BA in Education Studies

Lead the change in education

Education studies majors engage in a deep study of how political, cultural, social and historical dynamics shape both policy and practice in education. This program does not lead to teacher licensure but rather prepares students for a broad range of career paths, which could include advocacy, policymaking, higher education or graduate work. In addition to three core courses, students complete an additional ten courses chosen from four curricular areas:

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Foundations, Policies and Practices
  • Equity, Bilingualism and Biliteracy
  • Learning Sciences and Human Development

Students work with an education advisor to select coursework that best supports their career trajectory. Education studies graduates are engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers and community leaders.

Imagine yourself in classes where you...

  • Develop and apply strong critical thinking, analysis, communication, interpersonal/team-building and problem-solving skills based on experiences, knowledge and dispositions in the discipline of education.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of youth development, research on teaching and learning and strengths of diverse cultural and linguistic educational contexts.
  • Develop an awareness of, and appreciation for, diverse views, cultures and ideas as a means to becoming agents of change in educational and youth-serving organizations
  • Demonstrate an ability to support and create supportive learning experiences that are culturally responsive and build on the strengths and knowledge of all participants.

   For more information about program requirements and courses, .  

If you are interested in a degree in another area combined with secondary teacher licensure for grades 7-12, explore our teacher licensure program.

Next Steps 

 

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College Town in America

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1/4

of the current class of students are from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

 

# 24

worldwide in education among 500 international schools of education.

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FAQs

 Yes! If interested in learning more, explore intra-university transfer possibilities. Students who wish to pursue the program are also encouraged to contact a School of Education advisor at edadvise@colorado.edu or by phone at 303-492-6555.
 The BA in Education Studies does not lead to teacher licensure but rather prepares students for a broad range of career paths, which could include advocacy, policymaking, higher education or graduate work. The BA in Elementary Education program is for students that are certain they want to become an elementary teacher and it certifies you with a teaching license specifically for K-6 elementary education. Our BA in Middle and High School Teaching program prepares classroom teachers for grades 7-12 in English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Spanish. The BA in Leadership and Community Engagement program prepares ethical and culturally aware leaders who want to collaborate with community leaders to tackle society鈥檚 big challenges. 

Interested in exploring our programs?

education students

We are dedicated to preparing educators and community leaders alike. Committed to advancing democracy, diversity, equity, and justice, we invite you to explore our bachelor's degrees and minors as important pathways toward transformative careers as a leader in the classroom and an activist in your community. We hope you will join us at our many upcoming virtual opportunities to get to know us.

 

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Interested undergraduate students can also .