Bachelor in Educational Studies
Carroll University
Key Information
Campus location
Waukesha, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 36,400 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* additional fees may apply / on average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for fulltime international undergraduate students
Introduction
Learning happens everywhere and many teachers work outside of a classroom. Education can happen in community centers, the workplace, non-profit agencies, recreation centers, churches, and other locations. In our educational studies program, you’ll have numerous opportunities to examine the role and function of education in our society and you’ll develop the tools needed to teach in a variety of non-traditional settings.
Carroll University’s educational studies program prepares you for a variety of education-related careers outside of the traditional K-12 classrooms. You’ll learn about the variety of ways in which education occurs in our society, the history of schooling, and innovative approaches to education. You’ll also study approaches to special education, teaching students with exceptional needs, and the psychology of development and learning. In addition, you’ll work one-on-one with a faculty mentor to select other courses that relate to your career interests.
Our educational studies program builds the foundation for a flexible career with a variety of options, such as social work, corporate training, human resources positions, literacy development, social service agencies, tutoring, workforce development, sales, community education, and many more. An educational studies major can also help prepare you for graduate studies in programs such as school psychology, guidance counseling, school social work, occupational therapy, or physical therapy. Note that this major does not lead to teacher certification.
Carroll has a rich tradition of teaching excellence, and the exceptional quality of our education programs is recognized by educators and administrators in area school districts and educational organizations. Our strong community and school partnerships ensure that you’ll receive extensive experiences in learning, teaching, and networking while at Carroll. These embedded internship and field experiences provide opportunities to apply theory on teaching and learning to real-world scenarios.
Minor
In addition to the major, Carroll offers a minor in educational studies that complement many areas of study:
- Educational Studies Minor
Program Outcome
Using education as a lens, this major facilitates the development of the 21st century skills necessary for success in a variety of professions. Through the program students will:
- Explore and analyze issues faced by professionals working in various traditional and non-traditional educational settings.
- Understand the cultural influences of family, class, religion, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation and school community on an individual’s educational opportunity.
- Identify personal and professional perspectives in multicultural and intercultural education.
- Understand and implement the methodological approaches used in educational research.
- Articulate the interrelationship between cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
The Educational Studies major provides students with an opportunity to gain a foundation in education. This major will also benefit students whose future careers require working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults outside of a traditional K-12 setting.
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Career Opportunities
Our majors pursue careers in:
- K-12 education
- Higher education
- Adult and continuing education
- Business and industry
- Government
- Nonprofit
Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:
- Indian Prairie School District
- Kunming International Academy
- Waukesha Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department
- Neenah School District
- Tioga School
- Kenosha Public Museum
- MPS-Dover School
- Lake Bluff School District
- West Allis School District
- Kenosha Unified School District
- Wood Dale School District #7
- Waukesha School District
- YMCA at Pabst Farms
- AVID
Types of employers for educational studies graduates:
- Educational institutions
- Marketing and publishing companies
- Social service agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Government agencies
- Professional associations
- Vocational services
- Consulting firms
Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in educational studies:
- Early childhood teacher
- Early childhood center director
- Home-based educators
- Corporate trainers
- Child-life specialists
- Manager for afterschool and summer programming
- Facilities coordinators
- Youth pastors
- Camp directors
Curriculum
Required Courses
- EDU 102 - Exploration in Education and Society 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 202 - Intercultural Context in Education 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 203 - Educational Psychology 4 Hour(s) or
PSY 221 - Life-Span Psychology 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 395 - Design, Development, and Delivery of Educational Programs 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 400 - Capstone in Elementary Educational Studies 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 405 - Educational Studies Internship 2 Hour(s)
Electives
(Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following):
- EDU 249 - Development, Observation, and Assessment 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 261 - Introduction to Inclusive Education 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 290 - Instructional Design for the Early Adolescent/Adolescent Learner 2 Hour(s)
- EDU 302 - Educational Advocacy 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 306 - Literacy in the Disciplines 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 323 - Literacy I: Early Childhood - Middle Childhood 4 Hour(s)
and - EDU 326 - Mathematics in the Elementary/Middle School 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 360 - Teaching and Learning with English Language Learners 2 Hour(s)
- EDU 364 - Collaboration for Academic, Social and Career Development 4 Hour(s)
Note:
For BS/Math/Computational requirements, students may complete:
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
and - MAT 104 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I 4 Hour(s)
and - MAT 201 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II 4 Hour(s) or
CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
and - CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
Internships
We help you build real-world experience, explore careers, and network with professionals through internship opportunities. Recent placements include the following companies:
- Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
- Retzer Nature Center
- Waukesha, Pewaukee, Elmbrook, Mukwonago, and Muskego School Districts
- Medical College of Wisconsin Outreach
- YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
- Carroll University Office of Student Activities
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
The University participates in three types of financial aid programs for its International students: scholarships, grants, and employment.
Scholarships
Carroll University offers completive scholarships for international undergraduate students. 100 percent of Carroll University students receive scholarship assistance, which helps them find a balance between studies, work, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships play a key role in maintaining Carroll's accessibility for all students. On average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students.
Grants
Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated financial need in addition to the guaranteed International scholarship. Like scholarships, grants are considered gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Student Employment
University employment opportunities allow students to work part-time on campus, earn an hourly wage and receive a monthly paycheck while attending Carroll. Students may work from approximately five to fourteen hours each week. The number of hours a student may work depends upon the student’s financial aid award. International students get awarded an average of $2,000-$2,500 in university employment grants every year.
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