Educational Studies and Training, BS

What you will study

What is educational studies? UCM’s Educational Studies degree is a “2+2” program that builds on your associate degree to expand your career and technical competencies. With a BS in Educational Studies and Training, you can apply coursework toward Career & Technical Education Temporary Authorization Certification (CTAC) through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) or your own state’s Department of Education. 

You can earn course credit for your work experience in the automotive industry, health sciences, Registered Apprenticeships, culinary schools, EMT training, the military, cosmetology and many more. This field is closely related to academic advisor degrees and career education degrees.

Depending on your interests, you can choose from undergraduate courses in four core areas:

• Curriculum and Methods: Learn instructional methods and strategies, including reinforcing effort and providing recognition.
• Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education: Explore the principles and techniques of presenting information, giving demonstrations and facilitating student learning.
• Curriculum Design and Assessment: Find out how to use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
• Classroom Management and Interactions: Develop authentic and applicable classroom management knowledge and strategies that enhance and enrich teaching and learning.

UCM’s Career Education degree is part of the only comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in Missouri. In addition to an instructional design course, the bachelor’s program offers courses across CTE content areas, as well as industry training areas.

 

 

What can you do with an Educational Studies degree from UCM?

At the University of Central Missouri, our graduates excel in an ever-changing world. You’ll be in good company as you take the next step in your teaching career. 95% of our graduates are employed or continue their education within six months of graduation.

Many of our graduates go on to earn their teaching certification and work in a variety of learning environments, including:

• Comprehensive high schools with career education programs
• Career centers
• Community colleges
• Private proprietary schools
• Adult evening schools
• Public post-secondary programs
• Industry apprenticeship programs
• Federal Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs

 

 

Financial assistance options for Educational Studies majors

Our Educational Studies degree is designed for working adults with previous career, industry or education experience. Opportunities for financial assistance may differ from those available to traditional students. You may be able to finance your college education using industry scholarships, assistantships, grants or awards. 

To build your network and make the most of professional development opportunities, you’ll be encouraged to join the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education (MoACTE). The state’s premier professional organization for career and technical educators offers:

• An annual $500 scholarship to a current MoACTE member that can be used as payment toward tuition or career and technical professional development training/workshops
• $250 stipends to two Missouri ACTE members who attend their first ACTE convention

You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.