Education Emphasis
Shape the Future: Choose an Emphasis in Education
Embark on a transformative journey with our Education emphasis. This program is crafted to empower aspiring educators with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to make a profound impact in the field of education.
Requirements
Before applying to the Bachelor of General Studies Education Emphasis, you must have:
- Been accepted into a teaching major at BYU (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education Teacher Education, Special Education, or Secondary Education teaching major),
- Completed all university core and specific teaching major requirements, except student teaching, and
- Earned the minimum course grades and GPA requirements for their teaching major (this varies depending on when student was accepted into the teaching major).
Key Learning Outcomes
- Summarize the intended purposes of public education and analyze how well those are represented in our current society.
- Evaluate the role of public education in the social and civic development of children and youth.
- Explain how contextual factors, learner development, and learning differences, influence planning, teaching strategies, motivation, and student learning.
- Describe how quality educators model, teach, and create supportive learning environments to increase learning and strengthen student success.
- Analyze how knowing each “human being in all the world is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny” (Kevin Worthen, University Conference, August 2019) impacts them as an educator and the potential influence that understanding has on those whom they teach.
Skills You Will Develop
- Effective teaching and communication skills to foster learning
- Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in educational contexts
- Collaborative skills for working with students, parents, and colleagues
- Leadership abilities to guide and inspire students and fellow educators
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers in teaching, educational administration, curriculum development, educational consulting, and more. This emphasis also provides a solid foundation for graduate studies in education and related fields.
Ignite a Passion for Learning: Start Your Education Emphasis Today!
Exciting Courses
Children’s Literature (EL ED 340): Critical analysis and evaluation of children’s literature
Literature for Young People (ENGL 420): Understand the role of literature in children's and adolescents' development
Social Psychology (PSYCH 320, SOC 350): Learn about social influences on behavior and their implications in educational settings
Marriage and Family Relationships (SFL 210, 240): Examine family dynamics and their impact on education
Parent and Child Relations (SFL 331, 333, 334, 351, 355, 358): Gain insights into parent-child relationships and their role in learning