Education and Social Policy Studies, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Education and Social Policy Studies is designed for students interested in the field of education but not necessarily in teacher licensure. Students in the major will develop knowledge and skills related to learning theory, sociological theory, child/adolescent development, social and education policy, social services, and advocacy. Course work draws from the fields of education, psychology, sociology, social work, and business to prepare graduates to think holistically about support systems and structures that serve children, adolescents, and marginalized populations and to work in a variety of education and social service roles.

Students in the major will complete a core set of classes and then choose a concentration that meets their individual interest. An internship in an education or social services placement is required and students will also select a minor to broaden their knowledge and skill set.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Education and Social Policy Studies major, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of child and adolescent development and learning theory; 
  • Demonstrate understanding of human diversity and differences and model culturally responsive practices;
  • Demonstrate understanding of and apply educational and social theories in practical settings; 
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with individual and group stakeholders; and
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional practice.

Required Core Courses

 

Take all of the following:

EDU-2103Inclusion and Inclusive Curricular Practices

3

EDU-5029Internship in Education and Social Policy Studies

1

PSY-1013GGeneral Psychology

3

SOC-1013GIntroduction to Sociology

3

aSWK-2073Social Justice & Advocacy

3

aSWK-4033Analysis of Social Policy

3

Take one of the following: (3)

EDU-1073Introduction to Multicultural Education

3

SWK-2003GCultural and Human Diversity

3

Take one set of courses from the following: (4-5)

EDU-1033Foundations of Inclusive Education

3

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AND

EDU-1031Foundations of Inclusive Education Laboratory

1

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OR

aSWK-1013Introduction to Social Work

3

-
AND

SWK-1012Social Work Field Observation I

2

Take two of the following: (6)

EDU-2023GThe Learner and the Learning Process

3

PSY-2013Life Span Developmental Psychology

3

PSY-3063Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY-3073Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence

3

Core Total 29-30 Hours

The student with a major in Education and Social Policy Studies must complete one of the four concentrations listed below.