Online Bachelor of Arts in Education in Educational Studies
Educational and learning experiences exist in a variety of spaces outside of the classroom. The Bachelor of Arts in educational studies (BAE) allows you to explore the impact of education on society, the act of learning and your role as an educator. By completing coursework and field experiences through an internship series, you’ll learn how you can improve your community through education.
Quick facts
Next start date: 06/29/2023
Total classes: 41
Weeks per class: 7.5-15
Total credit hours: 120
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What you’ll learn in this educational studies program
This educational studies degree online prepares you to work with people of all ages across nonprofit settings, community institutions, civic organizations and businesses. In the program, you’ll develop cultural competence for social justice in education, including self-awareness, understanding others and recognizing societal inequities. You’ll also gain a variety of skills essential for education professionals, such as:
- Advocacy in education.
- Collaboration and communication.
- Design thinking.
- Facilitating learning experiences for diverse people in different contexts.
- Fostering equity and inclusion.
- Leadership and innovation in education.
Can I become a teacher with this degree?
The BAE in educational studies is a non-licensure education degree that provides opportunities for students who want to work in education, but don’t want to be a classroom teacher. This program is ideal for those interested in improving workplaces and communities through best practices in education. Upon graduation, you’ll also be prepared for graduate studies, such as master’s in education programs that can lead to teacher certification, education policy careers and more.
What can you do with a degree in educational studies?
An educational studies degree prepares you to pursue a wide array of careers in industries ranging from business to community health. In this type of education role, your responsibilities may include developing learning partnerships, teaching company policies, planning educational field trips and more. The communication and leadership skills you’ll gain in this degree also prepare you for related jobs in marketing, advocacy and community outreach.
Will my educational studies degree say 'online'?
Educational studies degree: The jobs you can get
In this educational studies degree online, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed for jobs in non-classroom learning environments across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Career examples for the educational studies degree include, but are not limited to:
Corporate Trainer
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
GED Instructor
Instructional Specialist
Museum Educator
Recreation Coordinator
Resident Director
Social Services Director
Technical Writer
Educational studies from prestigious teaching faculty
The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including cognitive science, psychology and economics – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Educational studies from prestigious teaching faculty
The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including cognitive science, psychology and economics – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Educational studies degree admission requirements
first-year student
You are considered a first-year student for application purposes if you have not attended college at all, or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours (with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA).
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is the only U.S. college of education to rank in the top 15 in both on-campus and online graduate education degrees.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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