Interdisciplinary Studies (Education)

Program Overview

Radford University's Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) degree prepares students to become highly skilled educators through hands-on experiences. With five concentrations, students can become teachers for children from birth through grade 12. The program emphasizes collaboration and engagement, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. Graduates have a near 100% job placement rate within six months of completion, with an average starting salary of $48,000.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) degree at Radford University is designed to prepare students to become highly skilled educators through hands-on, practical experiences. With five concentrations, students are equipped to become teachers of children from birth through grade 12. The program's reputation is renowned for preparing responsive and engaged professionals who teach, lead, and serve in the field of education.

Teaching

• Teaching Methods:
Students in the program engage in hands-on, practical experiences from freshman year through graduation. They have opportunities to practice their teaching skills in authentic education settings and participate in professional events and activities alongside their professors.
• Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes the importance of collaboration and engagement. Students can select classes across the university in fields directly related to their degree concentration area, allowing them to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals.

Careers:

• Career Paths:
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in public schools or agencies as teachers of children from birth through grade 12. The degree also prepares students to enter graduate programs to become literacy specialists, educational leaders, or curriculum specialists.
• Job Placement:
Graduates of the program have a near 100% job placement rate within 6 months of completion, with an average salary of $48,000 in the first year of their teaching career.