The major in Education Studies will allow students who would like to explore careers in education or related fields to major in education without pursuing a license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students will be able to prepare for careers in community organizations, museums, curriculum development, etc. Also, WSU students majoring in occupational sciences, communication sciences and disorders, psychology, sociology, and urban studies, amongst others, may be particularly interested in adding a major in education studies.

Requirements: Take a minimum of 18 Credits in Foundations of Education. You must take at least one course from each category; 2 or more courses can be taken from any category except Introduction. Take 18 credits in advanced Education electives at the 300, 400, or 500 level. If you use a course to meet Foundations of Education, you cannot also use it as an upper-level elective. A 3-credit Capstone or Internship Experience is also required.

Please Note: This major will not lead to any license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Stage 2 Methods courses can only be taken with permission of advisor and instructor.

With the exception of ED-304 Best Practices for English Language Learners, upper-level electives should not be Stage II courses counting toward licensure unless special permission is granted by an advisor and the course instructor.