College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education

Educational Studies (EDS) (Non-Licensure)

The non-licensure program in Educational Studies prepares students for informal education opportunities, such as becoming a paraprofessional or one-on-one assistant, that do not require a professional teaching license.

 

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Professional Education Non-Licensure Program Transitions Map

    • Attend Majors Meetings
    • Take introductory education courses
    • Dispositions EDU 3264
    • Foundations Obs Hrs (20)
    • Attend Majors Meetings
    • Successfully identify a career path with your academic advisor
    • Polish your resume
    • Attend Majors Meetings
    • Degree Awarded
    • Completion of all requirements for degree
    • Post graduation survey
    • Employer feedback
    • Student assessment of EPP

Professional Education Non-Licensure Co-Curricular Program Map

    • Get to know your FSYSS advisor
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
    • Visit TEAP-C regularly
    • Attend Freshman Convocation
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Register for at least 12 semester hours each semester
    • Meet with your advisor in the Teacher Education and Advisement Partnership Center (TEAP-C) regularly
    • Attend Professional Education Majors meetings
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
    • Apply for internships in the education field
    • Take 12 – 18 semester credit hours
    • Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
    • Attend Professional Majors Meetings
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Visit TEAP-C regularly for support
    • Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
    • Have first degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar/chart your path to graduation with your advisor
    • Take 15-18 semester credit hours, if necessary
    • Build your professional resume
    • Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
    • Apply for internships in the education field
    • Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Have final degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar
    • Complete graduation application
    • Participate in Senior Salute
    • Successfully complete Capstone Seminar
    • Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
    • Update resume
    • Complete job applications
    • Interview for jobs
    • Complete exit survey for EPP
    • Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest

Requirements

The curriculum below is to be used in consultation with the student's advisor. The student must be familiar with the University requirements, the General Education Requirements, and Special Requirements for the above degree. 

Note: This degree does NOT lead to teaching licensure. 

 

Curriculum

The minimum number of hours needed to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies is 120.

Fall semesterSpring semester
Course #TitleCreditsCourse #TitleCredits
Freshman  Freshman  
ENG 1100Intro to Writing/Reading for College5ENG 1102Writing/Researching the Essay4
MTH 1550 or MTH 1750Modern Applications of Mathematics or College Algebra3ELECTIVEFrom List C3
HIS 1XXX1100, 1121 or 11223ELECTIVEFrom List B3
USS 1000Undergraduate Student Success2ELECTIVEFrom List D
*From two different areas		3
EDU 2600Intro to Teacher Education3EDU 3265Educational Technology3
Total 16  16
Sophomore  Sophomore  
EDU 2500Professional Education Seminar2ELECTIVEFrom List D3
EDU 3264Multicultural Education/Field3EDU 2200Intro to Teaching Reading3
EDU 2300Educational Psychology3ELECTIVEFrom List B3
ELECTIVEEducation Elective3ELECTIVEEducation Elective3
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3HHP 1000Health and Wellness2
ELECTIVEFrom List C3EDU 3266Individuals w/Special Needs3
Total 17  17
Junior  Junior  
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3
EDU 3325Measurement & Assessment3EDU 3263Classroom Management/Field3
Total 15  15
Senior  Senior  
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3MAJOR4000 Level Content Course3
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3MAJOR4000 Level Content Course3
MAJOR2000 or 3000 Level Content Course3MAJOR4000 Level Content Course3
MAJOR4000 Level Content Course3EDU 4990Capstone Seminar3
MAJOR4000 Level Content Course3   
Total 15  12

 

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