EDS_BA - Education Sciences
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About this Program
- College: Education
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Specializations: Disabilities in Society | Early Childhood Studies | Educational Psychology and Research | Educational Technology | General Studies | Schools, Society and Policy
- Credits for Degree: 120
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
About This Program
This major is not a teacher or educator preparation program, rather an exploration of the educational and psychological foundations, research and policy as applied to instruction, learning, and professional development in school and community settings. Core courses serve as an introduction to the many fields of professional practice and research. Students may develop a General Studies curriculum or may choose a specialization in Disabilities in Society, Early Childhood Studies, Educational Psychology and Research, Educational Technology, or Schools, Society and Policy.
Graduates of the major would be prepared for a career in a government, non-profit, or education setting and for graduate studies. It would be appropriate for students interested in leading discussions about schools and education, informing policy, optimizing e-learning, advocating for accessibility, and supporting the mission of institutions of learning.
Coursework for the Major
Students must complete 30 credits of coursework for the education sciences major to include a 15-credit core and a 15-credit specialization. The specialization must be declared no later than semester 6. Each specialization's coursework requirements are specified after the Critical Tracking section. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in a course for it to be applied to the major. A minimum 15 credits of major-related courses must be completed at the University of Florida.
All education sciences majors are required to attend colloquia, contribute to seminars, and participate in experiential learning.
Critical Tracking Courses | 3 courses total
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDF 2085 | Teaching Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 |
Core Courses | 5 courses total
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDF 3210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDF 3604 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDF 3423 | Educational Research Design | 3 |
| EEX 2000 | Impact of Disabilities: Home, Community and Workplace | 3 |
| EME 3813 | Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments | 3 |
Capstone Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDG 2021 | Critical Issues in Education (S/U; A colloquium series that explores current education issues and research. Guest lectures from faculty) | 1 |
| EDG 4931 | Senior Seminar Education Sciences (S/U; Seniors present findings/summary of experiential learning) | 2 |
| EDG 4078 | Experiential Learning in Education (Research, Internship, Service Learning, Study Abroad) | 3 |