Bachelor of Art in Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Education is a educational science degree. Students in this program study how human learn. They examine the research, theories, and history of various educational issues such as teaching, educational technology. Graduates of this program are inclined to professions that are related to the Educational/Training Sector.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Arts in Education also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of education, graduates in this degree program will be able to:

• Explore classic and contemporary educational theories.
• Examine educational research ethics and practice.
• Identify the influence of culture on education.

Degree Program Requirements
General Education Requirements (34 semester credits)

English Composition - 6 semester credits (Select 2 Courses)

ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester credits (Select 2 Courses)

ECON 101 - Microeconomics
ECON 102 - Macroeconomics
GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography
SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
CSFD220 - Human Sexuality
SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science - 3 semester credits (Select One Course)

SCIN100 - Introduction to Biology
SCIN101 - Introduction to Chemistry
SCIN102 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
SCIN103 - Introduction to Physics
SCIN104 - Introduction to Astronomy
SCIN105 - Introduction to Environmental Science
SCIN106 - Introduction to Meteorology
SCIN107 - Introduction to Natural Science
SCIN110 - Introduction to Human Ecology

Mathematics - 3 semester credits (Select One Course)

MATH 110 - College Algebra
MATH 111 - College Trigonometry
MATH 125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MATH 225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester credits (Select 2 Courses)

HIST101 - American History to 1877
HIST102 - American History since 1877
HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HIST121 - Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
HIST122 - Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
HIST223 - History of Russia
HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities - 3 semester credits (Select One Course)

SPAN100 - Spanish I
SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: SPAN100]
FREN100 - French I
FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: FREN100)
ARAB100 - Arabic I
ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite:ARAB100 ]
RUSS100 - Russian I
RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite:RUSS100 ]
CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: CHIN100]
GERM100 - German I
GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: GERM100]
MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions
ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL300 - Logic (3 hours) [Prerequisite: PHIL101)
COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester credits (Select One Course)

LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
LITR221 - American Literature from the Civil War to Present
LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester credits (Select One Course)

POLS210 - American Government I
IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core Courses (21 semester credits) 7 Courses

EDG112 - Integrative Instruction
EDG114 - Science Teaching Methods
EDG216 - Diversity and Today's Teacher
EDG301 - Personalized System of Instruction: Foundations of Education
EDG310 - Computer Applications In Teaching
EDG320 - Professional Studies in Instruction
EDG426 – Educational Assessment

Major Courses (18 semester credits) (Select 6 Courses )

Students enrolled in the program must take six (6) courses (18 semester credits) from the list below.
EDG322 - Evaluation of Instruction
EDG323 - Diagnostic Teaching: Using Literacy as a Frame for Diagnostic Teaching
EDG324 - Current Research in Curriculum and Instruction
EDG325 - Multi-Media in Instructional Design
EDG326 - Language Arts Processes .
EDG327 - Learning Disabilities
EDG410 - Student Teaching
EDG420 Classroom Management
EDG475 - Special Studies Teacher Education
                    
Seminar Course (6 semester credits)

EDG497 - Senior Seminar in Legal Studies
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all core and major courses prior to enrollment.

Electives (39 semester credits) (Select 13 Courses)

Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill core or major requirements. Credits applied   in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.