Educational Studies Degree
The mission of the educational studies major at Hiram College is to foster intellectual excellence and social responsibility. Students are provided a platform on which to engage and study the issues and implications of education in the myriad environments where it exists in order to face the urgent challenges of the times.
Educational Studies Degree Course Overview
Hiram’s education major is designed to give students a well-rounded understanding of educational institutions, educational processes, and how social and cultural factors affect these elements. Our education courses will help students not only have a thorough knowledge of these topics but will equip them with the skills needed to apply what they’ve learned to real-world learning environments. The educational studies program is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the learning and teaching process, yet seek careers in non-school or non-teaching settings.
An overview of some of the courses that are required for Hiram’s Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies include:
- EDUC 10300 – Making Education Studies Work for You
- EDUC 15000 – Education Culture and Society
- EDUC 29000 – Ethics of Collaboration
- EDUC 38700 – Pedagogy and Instruction
- EDUC 49800 – Internship
- EDUC 48010 – Senior Seminar: Education Studies
These courses will be spread out over a year pathway, as students take Hiram’s core required courses, elective courses, and area of concentration courses.
View the educational studies degree’s complete courses and requirements in our course catalog.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
The educational studies major has areas of concentration that include:
- Academic Support Services
- Arts Education (Non-Licensure)
- Children with Exceptionalities
- Education of Students from Birth to Age 5
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Family Education: Social Work
- Higher Education and Residence Life
- Juvenile Justice Education
- Museum and Nonprofit Education
- Youth Sport Management and School Athletics
- Youth Support and Counseling
4-Year Undergraduate Degree
Related Options
Teacher Licensure
Hiram College also offers degree pathways that lead to a teaching license. Hiram’s teacher licensure candidates rank among the top in the state with 100% of our candidates passing the educator licensure exams.
Education Major: Program Summary
The educational studies program is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the learning and teaching process, yet seek careers in non-school or non-teaching settings.
Coursework is completed in Educational Foundations, Human Growth and Development, Learning Theory, and Diversity and Collaboration. Each Educational Studies major works with an advisor to tailor their major (via an Area of Concentration) to their career goals.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Education at Hiram College is to prepare intellectually alive, socially responsible, ethically grounded educational leaders.
Vision Statement
Since the founding of Hiram College in 1850, students have joined this learning community to be prepared as teachers within the liberal arts tradition. This tradition prepares teachers to think well and with discipline. The liberal arts education, grounded in the understanding that knowledge is interrelated and interdisciplinary, prepares teachers to think critically, communicate effectively, engage in disciplined inquiry and autonomous learning, and recognize the essential connectedness of all knowledge. We believe that educational leaders who are intellectually alive demonstrate commitment to professional competence, effective pedagogy, and reflective practice.
We believe that educational leaders must be agents of change who are committed to socially responsible practices as evidenced by advocacy for children and adolescents, families, schools, and communities. Socially responsible practice is upheld by the teacher’s commitment to accountability through data-driven assessment and differentiation with the goal of improving student learning. We believe that educational leaders who engage in ethically grounded practice establish respectful, supportive, caring learning environments that foster equitable access to knowledge and make use of efficacious practice.
educational studies Career Paths
There are numerous career paths you can choose from once you obtain your Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, with some of those including:
- School counselor
- Residence hall director
- Educational policy analyst
- Career services specialist
- Museum guide/ educator
- Camp director
- Athletic coach
- Art educator
- Corporate trainer
- After-school education coordinator
Ways to Get Involved as an Education Major
The Hiram College Education Club is a student-run organization that works to promote the welfare and ongoing education of both children and adults, to coordinate and facilitate ongoing and one-time educational programs for Hiram students, and to work cooperatively with other organizations.
How Hiram Stands Out for a Bachelor of Arts in Education
When looking to obtain your education degree in the northeast Ohio area, you’ll find that Hiram College is committed to providing the best opportunities for students. The benefits of choosing Hiram College for your Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies include:
- Internship opportunities – As part of our educational studies degree requirement, our students take part in internships to gain real-life experience and connect what they’ve learned in the classroom to different environments and fields.
- 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio – Hiram has a focus on fostering collaborative relationships, which is why we offer small class sizes. Throughout the teacher licensure program, students can work closely with professors and create connections that will last beyond graduation.
- A wide variety of majors and minors – For students who are looking to enhance their education major, Hiram offers 32 additional majors and 37 minors, allowing students to expand their undergraduate studies.
- Centralized location – Hiram is conveniently close to cities such as Akron, Youngstown, and Cleveland, with Columbus and western Pennsylvania being fairly close as well, making it easy for students to come from different areas.
Hiram College is also proud to hold various college accreditations and continues to maintain the standard of providing students with the tools and technology they need to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Education Studies Degree
Begin Your Journey at Hiram
Start the application process today for our education studies degree program. If you have any additional questions about our education major, contact us and we’ll be ready to help.
Faculty
Kelly NewVine, Ph.D.
Melinda Ensinger, Ed.D.
Julie Slisz, M.Ed.
Matt Hisrich
Rachel Jones
Abbey Galeza, Ph.D.
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