Educational Studies (Major)

Get practical experience teaching children under the guidance of professionals. 

The Educational Studies major prepares you to explore your passions for working with learners. Because you will not obtain a teaching license through this degree, you will graduate equipped to work with students in settings like alternative schools, preschools, camps, guidance counseling, and more. 

During your time at Taylor, select one of three age-specific tracks: early childhood, adolescence, or adult/family. Through school field experiences, practicums, and education conferences, you will learn how to invest your life into researching and implementing better educational practices for future generations. 

Educational Studies Degrees

  • BA in Educational Studies
  • BS in Educational Studies
  • Degree

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Build Skills In:

  • Children’s and adolescent psychology 
  • Research of learning techniques 
  • Contemporary social issues facing students today 
  • Exceptional children 
  • TESOL 
  • Specialized education areas 

Career Opportunities: 

  • Preschool teacher 
  • Guidance counselor 
  • Camp counselor 
  • Children’s ministry worker 
  • Special assistant 
  • Community outreach coordinator 
  • Alternative school teacher 
  • Education administrator 
  • Instructional coordinator 
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Educational Studies Curriculum & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

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Educational Studies is part of the Education Department

Contact
Melissa Jessup
Department Chair, Director of Special Education, Assistant Professor of Education

765-998-5226
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Shannon Shilts
Education Program Assistant

765-998-5147
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