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Jun 17, 2026
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2026-2027 University Catalog
General Education: Educational Studies, BA (non-licensure)
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About the Program
The educational studies major is for those interested in a career in the field of education but not necessarily classroom teaching. This major is a non-teaching licensure program that provides a strong background in educational theory, practice and research. Research is conducted and disseminated on varied educational aspects of teaching, learning, and human development through discovery, teaching and engagement activities. Sample signature areas of discovery include:
- Using assistive technology to support school-based and community-based instruction for students with special needs.
- Developing identification tools and pedagogical models for underserved gifted and talented populations including students with diverse cultural backgrounds and children who live in poverty.
- Supporting motivation, engagement, and learning across the lifespan, including in informal learning environments (e.g., museums, afterschool clubs)
- Supporting psychological well-being and empowerment of others via leadership skills (e.g. issues related to differing nationalities, adult attachment, team building).
The General Education: Educational Studies Plan of Study outlines the required courses to complete the degree. For more information about the degree program, visit the COE Office of Advising and Retention. General Education: Educational Studies Major Change (CODO) Requirements Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (42 credits)
Core Educational Studies Classes (10 credits)
Foundational Special Population Courses (8 credits)
Collaborative Leadership Certificate (9 credits)
Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
Choose one.
Human Development and Family Studies (3 credits)
Choose one.
Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Choose one.
Education Research Methodology (6 credits)
Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (29-42 credits)
Quantitative Reasoning (6-10 credits)
Choose one sequence below. Aesthetic Awareness (3 credits)
Choose one. English Literature (3 credits)
Choose one. Note: Movie and film courses are not accepted for the English literature requirement. Race, Ethnic & Cultural Diversity (6 credits)
Choose two. Electives (36-49 credits)
GPA Requirements
- A 2.0 Graduation GPA with a “C” or better in education courses (EDCI, EDPS, and EDST) required.
College of Education Pass/No Pass Option Policy
Education majors (which includes the total credit hour requirement to fulfill General Education: Educational Studies and General Education: Curriculum & Instruction) are not eligible to receive P/NP for required courses on your plan of study. Only electives and courses at the 500+ level can have a grade mode change. Spring 2020 was the only exception approved for the entire campus. University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - AI Working Competency (UCC: AI)
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (UCC: BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM)
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL)
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication (UCC: WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
To obtain the Civics Literacy credential, all Baccalaureate degree seeking students will complete the Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required quizzes per episode. After the pathway has been successfully completed, students will take the Civics Literacy knowledge test. Civics Literacy does not impact a student’s GPA or bear any financial costs. More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Additional Information
- The General Education: Educational Studies major is not a licensure program.
Sample 4-Year Plan
The following sample plan of study is a suggested arrangement of courses. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of educational theories, evidence-based practices, and the research that supports them.
- Apply educational theories to design, analyze, and evaluate learning in formal and informal contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability to engage in inquiry, critical reflection, and data-informed decision making.
- Integrate digital tools and emerging technologies to develop, evaluate, and enhance learning experiences across a variety of learning environments.
Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. World Language Courses
World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS-Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish) Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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