Education Studies

Why education studies?

A major in education studies prepares those interested in education for various careers in non-licensed fields, such as non-profit or corporate environments.

  • Focused on education theory and practice, the curriculum includes diverse topics such as teaching methods, educational psychology and technology.
  • Students may also work closely with their advisor to pair the major with elective courses, majors or minors tailored to their vocational goals.
  • A degree in educational studies prepares students to share information effectively with others, advance others™ cognitive development, and transform educational systems in their communities.
Education Major

Academics at AU


Related Programs of Study

  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary & All-Grades Education
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.)

 

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ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Sharon Lust School of Education is proud to announce that it is offering a new area of specialization within the Master of Education in Special Education program that was launched in 2019. A concentration in applied behavior analysis (M.Ed. SPED ” ABA) will be offered online beginning in the fall of 2022.

Highlights

education majors

Careers

Graduates pursue careers as a child life specialist, museum educator, corporate trainer, librarian and camp director. They also succeed in careers in the educational system, like as a school counselor, psychologist, speech language pathologist or tutor.

Hands-On Learning 

Internship opportunities include:

  • Augustana model classroom
  • Camp counselor
  • Surrounding school districts

Education students study away in:

  • Kenya ” focusing on the intersection of global food security and education with AU faculty
  • Norway ” for the exceptional children and youth practicum
  • China ” focusing on human relations in education with AU faculty

Courses & Organizations

Many education majors choose to earn a kindergarten endorsement or a minor in special education, athletic coaching, American Sign Language or Spanish.

Education studies students often participate in:

  • ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Education Association (AUEA)
  • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
  • Deaf Awareness
  • National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
  • Residence Life
  • FRIENDSLink
  • Lost & Found
  • Peer Navigator (Augie Access)