Educational Studies
Educational studies at Saint Martin's is a non-certification program for individuals interested in gaining knowledge, skills and pedagogy in education theory and application. The program offers five areas of focus: Community education; Early childhood education; Foundation studies in education and culture; Health and fitness; STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).
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Why Saint Martin's University?
At Saint Martin’s the focus of educational studies is on the cultivation of best practices to facilitate learning and to administer learning programs. Graduates receive in-depth knowledge of the field of education combined with a focus area to meet their career needs.
Career paths
The following career opportunities are available based on your area of focus:
- Early childhood education: Child care, parenting, child development services in related professions
- Health and fitness: Coaching, personal trainer, teaching fitness classes in non-school settings (e.g. YMCA)
- Community education: Education related activities in community agencies, churches, museums, advocacy groups, etc.
- Foundation studies in education and culture: Teaching overseas, tutoring, international education organization staff member
- STEM: Education related activities in museums, STEM advocacy agencies (i.e., Sierra Club), government agencies, etc.
Educational Studies Requirements
Program coursework integrates the knowledge and skills of the 21st century: core knowledge and skills; learning and innovation skills; information, media, technology, and research; life and career skills.
Core curriculum requirements
Please see the core curriculum section of the catalog.
Lower-division education courses
- ED 204: Culture, Equity and Education (3)
- ED 205: Learning and Development (3)
Upper-division courses
- ED 418: Critical Narratives and Historical Integrations in Teaching (2)
- SED 359: Introduction to Exceptionalities (3) (The practicum for Educational Studies students cannot be completed in a public school setting)
- ED 469: Capstone in Educational Studies (3)
- ED 493: Internship in Educational Studies (3)
AND at least thirteen more semester hours in upper-level education courses.
Concentration courses
Students will choose an approved area of focus for additional credit hours. Common concentration areas include:
Community Education: SOC, PSY, BUS, RLS, CJ, HIST, PLS
Early Childhood Education: ED, ECE, PSY, SOC
Foundation Studies in Education and Culture: SOC, ED, BUS
Health and Fitness: PE, ED, PSY, NUR
STEM: BIO, MTH, CHM, SCI, CSC, GE, CE, ME, PHY
Elective coursework to reach 120 semester credit hours minimum
Additional elective courses as needed to meet the 120 semester credit minimum for the bachelor's degree.
- Diversity in educational systems
- Technology for the classroom
- Education law and issues of abuse
- Issues and trends in English language learners and bilingual education
- Secondary literacy
- Arts and movement
- Philosophy of reading instruction
Educational Studies at a Glance
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Program Type
- Major
- Campus
- Main (Lacey)
- Type of Instruction
- In Person
