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Overview | Educational StudiesÌý

The BS in Educational Studies is aÌý´Ú±ô±ð³æ¾±²ú±ô±ðÌýprogram (128 credits) for a non-traditional student teaching or seeking to teach in a Christian school. As regulations continue to tighten, a growing expectation for Christian school teachers is that they hold a regionally-accredited bachelor’s degree. The program is approved for bothÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýcertification. This degree is an excellent first step on theÌýÌýpathway to state certification by providing a regionally-accredited bachelor’s degree in educational studies that meets many of the common general studies and teacher education requirements.

Note: The BS in Educational Studies provides an opportunity for non-traditional students to pursue learning in the academic field of education. While it provides a stepping stone in the pursuit of alternative certification through a state, certification by Christian School agencies (AACS/ACSI), alternative education careers, or graduate studies, it does not directly lead to a government-issued professional license or certification.

Bachelor-to-Master’s Pathway

By taking graduate courses while enrolled as an undergraduate, you can meet requirements for both this program and a future graduate degree. You could graduate with almost half of yourÌýÌýdegree already completed. Contact an advisor to learn more about this exciting option!

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