Bachelor of Art in Education
Peru, USA
BA
DURATION
4 up to
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Bachelor of Art in Education provides students with a foundation in educational theory and practice. The program incorporates hands-on experiences that foster a deep understanding of teaching methodologies. Students explore various educational settings and engage in practical learning opportunities, preparing them for roles in diverse educational environments.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as teachers, counselors, or educational administrators. Other potential roles include positions in educational policy development, curriculum design, and educational technology. This degree equips students with skills applicable in both traditional and alternative education settings.
Bachelor of Art in Education
All students seeking an endorsement in Elementary Education grades Kindergarten – eight – must complete the following Option in Elementary Education.
Core Classes:
- EDUC 208 Teacher Education Principles & Practicum
- EDUC 209 Teacher Education Orientation
- EDUC 255 Differentiated Instruction for the Diverse Learner
- EDUC 300 Managing the Learning Environment for Effective Teaching*
- EDUC 315 Educational Technology*
- EDUC 317 Assessment for Student Learning*
- EDUC 400 Professional and Collaborative Practices*
- EDUC 410 Elementary Student Teaching*
- EDUC 420 Student Teaching Seminar*
- SPED 200 Introduction to Special Education
General Studies Requirements:
- PSYC 250 Human Growth & Development
Requirements for Elementary Education Option:
- ART 308 Art Exploration
- EDUC 290 Selecting & Evaluating Literature for Elementary Curriculum
- EDUC 301 Practicum – Social Studies & Language Arts*
- EDUC 302 Practicum – Math & Science*
- EDUC 325 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary/Middle School*
- EDUC 326 Teaching Social Studies in Elementary/Middle School*
- EDUC 327 Teaching Math in Elementary/Middle School*
- EDUC 328 Teaching Science in Elementary/Middle School*
- EDUC 334 Teaching Reading in Elementary School*
- EDUC 403 Diagnostic and Remedial Reading*
- EDUC 405 Diagnostic and Remedial Math*
- EDUC 430 Integrated Curriculum for the Elementary Environment*
- EDUC 438 Professional Collaboration with Parents & Families*
- MUSC 251 Elementary Music Methods
- HPER 313 Physical Education & Health for Elementary/Middle School
- HPER 322 Coordinated School & Community Health
In addition to the above requirements, Elementary Education majors must meet the following content area requirements:
- 6 credit hours in Communication Courses (speech, composition or literature)
- 6 credit hours in Mathematics Courses
- 6 credit hours in Natural Science Courses (one biology and one physical science)
- 6 credit hours in Social Science Courses (American History required)
- One Fine Arts Course (Art, Music or Theatre)
*Indicates restricted courses
Professional Organizations:
- PSEA – Peru Student Education Association
- KDP – Kappa Delta Pi
- Content Area Studies–Teacher education candidates develop content area expertise teacher candidates will have a broad knowledge in the field or subject in which they choose to specialize.
- Pedagogical Studies–Teacher education candidates develop pedagogical content knowledge, teacher candidates will demonstrate a repertoire of methods that make content knowledge easily understood and relevant by a variety of learners
- Professional Disposition & Integrity—Teacher education candidates develop professional dispositions, character, skills, and traits appropriate for the teaching profession. The candidates demonstrate professionalism, dependability, social maturity, a cooperative attitude, enthusiasm, initiative, and confidentiality, especially as it relates to student information.
- Professional Development—Teacher education candidates recognize what is involved in being a lifelong educator, establish their own professional identities, and effectively collaborate within the learning community.