Program Overview

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Education Sciences Program Overview

The Education Sciences major promotes an understanding of education and learning systems, policy, and outcomes in traditional and non-traditional contexts. This degree prepares individuals for a variety of career paths and for graduate school.

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

Program Description

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.

Career Opportunities

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.

Critical Tracking Courses

• EDF 1005: Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDF 2085: Teaching Diverse Populations (3 credits)
• EME 2040: Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits)

Core Courses

• EDF 3210: Educational Psychology (3 credits)
• EDF 3604: Social Foundations of Education (3 credits)
• EDF 3423: Educational Research Design (3 credits)
• EEX 2000: Impact of Disabilities: Home, Community and Workplace (3 credits)
• EME 3813: Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments (3 credits)

Capstone Courses

• EDG 2021: Critical Issues in Education (1 credit)
• EDG 4931: Senior Seminar Education Sciences (2 credits)
• EDG 4078: Experiential Learning in Education (3 credits)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Explain foundational ideas and best practices in educational practices and policies, educational psychology, human exceptionalities, educational statistics and measurement, and educational technologies.
• Apply foundational ideas and best practices to understand problems of practice and generate viable solutions in formal and informal education and training settings.
• Enact goals for professional growth, ethical practices, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively in all forms in a professional environment, adapting appropriately for exceptionality and diversity among individuals.

Curriculum Map

The curriculum map outlines the introduction, reinforcement, and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes across various courses.

Assessment Types

• Final projects
• Experiential learning experiences

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements. Before graduating, students must complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.