Learning & Education Studies: Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Learning & Education Studies, Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations concentration
The Learning & Education Studies, BS with a concentration in Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations, addresses the growing demand across sectors for graduates equipped to advance organizational change, lead in the workplace, and navigate barriers across diverse populations. This program will provide international and domestic students with an overview of organizational leadership, specifically regarding diversity and inclusion. Students will also learn how organizations can address contemporary environmental and political challenges to enact sustainable and meaningful change.
Graduates from this program will be prepared to pursue graduate education or work in education, government, non-profit, business, and public policy sectors. Specific career opportunities include, but are not limited to, equal employment opportunity specialist, higher education admissions counselor, education policy analyst, training and development coordinator, public engagement coordinator, or human resources specialist.
An internship is recommended during the program, but it is not required. For internship credit, students can register in EPOL 491 Supervised Internship before the internship starts. At the end of the internship, a letter from the internship supervisor is submitted to the Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations concentration contact.
Students are encouraged to pursue a minor or a coherent set of electives from several departments as approved by their advisor. Suggested minors are: Business, Leadership Studies, Communication, Psychology, Technology & Management, African-American Studies, Asian American Studies, Global Studies, Latina/Latino Studies, South Asian Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, or LGBT/Queer Studies.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Learning & Education Studies, Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations concentration
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-10 | |
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
College of Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 101 | Education Orientation Seminar | 1 |
| Learning & Education Studies Core | 14-15 | |
| CI 210 | Introduction to Digital Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 205 | Introduction to Learning and Education Studies | 2 |
| EPOL 201 | Foundations of Education | 3-4 |
| or EPOL 202 | Foundations of Education-ACP | |
| EPOL 215 | Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Educational and Workplace Environments | 3 |
| EPSY 201 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations Concentration | 33 | |
| EPOL 230 | Diversity and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| EPOL 235 | Leadership for Sustainability | 3 |
| EPOL 270 | Leading Organizations Inclusively: The Study and Practice of Critical Human Resource Development | 3 |
| Select 12 hours of coursework from following: | ||
| Experiences of US Minorities in Public Schools | ||
| Race and Cultural Diversity | ||
| Combating Ableism in Organizations | ||
| Business Principles for Human Resource Development | ||
| Facilitation Skills | ||
| Supervised Internship | ||
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select 12 hours of related upper-division coursework within the College of Education in consultation with an academic advisor. | ||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Learning & Education Studies, Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations concentration
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| EDUC 101 | 1 | Composition I or General Education course | 3 |
| EDUC 205 | 2 | EPSY 201 | 3 |
| CI 210 | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Composition I or General Education course | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| EPOL 215 | 3 | EPOL 202 | 4 |
| EPOL 235 | 3 | EPOL 230 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| EPOL 270 | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Concentration course | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Learning & Education Studies, Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations concentration
- Students will acquire deep knowledge of content relevant to the workplace.
- Students will effectively learn the skills and disposition to develop, plan, and implement culturally relevant and responsive outcomes in their respective professions and civic engagements.
- Students will use data to drive decisions and solve problems in their professional careers.
- Students will display the expectations of professionalism related to success in the field of education and beyond (fairness, commitment to collaboration, community, reflective practice, and attention to 21st century skills and practices).
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Learning & Education Studies, Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations concentration
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