Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Education degree is designed for students who are interested in education but who are not seeking Pennsylvania teaching certification. Coursework develops skills and knowledge relevant to working with young children, and students gain hands-on experience through internships.
Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)
Curriculum
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.
| Course | Credits |
| Freshman Year | |
| First Semester | 16 |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 |
| UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Math and Qualitative Literacy Course | 3 |
| General Education Electives | 9 |
| Second Semester | 15 |
| ELE 220 Introduction and Assessment PreK | 3 |
| PSE 200 Intro to Professional Studies in Education* | 3 |
| GEN ED: Any Approved AM/BRIT LIT Course | 3 |
| Math and Qualitative Literacy Menu Course | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Third Semester | 15 |
| ELE 300 Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| ELE 310 Teaching PreK STEAM | 3 |
| ELE 410 Field Experience PreK-4 | 3 |
| General Education Electives, Minor Courses OR Free Electives | 6 |
| Fourth Semester** | 15 |
| CHD 250 Health & PE for PreK-Grade 4 | 3 |
| CHD 312 Instructional Leadership in Childhood Education | 3 |
| ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4 | 3 |
| General Education Electives, Minor Courses OR Free Electives | 6 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fifth Semester** | 15 |
| CHD 350 Family and Community Collab. and Partnerships | 3 |
| GEN ED: MUS/ART/THE 372 Creative Arts PK-4 or General Education Fine Arts Menu Course | 3 |
| General Education Electives, Minor Courses OR Free Electives | 9 |
| Sixth Semester | 15 |
| CHD 322 Professional Education Internship | 3 |
| General Education Electives, Minor Courses OR Free Electives | 12 |
| Senior Year | |
| Seventh Semester** | 15 |
| EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners OR Any General Education Public Speaking Menu Course | 3 |
| General Education Electives, Minor Courses OR Free Electives | 12 |
| Eighth Semester | 15 |
| CHD 322 Professional Education Internship | 3 |
| General Education Electives, Minor Courses OR Free Electives | 12 |
| Total | 120/121 |
* PSE 200 is a spring-only course.
** Internship could be taken this semester (see adviser).
Program Notes
- Course titles in bold indicate a block of courses that must be taken together.
- The following courses need a grade of “C” or higher to pass: MAT 120, MAT 130, ENG 101, Am/Brit Lit course and all ELE, CHD or ESP courses.
- PSE 200 requires a 2.0 GPA and current clearances. CHD/ELE 200 and ELE 220 require a 2.0 GPA and current clearances; all other ELE, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and a minimum 2.5 GPA to register.
- 40% of courses (16 courses) must be 300 to 400 level.
- At least one minor must be selected.
- Internship application, training and guidelines must be completed a semester in advance of registration.
- Internship: must take at least two 3-credit internships. Can repeat up to 12 credits. Consult your department adviser.
Approved British or American Literature Courses
- ENG 107 Introduction to Fiction
- ENG 125 The American West
- ENG 127 Woman as Hero
- ENG 148 Horror in Literature
- ENG 150 Baseball in Literature
- ENG 155 Black Literature
- ENG 160 Introduction to British and American Literature
- ENG 203 Great Books
- ENG 301 English Literature I (pre-requisite ENG 101, 102)
- ENG 302 English Literature II pre-requisite ENG 101, 102)
- ENG 337 Survey of American Literature I pre-requisite ENG 101, 102)
- ENG 338 Survey of American Literature II pre-requisite ENG 101, 102)
- HON 250 Honors Comp II (pre-requisite HON 250)
Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program
Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs are also available to undergraduate students who qualify, including:
- B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.Ed. in School Counseling
Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/professional-studies-education/index.aspx