BA Educational Studies
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEN ED (ENGL 110) | 3 |
| FYEX 100 First Year Seminar | 3 |
| GEN ED (COMM 100) | 3 |
| ANTH 121 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEN ED (WELLNESS) | 3 |
| GEN ED (Foundations of Math) | 3 |
| GEN ED (W-Writing Intensive Course) | 3 |
| ANTH 223 OR 227 OR 326 OR 336 OR 327 (Consult w/advisor) | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 211 Foundations Modern Education (*Take the same section for both 211 & 241) | 3 |
| EDFN 241 Psychological Found of Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 237 Appl Found Contemp Special Ed | 3 |
| EDFN 320 OR 330 | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Contemporary Education Approaches Elective (ERCH 315, 316 or EDUC 433, 403 or EDFN 355) | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| GEN ED (W-Writing Intensive Elective) | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Contemporary Education Approaches Elective (ERCH 315, 316 or EDUC 433, 403 or EDFN 355) | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| GEN ED (ADVANCED WRITING) | 3 |
| GEN ED (Perspectives) | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Contemporary Education Approaches Elective (ERCH 315, 316 or EDUC 433, 403 or EDFN 355) | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| GEN ED (W-Writing Intensive) | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SEED 321 Issues in Secondary Ed (Consult with advisor--requires field placement) | 3 |
| GFED 370 Teaching Gifted Learners | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Contemporary Education Approaches Elective (ERCH 315, 316 or EDUC 433, 403 or EDFN 355) | 3 |
| EDFN 300 Education Capstone or Research Experience | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| GEN ED (G1, G2, G3) | 3 |
| Recommended Minor or Free Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |