Educational Studies (EDST)
According to the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions, "The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in Educational Studies is a degree option housed within the College of Education and Health Professions for any student who seeks to focus on the larger field of education, as opposed to the specific classroom teaching experience. Educational Studies focuses on the theory and practice of learning and teaching through a well-rounded approach to education in all aspects of community, non-profit, private and public education environments, not limited to traditional K-12 classrooms.
Students completing the B.S.E. in Educational Studies will have worked in a strong, interdisciplinary field constructed of courses offered in Educational Studies (EDST), Curriculum and Instruction (CIED), Counseling Education (CNED), Social Work (SCWK), as well as elective offerings through Psychology (PSYC), Sociology (SOCI), Recreation and Sports Management (RESM), and Public Health (PBHL). EDST B.S.E. graduates traditionally seek employment through non-profit educational services, private and/or charter school teaching, for-profit business educational services, community/government services, or academic graduate school placements."
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| Ability to Teach/Train | Ability to Teach Different Learning Levels |
| Active Listening | Computer Skills |
| Creativity | Critical Thinking |
| Curriculum Development | Dealing with Parents/Guardians |
| Decision Making | Explaining Ideas Clearly |
| Flexibility | Lesson Planning |
| Organization | Perspective Awareness |
| Planning | Problem Solving |
| Summarizing Ideas | Team Player |
| Time Management | Writing & Presentation |
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