<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (Does Not Lead to Teacher Licensure) program is designed to provide you with an understanding of techniques for teaching students within a variety of group sizes, ages and learning abilities, including children with special needs, adolescents, and early learners. Other topics likely to be addressed in this Grand Canyon University program include educational laws, literacy development, classroom technologies, and professional ethics. You will also have the opportunity to develop hands-on skills at the end of the program through the completion of a practical experience in a non-traditional education setting. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You may have experience working with children in a related position, such as a tutor, babysitter, or camp counselor. Though specific program requirements may vary, you should be a U.S. citizen and have taken some college classes. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program requires you to complete a total of 120 credit hours. You will take 34-40 credits of general education courses, 56 credits of major courses, and 24-30 credits of elective courses. </p> <p><u>Educational Studies Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>EDU 210</td><td> Foundations of Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 225</td><td>Instructional Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 213</td><td>Educational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 230</td><td>Cultural Diversity in the Classroom</td></tr> <tr><td>SPE 226</td><td>Educating the Exceptional Learner</td></tr> <tr><td>ECH 425</td><td> Early Literacy Development</td></tr> <tr><td>ECH 430</td><td>Early Childhood Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>EED 475</td><td>Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and Language Arts 4-8</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 450</td><td>Classroom Engagement and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>SPE 350</td><td> Special Education Litigation &amp; Law</td></tr> <tr><td>SED 435</td><td> Adolescent Literacy</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 410</td><td> Servant Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>ENT 435</td><td> Intrapreneurship and Innovation</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 465</td><td> Faith in Learning, Leading and Serving</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>University Foundations (4 credits)</td></tr> <tr><td>Effective Communication (9-12 credits, includes at least 3 credits in English grammar or composition)</td></tr> <tr><td>Christian Worldview (4 credits)</td></tr> <tr><td>Critical Thinking (11-12 credits, includes at least 3 credits in college-level mathematics)</td></tr> <tr><td>Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics (6-8 credits)</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon earning this Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies from Grand Canyon University, you could pursue responsibilities developing programs on a variety of topics and instructing students outside of school settings. Opportunities could be found with nonprofit organizations, child care facilities, parks and recreation departments, children's museums, or corporations. Depending on your area of interest, you might pursue positions such as the following: </p> <ul><li>Community program instructor </li><li>Corporate trainer </li><li>Assistant child care program director </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (Does Not Lead to Teacher Licensure) program could be the starting point for more studies at the graduate level. You might opt to continue your training in education or a related field of study. Relevant degrees you might consider include the following: </p> <ul><li>Master of Education in Early Childhood Education </li><li>Master of Education in Educational Administration </li><li>Master of Education in Educational Leadership </li><li>Master of Education in Elementary Education </li><li>Master of Education in Secondary Education </li><li>Master of Education in Special Education</li></ul>