Educational Studies (BAE)

Introduces digital technologies and their place in society. Applies 21st-century skills to problem solving using digital technology applications including spreadsheets and databases.

Explores and understands diverse forms and roles of education across multiple settings and populations, and from those encounters, evaluates how those forms and embedded practices support different values that are commonly tied to education. This evaluation includes the analysis of fundamental questions about justice, equity, opportunity and fairness in education.

Examines the relationships among cultural values, social contexts and learners' experiences. Explores the role of prejudice, stereotypes, institutional racism and sexism, and cultural incompatibilities in learning environments. Students debate fundamental questions about justice, equity, opportunity and fairness in order to develop their personal values and beliefs about diversity in learning.

Connects critical concepts in coursework to field-based opportunities. Identifies social concerns that define an educational field as well as known supports and possible barriers. Given the specified discipline of a field, defines learning opportunities as well as opportunities for leadership, advocacy and innovation.

Advocates for educational solutions that change communities and lives by addressing social concerns. Applies professional ethics to navigate through formal systems to change educational environments that meet the needs of a diverse population within a specific community. Expands one's experience in education across different cultural and social settings. Students communicate and collaborate globally to share findings and solutions on the world stage.

Explores a variety of learning theories. Covers the role of the educator, the role of the student, and how tools and systems can help facilitate teaching and learning opportunities. Students design learning experiences for a specific need or opportunity using current research-based learning theories.

Students learn about internship opportunities in nonprofit, government and for-profit organizations. Expands knowledge of educational opportunities in culturally and socially diverse educational spaces. Secures a placement for an upcoming two-semester internship. Students gain a foundation in human-centered design as a process for making changes in educational contexts.

Examines global formal and informal partnerships to design innovative and sustainable educational initiatives that address social concerns and meet the needs of diverse populations. Shares solutions through professional communication using technology to collaborate with diverse groups.

Surveys major themes and recent findings in the area of human development across the lifespan, with emphasis on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Examines the impact of ethnic, gender and cultural factors on development. Applies theories of human development to various educational environments and learning activities.

Analyzes current education systems for their ability to meet the needs of diverse populations. Designs sustainable solutions to promote inclusivity in learning environments. Applies current research-based learning theories through a design process. Students advocate for education that changes communities and lives by developing educational solutions that address social concerns.