Education Studies

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The Department of Education Studies is a unit that oversees three programs: a four-year liberal arts program in Education Studies; the Music Education program leading to initial licensure; and the Fifth Year for Teaching post baccalaureate program leading to initial licensure.

Undergraduate Non-licensure Programs in Education Studies

The four-year non-licensure Education Studies program focuses on education as discipline within the liberal arts. Courses in Education Studies investigate topics within the sociology of education, the political economy of education systems, theories of learning and development, as well as cultural, historical and philosophical studies in education. Both a major and minor in Education Studies are offered, as outlined below.

Music Education Program

The Music Education program is offered by the School of Music. Application and admission to the Music Education program must de directed to the DePauw School of Music. Candidates eligible for licensure are nominated by the School of Music. The Department of Education Studies is the unit responsible for recommending these candidates for Indiana State licensure.

Fifth Year for Teaching Program

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