Teach and inspire growth outside of the classroom
Pfeiffer University equips educational studies students with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective educators. As a non-licensure degree, the Pfeiffer B.A. in Educational Studies prepares graduates ready to work in non-classroom educational settings.
About the Program
Pfeiffer’s undergraduate educational studies program incorporates courses in learning competencies, diversity, and behavior management with a strong liberal arts core. Prepare for a career in non-traditional education settings, social service, youth development, nonprofit service, and more with a bachelor’s degree in educational studies.
How to Apply
To be admitted to the bachelor of arts in educational studies program, you must first apply to Pfeiffer using our undergraduate admissions application.
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Pfeiffer’s educational studies program combines a strong liberal arts core with instruction in research skills, diverse populations, pedagogy, and curriculum design. Students make a minimum investment of 45 semester hours in required courses. Educational studies majors learn about special education, how to assess students, and digital learning.
Hands-On Experience
Education Studies majors participate in a six semester hour internship, as well as numerous hours of engagement in educational settings connected to coursework. These may include classroom observations, planning and implementing enrichment experiences for community children. Recent hands-on experiences include:
- STEM camps
- History in a box
- STEAM Day
- Falcon STEM Night in Albemarle
- CryptoComics Coding Club in partnership with local schools
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies may enjoy professional roles such as:
- Academic advisor
- GED instructor
- Curriculum developer
- Day care administrator
- After-school Program Director
- Corporate trainer
- Juvenile justice advocate
- Children’s Program Planner