Program Overview

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Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, B.A. - Community Education Online

The fully online bachelor's degree program with interdisciplinary social sciences community education specialization from the University of West Florida provides a broad view of issues related to educating children and youth in a variety of settings.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 11
• Credit Hours: 120
• Course Length: 16 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 48 months

Why Study Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at UWF?

The Community Education specialization provides a framework for designing educational programming outside of the traditional classroom. Students will explore the variety of agencies that provide educational programs and learn various instructional strategies to provide meaningful programs that meet the needs of various constituents.

High-Impact Practices

• Collaboration: Participate in collaborative learning experiences and activities as you develop knowledge of informal education—UDL principles in particular
• Service Learning: Engage in service learning in an informal and community-based setting of your choice
• Field Instruction: Develop an awareness and appreciation of the unique features of each community and educational context

What You Will Learn

Graduates of this specialization are prepared to work in a variety of community-based settings or agencies that provide educational programming for children and youth. Students will be able to plan and deliver flexible educational programs in informal and community-based educational settings. Some of these settings include:

• Museums
• Environmental education centers
• Summer camps
• After-school programs
• Houses of worship
• Nonprofit organizations

By completing this degree, students will be able to:

• Plan developmentally appropriate interactions based on goals identified for all learners in community environments
• Use critical thinking skills to evaluate environments and to demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Model clear and acceptable oral and written communication
• Meet community needs while demonstrating ethical and professional practices, leadership and collaborative skills with colleagues and community members

Courses & Requirements

The University of West Florida's B.A. in ISS Community Education online program includes a total of 120 credit hours. After completing 60 credit hours in general education, plus prerequisites, students will need to complete a core of 45 credit hours in major courses. Then, students can choose 15 credit hours of advisor-approved electives to specialize their knowledge or pursue a complementary minor.

Lower Division Courses

• General Education (60 credit hours): Students must satisfy 60 credit hours of general education requirements.
• Lower Division Electives (18-24 credit hours): Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division.
• Common Prerequisites (6 credit hours): Students are required to take two introductory courses in social science.

Major Courses

• EDF 3234 - Applied Foundations of Education
• EDG 4064 - Teaching at Risk Learners
• EDG 4077 - Learning In Community Education Environments
• EDG 4334 - Universal Design for Learning in Community Learning Environments
• EDG 4373 - Integrated Arts and Contemporary Educational Tools
• EDG 4931 - Capstone Seminar in Community Education
• EDG 4944 - High Impact Practice Practicum
• EDG 4947 - High-Impact Practice Seminar
• EEX 3070 - Methods in Inclusion and Collaboration
• TSL 4080 - ESOL Principles and Practices

Choose one of the following:

• DEP 2004 - Human Development Across the Lifespan
• DEP 3103 - Child Development
• DEP 4305 - Psychology of Adolescence

Choose one of the following:

• EDG 4442 - Effective Learning Environments
• ESE 4322 - Instruction, Management, and Assessment: Secondary Education

Choose one of the following:

• LAE 3314 - Literacy for the Emergent Learner
• EDG 4323 - Methods of K-12 Literacy Instruction

Choose one of the following:

• RED 3310 - Literacy Instruction for the Intermediate Learner
• EEX 4772 - Personal, Social and Employment Skills for Exceptional Students

Major-related Courses (15 credit hours)

Choose 15 sh of advisor-approved electives (3000-level or higher), including at least 12 sh of courses not offered by the School of Education.

Admission Requirements

Prior to applying to UWF's online B.A. in ISS Community Education specialization, students must:

• Successfully complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better

Careers & Outcomes

Upon completion of the online social sciences degree program, students can pursue a variety of careers in education that do not require licensure.

Job Titles

• After School Coordinators
• Preschool Teachers
• Museum Educators
• Nonprofit Education Coordinators

Career Outlook

• Employment of archivists, curators and museum workers is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032 (much faster than average)
• Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition Rate per Credit Hour

Undergraduate Online Program Tuition Component | Cost | Total ---|---|--- In-state Tuition | $218.98 per credit hour | $26,277.60 In-state Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 90) | $218.98 per credit hour | $6,569.40 Full Out-of-state Tuition | $648.37 per credit hour | $77,804.40 75% Out-of-state Tuition Waiver | $341.67 per credit hour | $41,000.40

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

• Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition: Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate.
• Military & Veterans: The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students.
• UWF Financial Assistance: The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students.