Educational Studies Major | Charlotte, NC | Wingate
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Educational Studies Major | Charlotte, NC | Wingate
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The Educational Studies major is non-licensure interdisciplinary major with an emphasis on educational foundations and liberal arts. It offers students an opportunity to pursue interests and careers related to education, but not necessarily K-12 teaching. Students have the option to take interdisciplinary coursework related to one of several concentrations (Health and Physical Activity, Humanities, Language and Literacy, Mathematics and Science).
Students who earn this non-licensure degree will have the option of obtaining licensure post-baccalaureate through a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree or alternative process, working with students in a setting that does not require teacher licensure (e.g., private or religious schools, non-profit organizations, educational support services), or pursuing graduate work in a non-teaching field.
Students may switch to a licensure program provided they have met all requirements for admission to Teacher Education prior to enrolling in ED 306—Curriculum and Instruction. Students in licensure programs (Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, or K-12 programs) may change to Educational Studies at any point.
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The major requires a minimum of 125 semester hours and includes 51-54 credits in the University Core Curriculum, 24 credits in the Professional Core, and 47-50 credits in Specialty Studies.
Educational Studies - Health and Physical Activity Four Year Plan
Educational Studies - Language and Literacy Four Year Plan
Educational Studies - Humanities Four Year plan
The Four Year Academic Plans are standard templates for how a degree can be completed in eight (8) consecutive Fall & Spring semesters. There is varying flexibility in the exact course sequence depending upon individual student circumstances, major curriculum and course availability. Students should consult with their Faculty Advisor for course sequencing, degree planning and other considerations. Students are ultimately responsible for their degree planning.
LaTonya Adams
Adjunct Faculty
Sarah Burns
Lloyd and Georgia Thayer Endowed Professor, School of Education
Eddie Case
Associate Professor of Science Education
Tarra Ellis
Dean, Thayer School of Education
Lori Krzeszewski
Adjunct Faculty
Brianne Leggat Johnson
Assistant Professor
Melissa McCullough
Adjunct Faculty
An Educational Studies Degree sets the course for you to work in academic settings where licensure is not required, such as: private or religious schools, non-profit organizations or educational support services.
You may also decide to supplement your degree with teaching licensure or a graduate degree. Wingate offers paths for you to accomplish either of these.
Teaching Licensure Programs
Graduate Education Programs
Questions?
Dr. Brie Leggat Johnson
(704) 233-8148
b.johnson@wingate.edu
Skip To Main Content
Educational Studies
Take your degree further...
Licensure Program
Graduate Degrees
Financial Aid Resources for Admitted Students
The Educational Studies major is non-licensure interdisciplinary major with an emphasis on educational foundations and liberal arts. It offers students an opportunity to pursue interests and careers related to education, but not necessarily K-12 teaching. Students have the option to take interdisciplinary coursework related to one of several concentrations (Health and Physical Activity, Humanities, Language and Literacy, Mathematics and Science).
Students who earn this non-licensure degree will have the option of obtaining licensure post-baccalaureate through a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree or alternative process, working with students in a setting that does not require teacher licensure (e.g., private or religious schools, non-profit organizations, educational support services), or pursuing graduate work in a non-teaching field.
Students may switch to a licensure program provided they have met all requirements for admission to Teacher Education prior to enrolling in ED 306—Curriculum and Instruction. Students in licensure programs (Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, or K-12 programs) may change to Educational Studies at any point.
Download the At-A-Glance
Major Requirements
Faculty
Career Opportunities
The major requires a minimum of 125 semester hours and includes 51-54 credits in the University Core Curriculum, 24 credits in the Professional Core, and 47-50 credits in Specialty Studies.
Educational Studies - Health and Physical Activity Four Year Plan
Educational Studies - Language and Literacy Four Year Plan
Educational Studies - Humanities Four Year plan
The Four Year Academic Plans are standard templates for how a degree can be completed in eight (8) consecutive Fall & Spring semesters. There is varying flexibility in the exact course sequence depending upon individual student circumstances, major curriculum and course availability. Students should consult with their Faculty Advisor for course sequencing, degree planning and other considerations. Students are ultimately responsible for their degree planning.
LaTonya Adams
Adjunct Faculty
Sarah Burns
Lloyd and Georgia Thayer Endowed Professor, School of Education
Eddie Case
Associate Professor of Science Education
Tarra Ellis
Dean, Thayer School of Education
Lori Krzeszewski
Adjunct Faculty
Brianne Leggat Johnson
Assistant Professor
Melissa McCullough
Adjunct Faculty
An Educational Studies Degree sets the course for you to work in academic settings where licensure is not required, such as: private or religious schools, non-profit organizations or educational support services.
You may also decide to supplement your degree with teaching licensure or a graduate degree. Wingate offers paths for you to accomplish either of these.
Teaching Licensure Programs
Graduate Education Programs
Questions?
Dr. Brie Leggat Johnson
(704) 233-8148
b.johnson@wingate.edu