Educational Studies

The Educational Studies Program at Westminster University

People learn in a myriad of settings outside of the K–12 education system. Westminster University's customizable Educational Studies program will prepare you to facilitate learning with adults or youth, building a specialization in settings such as arts programs, athletic nonprofits, English-language programs in the U.S. or abroad, training programs, and more. The Educational Studies program is also a great program to launch a career focused on participating in the decision-making around educational policy and the future of the rapidly-changing education field.

In a rapidly-changing world, learning should be lifelong and throughout many areas of an individual's life. Westminster's customizable Educational Studies program will prepare you to lead those educational ventures, providing you a solid foundation for understanding how and why people learn, and develop the skills you need to facilitate learning.

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Who the Educational Studies Is Program For

Students in the Educational Studies program love finding creative ways to enhance the learning process and know that learning is a lifelong undertaking. As you engage in valuable research, practice critical reflection, and gain experience, you'll equip yourself to teach and lead in meaningful and innovative ways in a variety of settings.

What Are the Key Benefits of the Educational Studies Program?

• A customizable degree plan allows you to focus on the educational setting(s) outside of the K–12 system that interest you the most
• Courses allow you to build unique expertise in cutting-edge topics from gamification to the globalization of education, trauma and restorative justice practices, and more
• An in-depth research project (and optional internship) give you valuable experience that is applicable to any career or graduate studies path you choose
  
  

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Educational Studies Program Plan of Study

You will choose to complete foundation courses in either children and youth learning or adult learning and then specialize in an area of expertise. In your senior year, you will conduct a research project. You also have the opportunity to complete an internship during your studies if you choose to. Internship possibilities include opportunities with English-language programs for refugees and immigrants, policy and research organizations, nonprofit arts programs, athletics programs, youth gardening programs, and more.