BA in Education Studies

Your foundation in education begins here

The Education Studies (EDST) degree program is a minimum requirement major that gives you the opportunity to study foundational education concepts and also concentrate on an area of your choice. All pathways emphasize educational equity and enacting social justice.

Early Childhood Studies Option

Coursework in Early Childhood Studies focuses on understanding the sociocultural context in which young children grow and thrive. This option is ideal for students who are interested in careers focused on supporting young children and families, including:

• Careers in early childhood leadership, research and policy
• Careers working with young children and families in settings beyond the classroom
• Graduate teacher certification programs in PreK - 3rd grade or K - 3 (this option does not provide the P-3 endorsement)

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The Early Childhood Studies option prepares you to apply to the following  COE graduate programs:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (M.Ed.)
• Early Childhood Special Education (M.Ed.)
• Education, Policy, Organizations, and Leadership (M.Ed.)
• High-Incidence Disabilities Teacher Education (M.Ed.)
• Language, Literacy, and Culture (M.Ed.)
• Low-Incidence Teacher Education (M.Ed.)
• Master’s in Teaching: Elementary (MiT)
• Social and Cultural Foundations (M.Ed.)

Education Research and Policy Option

Coursework in Education Research and Policy provides students with an understanding of research and practice of education policy, organizations and leadership. This option is a good choice for students who are interested in understanding the complex sociocultural context of education and how it impacts the lives of individuals across their lifespans. Post graduation options include:

• Graduate programs in education policy, research, and leadership
• Careers in education research and education policy development

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The Education Research and Policy option prepares you to apply to the following COE graduate programs:

• Education, Policy, Organizations, and Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Master’s in Teaching: Elementary  (MiT)
• Master’s in Teaching: Seattle Teacher Residency (MiT)
• Measurement & Statistics (M.Ed.)
• School Psychology (Ed.S.)
• Social and Cultural Foundations (M.Ed.)

Foundations of Teaching Option

The Foundations of Teaching option is ideal for students who are considering a graduate program that will prepare them to teach in elementary, secondary or higher education settings. Post graduation options include:

• Graduate programs for teacher certification
• Graduate programs in school psychology, social & cultural foundations or other school support fields
• Careers in secondary or higher education

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The Foundations in Teaching option prepares you to apply to the following COE graduate programs:

• Education, Policy, Organizations, and Leadership (M.Ed.)
• High-Incidence Disabilities Teacher Education (M.Ed.)
• Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Islandwood Graduate Certificate Program (M.Ed.)
• Language, Literacy, and Culture (M.Ed.)
• Low-Incidence Teacher Education (M.Ed.)
• Master’s in Teaching: Seattle Teacher Residency (MiT)
• School Psychology (Ed.S.)
• Secondary (Middle/High School) Teaching 
• Social and Cultural Foundations (M.Ed.)

Multilingual/Language in Education Option

The Multilingual/Language option is designed for students who will be pursuing teacher certification in multilingual classrooms or working in support of multilingual education locally and globally. Career options include:

• Graduate programs for teacher certification for elementary or secondary education
• Graduate programs in ed policy, school psychology and social & cultural foundations
• Graduate programs in language and culture
• Careers teaching in multilingual classrooms and other educational spaces
• Careers in educational research and policy with an emphasis on language and multilingual issues

Download the Multilingual/Language graduation plan

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The Multilingual/Language in Education option prepares you to apply to the following COE graduate programs:

• Education, Policy, Organizations, and Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Language, Literacy, and Culture (M.Ed.)
• Master’s in Teaching: Seattle Teacher Residency (MiT)
• Master’s in Teaching: Secondary Teaching (MiT)
• School Psychology (Ed.S.)
• Social and Cultural Foundations (M.Ed.)

Sports and Education Option

This option is designed for students interested in pursuing the diverse field of sports and athletics. The major helps prepare you for careers and/or graduate studies in sports. Post graduation options include:

• Graduate programs in sports education and leadership
• Administrative and coaching careers in
  • College athletics
  • Professional sports
  • Community-based organizations
  • Outdoor education
  • Youth sports

Sports and Education graduation plan

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The Sports and Education option prepares you to apply to the following COE graduate programs:

• Education, Policy, Organizations, and Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Islandwood Graduate Certificate Program (M.Ed.)
• Master’s in Teaching: Elementary Teaching (MiT)
• Master’s in Teaching: Seattle Teacher Residency (MiT)
• Social and Cultural Foundations (M.Ed.)

Wellness and Social Emotional Learning Option

Coursework in the Wellness and Social Emotional Learning centers the latest research and evidence-based practices developed to support students' interests in school-based mental health services and supports, such as school psychology, school counseling, school social work, and student services.

• Wellness and Social Emotional Learning graduation plan