITERACY FOR LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNERS4
EDUC 488PRACTICUM EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (variable credit)15
PSYC 204EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY5
SPED 363INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION4
Required Senior Capstone
EDUC 490LITERACY MAJOR CAPSTONE5
Total Credits60-65

What You'll Learn

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

  • Complete all in-person and online admission requirements.
  • A grade ≥B- in all prerequisite courses listed below is required.
  • GPA Requirement: a minimum ≥2.8 GPA.
  • Provide scores for the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B), SAT, and/or ACT (Reading, Writing, and Math). This is a state requirement that must be met before full admission.

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


Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Candidate holds a BA/BS from an approved institution)

Elementary

Secondary

P-3 Early Childhood

  • Education: SPED 363  and EDUC 390  
  • All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.

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

  • ≥B- in each course for program prerequisites
  • ≥B- in education core
  • Specific content areas including majors and minors may have additional grade requirements
  • A minimum grade ≥C is required in any content course leading to a secondary, middle level or P-12 endorsement

Graduate Programs

Automatic Admission GPA ≥3.0
Maintain GPA ≥3.0 in program

  • Maximum of 2 C grades