Education Studies Major (Non-licensure) (EDNL), BA

The Cannon-Clary College of Education offers a major in education studies for students who are interested in the field of education but not in teacher licensure. The program offers a foundation of liberal arts and education core courses, with flexibility for pursuing electives or a minor. This degree program does not lead to licensure.

Students interested in this program should contact the Chair of Teacher Preparation in the Thornton Education Center, suite 130. Students will be assigned an appropriate academic advisor. This major requires the approval of the primary advisor, the Associate Dean of the College of Education, and the Chair of Teacher Preparation.

Graduation requirements include 120 hours with an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 2.5 in the education core and major courses. In addition, all university graduation requirements apply, including completing and passing 42 hours of upper-level coursework. At least one 4000-level class or an approved 3000-level alternate that is designated by the academic advisor is also required. This requirement may be met with a designated capstone course with the program area of focus. A minor is not required but is allowed.

Program Areas: Major courses may include courses from the following programs: Early Childhood/Special Education Integrated (B-K), Elementary Education K-6, Middle Level Education 4-8, Special Education K-12, and secondary licensure areas.

Requirements

Liberal Arts: 44 Hours

All majors at Harding are required to complete the 47-hour Liberal Arts program. The following Liberal Arts requirements are met within the content of the major:

EDFD 2030 satisfies 3 hours of Self and Society.

Note:

MATH 1200 or higher is required to satisfy 3 hours of Inquiry, Investigation, and Reasoning in accordance with the Liberal Arts policy.
GEOG 2506 or GEOG 2551 is recommended to satisfy 3 hours of Self and Society.

Major: 50 Hours

Courses for this major may be taken, with advisor approval, without admission to the teacher preparation program.

Teacher Preparation Core: 17 Hours

EDFD 2020 - The Teaching Profession and Technology - Field Experience I Credit Hours: 3
EDFD 2030 - Child and Adolescent Development Credit Hours: 3
EDFD 3110 - Principles of Learning and Teaching Credit Hours: 3
EDFD 4400 - Education Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ELED 4140 - Learning Environments and Experiences Credit Hours: 2
SPED 3030 - Teaching the Child with Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3

Other Major Courses: 33 Hours

With help of an academic advisor, choose courses from the following education programs for a total of 33 hours:

Remaining Bible/Electives: 26 Hours

Students may elect to complete a minor using some of these elective hours.

See Bible Class Enrollment policy here.

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