Why Major in Educational Studies at AIC?
The need for skilled teachers is at unprecedented levels. For students, these periods without consistent instruction become lasting skills gaps that influence their future school and job performance.
The Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies degree at American International College is designed for students aspiring to pursue a Master of Education (MEd) in teaching or counseling through one of the AIC’s graduate programs. A carefully curated combination of coursework, service-learning, and community-based experiences will guide you in making informed career choices while developing the foundational subject matter knowledge and meeting eligibility requirements for entry into a post-baccalaureate licensure program.
Through this innovative program, students gain the insights, skills, and experiences necessary to pursue careers as educators, school counselors, or other education professionals committed to equitable and effective practice.
What to Expect
- Real-world learning: Engage in classroom observations and experiences in model classrooms within the local schools. These opportunities provide students with direct exposure to real world experiences in the public-school setting.
- Chart your own path: As a part of the Educational Studies degree, students develop an educational plan their first semester to map future success.
- Personalized studies: Electives and an area of emphasis direct your studies toward a career in early childhood education, special education and inclusion, cultural and linguistic diversity, or educational leadership and community engagement.
- Bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway: The Educational Studies program serves as a gateway to several AIC Master of Education and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study programs. Begin graduate licensure preparation immediately following your bachelor’s to enter the classroom sooner.
