Faculty: Marchetti, Chair; Conrad, Love, McDonnell-Jones, Peacock, Yesbeck.
The education studies major prepares graduates to be discerning communicators, critical thinkers, and reflective problem-solvers committed to creating supportive and collaborative learning communities that value diversity, equity, and inclusivity, meeting the needs of all learners. It provides a broad overview of the foundation and issues in education, including but not limited to the following:
- Education systems and stakeholders
- Learner development and learning differences
- Instructional planning and curriculum design
- Assessment and evaluation
- Facilitating continuous improvement in education
The education studies program does not result in teacher licensure, so it is not intended for students preparing to teach in public K-12 schools. Instead, it is designed for students interested in education-related careers (i.e., education lawyers, policymakers, corporate trainers, instructional designers, curriculum publishers, school counselors, or higher education professionals).