This Education Studies program has been developed for students who want to develop teaching skills but do not plan to pursue a position in a school where a teaching license would be required. This program might include obtaining positions working in some private schools, curriculum writing, camp staff positions, training postings, or working with children outside of public education. Such a program should be designed in consultation with a faculty advisor after the student has had significant college experience. TESOL and Intercultural Studies minors would pair well with this degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

In keeping with the overall goals of the university, the Teacher Education Department expects Education Studies graduates to demonstrate the following broad learner outcomes:

1. Candidates will apply principles of learner development and learning differences to create safe, supportive learning environments and work effectively with diverse families in various educational settings.
2. Candidates will apply knowledge of content to developing equitable and inclusive learning experiences.
3. Candidates will apply Arkansas Teaching and Learning standards to assessments, plans for instruction, and instructional strategies to provide equitable and inclusive learning for students in various educational settings.  
4. Candidates will apply knowledge of professional responsibility to engage in professional learning, act ethically, and work effectively with students in various educational settings. 

Note: John Brown University candidates wishing to take professional education and major field courses off campus or through correspondence must obtain written permission from the department chair and the Registrar's Office in advance.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.) degree with major in Education Studies

Note: This degree program does not lead to licensure.