Education Studies - Bachelor of Science in Education Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Education Studies will engage students in the study of social, philosophical, ethical and cultural contexts of education by providing them with holistic, multicultural and international frameworks of research and knowledge with which to understand schooling, youth and families. Students in the Education Studies major will develop the abilities to analyze complex social issues related to education, conduct community research, and become engaged in addressing community challenges and policy-making related to schools, youth, families, health, wellness and justice issues. Students must select one of three concentrations: 1). Creativity, Innovation & Learning; 2). Equity & Educational Change; and 3). Education and Social Entrepreneurship.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EDL 203 | Introduction to Critical Youth Studies | 3 |
| EDL 204 | Sociocultural Studies in Education | 3 |
| EDL 224 | Introduction to Education Policy | 3 |
| EDL 312 | Foundations of Education in Global Contexts | 3 |
| EDL 382 | Community-Based Research & Learning in Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Community-Based Leadership | ||
| Teacher Leadership and School Organization (or) | ||
| Leadership Ethics in Community Contexts | ||
| Concentration | 18 | |
| Select one of five concentrations (below) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Concentrations (18 credit hours)
Creativity, Innovation & Learning
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CCA 111 | Innovation, Creativity and Design Thinking | 3 |
| EDP 201 | Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts | 3 |
| TCE 311 | Educational Strategies for Non-Majors | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select nine hours of the following: | 9 | |
| Global Design | ||
| Introduction to Landscape and Urban Design | ||
| Visual Fundamentals: Design and Composition | ||
| Introduction to Art Therapy | ||
| Introduction to Art Education | ||
| Introduction to Arts Management | ||
CCA 222 | ||
CCA 232 | ||
| Creativity and Innovation in STEM Education | ||
| Writing for Educators | ||
| Ways of Thinking in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education | ||
| Applied Digital Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Game Design | ||
| Games and Learning | ||
| Multicultural Perspectives in Music | ||
| And the Beat Goes On. . . The History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Introduction to Theatre: Drama and Analysis | ||
| Acting for the Non-Major: Text and Performance | ||
| Topics in Intercultural Perspectives and Global Theatre and Performance | ||
| Topics in Applied Theatre, Practice, and Pedagogy | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Equity & Educational Change
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Electives | ||
| Select nine hours of the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies | ||
| Social Justice Perspectives | ||
| Race, Cultural Diversity, and Equity in Education | ||
| Family School and Community Connections | ||
| Introduction to Disability Studies | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies | ||
| Introduction to GLBT Studies | ||
| Community Electives | 9 | |
| Option A - Select nine hours of the following: | ||
| Service in Urban Communities | ||
| Social/Political Activism | ||
| Engaging Minoritized Children & Youth | ||
| Sexuality, Youth, Education | ||
| (Dis)Ability Allies: To be or not to be? Developing Identity and Pride from Practice | ||
| Youth, Media & Pop Culture | ||
| Transnational Youth Cultures | ||
| Leadership Ethics in Community Contexts | ||
| Option B - Select nine hours of the following: | ||
| The American City Since 1940 | ||
| EMPOWER I: Educational and Economic Justice and Service-Learning | ||
| EMPOWER II: The Intersections of Race, Class, and Education | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Education and Social Entrepreneurship
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (15 hours) | ||
| ESP 201 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Models | 3 |
| ESP 252 | Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creativity and Organization | 3 |
| ESP 331 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EDL 351 | Leadership Ethics in Community Contexts | 3 |
| ESP 401 | Entrepreneurship: New Ventures | 3 |
| or ESP 461 | Entrepreneurial Consulting | |
| Experiential electives (3 hours) | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurial Immersion: From Idea to Opportunity | ||
| Internship | ||
| Service in Urban Communities | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
For more information: Contact the Department of Educational Leadership at EDL@MiamiOH.edu