Educational Studies Curriculum Requirements
Major Requirements
Candidates graduate with a bachelor’s degree but without a teaching license. Upon graduation, candidates are encouraged to enroll in a residency licensure program to earn a teaching license. The major consists of 72-75 credits, and there are seven available concentrations listed below for earning a B.S. in Educational Studies.
Concentration in Elementary Education
Required Courses
24-27 credits
| EDU 1420 Field Experience I (1) | EDU 4070 Professional Orientation (2) |
| EDU 2400 Instructional Technology (2) | EDU 4190 Seminar in Positive Behavior Development (3) |
| EDU 2420 Field Experience II (1) | EDU Elective from chosen licensure content area (3-4) |
| EDU 2510 Foundations of Education (3) | EDU Elective from chosen licensure content area (3-4) |
| EDU 3300 Educational Psychology (3) | EDU Elective from chosen licensure content area (3-4) |
Required Area Content Courses
24 credits (minimum)
This course work will be identified based on the program (degree of study) from which the student is transferring. Courses will be selected from the original degree of study to align with the candidate’s desired teacher licensure area as defined by the NC Residency Licensure requirements. Relevant coursework will be selected in the content area in which a student will seek licensure through an alternative licensure program upon graduation. All area content courses are selected and approved for each student by the department chairperson and teacher education committee content area representative.
Required Elective Courses
24 credits (minimum)
All elective courses are selected and approved for each student by the department chairperson and teacher education committee content area representative. Selected courses will best prepare students for continued studies in the field of education through an alternative licensure program.
Concentration in Physical Education & Health Education
25-27 credits
| EDU 2420 Field Experience II (1) | PHE 2200 Computer Applications in Physical Education & Health Education (3) |
| EDU 3300 Educational Psychology (3) | PHE 3060 Adapted Physical Education (3) |
| EDU 4070 Professional Orientation (2) | EDU Elective from chosen licensure content area (3-4) |
| EDU 4190 Seminar in Positive Behavior Development (3) OR PHE 3300 Behavior Management in Physical Education & Health Education (3) | EDU Elective from chosen licensure content area (3-4) |
| PHE 2050 Introduction to Physical Education & Health Education (4) |
Required Area Content Courses
24 credits (minimum)
This course work will be identified based on the program (degree of study) from which the student is transferring. Courses will be selected from the original degree of study to align with the candidate’s desired teacher licensure area as defined by the NC Residency Licensure requirements. Relevant coursework will be selected in the content area in which a student will seek licensure through an alternative licensure program upon graduation. All area content courses are selected and approved for each student by the department chairperson and teacher education committee content area representative.
Required Elective Courses
24 credits (minimum)
All elective courses are selected and approved for each student by the department chairperson and teacher education committee content area representative. Selected courses will best prepare students for continued studies in the field of education through an alternative licensure program.
Program Fee
Students who declare a major within the Teacher Education department are assessed a program fee that supports access to specialized software used throughout their coursework. This software is essential for documenting field experiences and fulfilling program curriculum requirements. The fee is applied upon declaration of the major and continues annually for the duration of the student’s enrollment in the program.
Special Subject Concentrations
For the full requirements for these special subject concentrations, see the pages below.