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Bachelor of Science in Education in Educational Studies

Why Choose Educational Studies at WIU?

  • This versatile degree positions students for a variety of education-focused career paths working with children, youth, and adults in a variety of educational contexts
  • Designed for those with an interest in such areas as educational policy, curriculum development, educational research, educational psychology, and educational programming and assessment
  • Students will choose their own personal area of emphasis by pursuing one of over 100 minors offered by the university
  • Coursework is augmented by a culminating internship experience

Program Availability

  • Macomb

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • Degree is designed for students who want to work in education-related fields but seek careers in non-school settings, including corporate training programs, education-related businesses, government agencies, research organizations, adult learning programs, nonprofit organizations, prisons, libraries, museums, religious organizations, private recreational settings, international teaching programs, social and behavioral sciences, mental health facilities, residential centers for senior citizens or individuals with disabilities, and educational-related publishing houses.

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