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Educational Studies, BS

Educational Studies at Greenville University

The educational studies major prepares you for abundant opportunities outside of seeking an Illinois State Teaching License. You could work in museum education, national parks or outdoor education, community education programs, mission or ministry education, or private institutions. This program does not lead to an Illinois State Teaching License.

Check out more about the educational program at Greenville University.

 
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GU in a View

90% job placement

Ninety percent of graduates from Greenville University’s School of Education find work in the field of education within the first year after graduation.

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Educational Career

Pursue a unique career where you'll educate outside of the public school classroom. Educational studies is an excellent choice for those interested in museum education, national parks/outdoor education, community education programs, mission/ministry education, or private institutions.

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Experience

Find multiple opportunities to interact with other teaching professionals in field experience observations. During your first Interterm as an education major, you will observe in urban schools in St. Louis. During your second Interterm, you will observe in classrooms in East St. Louis, allowing you to experience a wide variety of culturally diverse settings.

 

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Faith-based

Faith-based

Learn to incorporate your faith into both your studies and your career.

Character Education

Character Education

Earn nationally recognized certification in character education from Character Plus and learn to educate the whole child.

Select Concentrations

Select Concentrations

Choose from one of the following concentrations to narrow your studies: Christian education, early childhood, elementary, special education and teaching English to speakers of other languages.

 

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Curriculum & Course Requirements

Curriculum & Course Requirements

Learn about the variety of courses and view the curriculum requirements needed to complete this program.
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