Program Overview
The Liberal Studies/Education major allows students to pursue their interest in teaching and related professions. Through required liberal arts courses, students gain content knowledge in math, science, children’s literature and history. Education courses focus on curriculum theory and design, special needs, instructional technology, and key concepts and thinkers in the field. This major prepares students for a variety of jobs, including work in day care centers, private schools, and other positions that do not require state licensure. Note: The program does not lead to public school licensure or certification.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of liberal arts subjects including literature, history, science, math, & government.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the key ideas and theorists in the field of education.
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Demonstrate knowledge of child psychology, special needs, and instructional technology.
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Demonstrate knowledge of children’s literature.
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Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum theory and design.
Program of Study
| ED 101 |
Introduction to Education |
3 cr. |
| ED 102 |
Curriculum Theory & Instruction |
3 cr. |
| ED 203 |
Introduction to Special Needs |
3 cr. |
| ED 210 |
Integrating Technology in the Classroom |
3 cr. |
| ED 339 |
Classroom Assessment |
3 cr. |
| ENG 101 |
College Writing Seminar |
3 cr. |
| ENG 312 |
Children’s Literature |
3 cr. |
| MTH 126 |
Applied Statistics |
3 cr. |
| POL 213 |
American Government & Politics |
3 cr. |
| PSY 200 |
Child and Adolescent Psychology |
3 cr. |
| PSY 302 |
Research Methods |
3 cr. |
| LST 489 |
Senior Thesis I |
3 cr. |
| LST 479A |
Research Project Part One |
3 cr. |
| LST 479B |
Research Project Part Two |
3 cr. |
| LST 490 |
Senior Thesis II |
3 cr. |
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Arts & Humanities Core |
9 cr. |
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Math & Science Core |
6 cr. |
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Social Sciences Core |
3 cr. |
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Education Electives (at least one 300 level or higher) |
15 cr. |
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Liberal Studies Electives (at least one 300 level or higher) |
12 cr. |
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Core Electives |
9 cr. |
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General Electives |
27 cr. |
| Total Credits Required |
126 cr. |
Admissions Requirement
To qualify for Endicott’s accelerated programs, students should be at least 24 years of age and have a minimum of two years of significant, full-time work experience.
To be considered for admission, please send the following materials to Endicott College, Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915:
- A completed application form with a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 (check made payable to Endicott College)
- A 250-500 word essay explaining your professional goals
- An official high school transcript or GED, sent directly to the Van Loan School’s Admissions Office at Endicott College
- Official transcripts of any postsecondary work, sent directly to the Van Loan School’s Admissions Office at Endicott College
- A letter of recommendation from a supervisor, professional colleague or instructor, sent directly to the Van Loan School’s Admissions Office at Endicott College
- Official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from students for whom English is not a first language.
All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted, or matriculated, in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before completion of 12 Endicott College credits.
Course Descriptions
ED 101 Introduction to Education 3 cr.
Designed to orient students to the education profession. Emphasis will be on writing and will focus on philosophical concepts applied to education, curriculum, teacher competency, learning principles, schools as organizations, and the education of special populations.
ED 102 Curriculum Theory and Instruction 3 cr.
A study of curriculum dimensions, concepts, and designs for varied student populations and school settings. Through examination of the Massachusetts Department of Education’s Common Core of Learning and Curriculum Frameworks documents students will come to understand how the state standards can be used as guidelines in structuring curriculum, researching curriculum development, and how the issues, trends and innovations of curriculum design can be applied in an effective integrated classroom.
ED 203 Introduction to Special Needs 3 cr.
This course introduces the historical, legal and social aspects of special needs education in the United States. Identification of special needs—including physical, social, emotional, and sensory—as well as giftedness will be discussed. Integration of special needs children into the regular classroom is a major component.
ED 210 Integrating Technology into the Classroom 3 cr.
Exploration of major concepts related to instructional technology in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Current technology curriculum frameworks will be addressed.
ED 339 Classroom Assessment 3 cr.
Methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment in education are the focus of his course. Emphasis will be given to the development of educational standards, design of performance-based assessments, and fair scoring of those assessments.
ENG 312 Children’s Literature 3 cr.
Examines the genre of children’s literature from a variety of historical, social, and cultural perspectives.
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