Educational StudiesBachelor's Degree

• EDU 110 – Foundations of American Education 3 Credit(s)
• EDU 142 – Human Growth, Development and Guidance 3 Credit(s)
• EDU 152 – Assessment and Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• EDU 162 – Diversity for Teachers 3 Credit(s)
• EDU 252 – Computers and Instructional Technology 3 Credit(s)
• EDU 309 – Teaching Elementary Movement and Wellness 1 Credit(s)
• EDU 333 – Literature: Birth-Adolescence 3 Credit(s)
• SPED 304 – Exceptional Persons 3 Credit(s)
• SPED 459 – Home, School and Community Relations 3 Credit(s)
• SPED 462 – Individual Behavior and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
• SPED 465 – Methods/Curriculum: Behavior Disorders Prek-12 3 Credit(s)
• SPED 467 – Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
• HSV 454 – Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions 3 Credit(s)

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students will design developmentally appropriate learning environments that reflect knowledge of individual and group needs in early childhood development.

• ECE 334 – Field Experience: Infant/Toddler 1 Credit(s)
• ECE 335 – Field Experience: Prekindergarten 2 Credit(s)
• ECE 451 – Introduction to Early Childhood 3 Credit(s)
• ECE 452 – Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood 3 Credit(s)
• ECE 455 – Methods and Curriculum of Early Childhood 3 Credit(s)
• ECE 456 – Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood 3 Credit(s)

Choose 6 Credit(s) in Electives From*:

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Human Services
• Communications

*Note: Must be 200 level or above.

Total Credits: 21

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students will use assessment data to inform instruction that supports the whole child—academically, behaviorally, and socially.

Requirements

• EDU 298 – Field Based Learning 3 Credit(s)
• HSV 221 – Introduction to Human Services 3 Credit(s)
• HSV 384 – Social Welfare Programs and Policies 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 240 – Conflict Resolution 3 Credit(s)
• SOC 240 – Diversity in the United States 3 Credit(s)

Choose 6 Credit(s) in Electives From*:

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Human Services
• Communications

Note: Must be 200 level or above.

Total Credits: 21

A traditional education program is designed for students who want to earn a teaching license and work as certified classroom teachers in K–12 schools. These programs include student teaching and state licensure requirements. In contrast, the Educational Studies degree at UIU is a non-licensure program. It provides a broad understanding of education, child development, and learning theory, but does not lead to teacher certification. Instead, it prepares you for supporting roles in education, community organizations, curriculum design, or policy, as well as graduate study in areas like counseling, higher education, or educational leadership.

This program is a great fit if you want to make a difference in education but don’t plan to become a licensed K–12 classroom teacher. It’s designed for students who are passionate about supporting learners, shaping educational programs, and influencing education policy or community initiatives. If you see yourself working in nonprofits, community organizations, higher education, curriculum development, or preparing for graduate school in counseling, human development, or leadership, then Educational Studies may be the right path for you.