Educational Studies
An interdisciplinary major and minor that emphasize the broader social context that surrounds, informs and shapes education.
Bringing disciplines together
Interested in education, but don’t see yourself as a classroom teacher? Our educational studies major was designed for students like you. Part of the department’s goal of offering various pathways for students to explore their interests in education, this major ensures you will use the insights of several disciplines (history, philosophy, anthropology, sociology and psychology) to understand the importance of education for individuals, communities and societies.
Examining the big picture
This major examines the meaning of, challenges to, and possibilities of various forms of informal and formal education. You’ll enrich your knowledge of yourself and of society through a study of how different groups and populations experience education in its diverse manifestations and cross-cultural practices.
Career opportunities
Education is multi-faceted and occurs in diverse learning sites. The educational studies major will prepare you for a variety of careers (some of which may require more education or certification), such as:
- School Counseling
- Nonprofit & Community Organizations
- Peace Corps
- Education Policy
- International Teaching and Education
- Museum and Zoo Education
- Speech Pathology
- Teach for America (and other teaching programs)
- Health Education
- Admissions and Higher Education
- Alternative pathways to teacher licensure
Graduate school opportunities
Students who major in educational studies will be well-prepared for graduate school. The major emphasizes a challenging academic approach to the study of society and education, encouraging collaboration across academic disciplines and underscoring a diversity of scholarly perspectives. The transferable skills acquired through theoretical explorations and academic research will equip students for the intellectual rigor of graduate school.