Education Studies Non-Licensure Major
Liberal Studies (Education), BA
This program is intended for students whose career plans do not require Massachusetts teacher licensure at the bachelor’s level, or who are seeking career paths in education other than public school teaching, and/or are planning on attending a graduate program in education. Students gain knowledge and skills in appropriate pedagogy and content with the opportunity to design a concentration that fits their particular career focus. This program offers many elective credits in order to support the acquisition of various certificates, internships, or other credentials. While students may transfer in some Education courses, EDU 130 Education, Schools, and Culture and EDU 350 Curriculum Development are required to be completed at Bay Path University.
Major in Education Studies Non-Licensure
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University Core | ||
| Arts & Aesthetics | ||
| Elective Options | 3 | |
| Citizenship | ||
| Elective Options | 6 | |
| Communication and Information Literacy | ||
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| Financial Literacy | ||
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| Global, Cultural, Community Engagement | ||
| Elective Options | 6 | |
| Healthy Living | ||
| Elective Options | 1 | |
| Lab Science | ||
| BIO 111 & 111L | Biology I for Non-Science Majors and Biology I for Non-Science Majors Lab | 4 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MAT 112 | Applied University Mathematics | 3 |
| WELL | ||
| WEL 100 | Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| WEL 310 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 1 |
| WEL 400 | Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders: In Practice | 3 |
| Subtotal | 40 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| EDU 130 | Education, Schools, and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 350 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Childrens' Literature | 3 |
| HIS 114 | The United States to 1877 | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 |
| Education Electives | 15 | |
| Humanities Electives | 6 | |
| Math Elective | 3 | |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 45 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Select 23 credits | 23 | |
| Subtotal | 23 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 120 | |