COMMUNITY EDUCATION MAJOR
Students interested in working in community-related educational settings should pursue a major in Community Education. Students can explore programs that serve children, families, and the community at large such as, but not limited to, youth advocacy programs, historical museums, children’s museums, art museums, theater groups, recreational programs, parent groups, health related programs, family shelters, and other family support service organizations.
Overview:
Students must minor in a related area that supports their career goals and aspirations.
Minors must be approved by the Community Education Coordinator.
In order to register for the Integrating Senior Seminar, ED 3985, students must have completed all required Education courses (with no outstanding incompletes in the major). Students who do not meet this requirement must obtain the permission of the Department.
CORE REQUIREMENTS | Credits |
|---|---|
Prerequisite Coursework: | |
PSY 1400 Child Development | 3 |
Core Coursework: | |
ED 2161 Educational Psychology | 3 |
ED 2412 Strategies for the Effective Educator: Elementary/Secondary | 3 |
ED 2420 School, Family & Community | 3 |
SPE 2600 Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
ED 3985 Integrating Senior Seminar | 3 |
ED 3510 or SOC 2420 Leadership or Working with Groups and Communities | 3 |
Required Coursework and Co-requisite Field Work: | |
ED 2344 Field Observation/Participation: 2 School-Age / Youth Setting 2 | |
ED 2455 Programming for Positive Youth Development | 3 |
ED 4568 Practicum: Community Based Program | 6 |
ED 4568SM Practicum Seminar | 0 |
Students must minor in a related area that supports their career goals and aspirations.