Bachelor of Education

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Undergraduate Program for Education

The Bachelor of Education degree is an undergraduate degree that centers on the practical application of program outcomes, building on Dunlap-Stone University’s commitment to offer Professionally Significant Degrees®. The program offers a solid foundation in teaching and education while developing core competencies across disciplines. The program prepares individuals to work in a range of education positions.

Important Note: This program does not prepare students for licensure in any state. Students should carefully evaluate the program, alternate pathways to credentials, and their state’s regulations prior to beginning the program to determine whether this program meets their needs and aligns with their goals.

Average Cost Per Credit Hour:$475
Total Credit Hours:120
Estimated Program Length:Up To 240 Weeks - Consult with an academic advisor to see how short your degree can be based on transfer credit.
Transfer up to 90 credit hours to this program

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Program Outcomes

Analyze and evaluate the historical, philosophical, and sociocultural foundations of education, and their influence on contemporary educational systems and practices.
Apply theories of child and adolescent development and developmentally appropriate practice to design educational strategies that address the cognitive, social, and emotional needs of diverse learners from birth through primary school.
Design and implement educational environments and practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, and reflective of the diverse cultural, linguistic, and ability backgrounds of students.
Evaluate and conduct educational research to inform and improve educational practice, with a focus on applying research findings to create effective teaching and learning environments.
Integrate educational technology tools into curriculum design and instructional practices to enhance learning outcomes and accessibility for all students.
Exhibit professionalism and advocate for the rights and well-being of children and families, staying informed about current research, best practices, and ethical standards in education.
Competently assess and support the development of children through the use of appropriate assessment tools and observational techniques.

Program Requirements

42 credit hours Education Core Requirements (Primary Education Pathway or Early Childhood Education Pathway)
30 Credit Hours General Education Requirements
48 Credit Hours Electives
Proctored Exams
Capstone Project
120 Total Credit Hours

General Education Requirements

3 credit hours Communication
3 credit hours Composition
6 credit hours Mathematics
6 credit hours Social Science
6 credit hours Arts/Humanities
3 credit hours Science
3 credit hours Technology

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30

Education Core: Primary Education Pathway

EDU-200 Foundations of Education
EDU-250 Foundations of Special Education
EDU-300 Educational Equity and Diversity
PSY-309 Lifespan Development
EDU-310 Curriculum and Instruction
EDU-340 Methods of Teaching and Assessment
EDU-390 Foundations of Motivation
PSY-405 Educational Psychology
EDU-375 Managing Learning Environments
EDU-275 Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning
EDU-360 Family, Community and School Relationships
EDU-325 Teaching as a Profession
EDU-440 Educational Research and Evidence Based Practice
EDU-450 Education Capstone

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 42

Education Core: Early Childhood Education Pathway

EDU-210 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
EDU-250 Foundations of Special Education
EDU-300 Educational Equity and Diversity
EDU-323 Early Childhood Development Birth to 8
EDU-342 Early Childhood Curriculum Design
EDU-332 Play and Development
EDU-333 Health, Safety and Nutrition
EDU-350 Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
EDU-375 Managing Learning Environments
EDU-275 Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning
EDU-360 Family, Community and School Relationships
EDU-325 Teaching as a Profession
EDU-440 Educational Research and Evidence Based Practice
EDU-450 Education Capstone

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 42

Electives

45 Credit Hours

Proctored Exams

Students must successfully complete the following proctored exams:

Students will complete a presentation of their capstone project.
Students will complete at least two other proctored final exams during their enrollment at DSU.

Capstone Project

As a part of their final course, EDU-450, students will identify a problem of practice within education, conduct a review of the literature, and develop strategies to address the problem as a scholar-practitioner.

Graduation Requirements

Complete Program Requirements
Satisfactorily complete all published program requirements, including required proctored exams.

Minimum GPA (Undergraduate Program)
Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Minimum Grades (Undergraduate Program)
Receive grades of C or better (2.0+) in all courses required of the declared major or degree program. A D- or better must be earned in all general education coursework.

Satisfactory Academic Progress
Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Program Scheduling and Estimated Time to Completion

A full-time student completes 24 credit hours per year (eight 3-credit-hour courses), organized into three terms (Fall, Spring and Summer). Both the Fall and Spring terms consist of three sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks, while the Summer term is comprised of two sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks. A full-time student with no transfer credit or credit for prior learning credit would take approximately five-and-one-quarter years to complete their degree. Depending upon student goals, outside commitments, transfer credit accepted and the student’s level of academic achievement, it is reasonable to assume that a student could complete the program in a shorter time frame. Students will develop a schedule to completion with their academic counselor.