Bachelor of Science in Education in
Educational Studies for Mixed Educational Environments
This concentration, Mixed Educational Environments, focuses on the skills and knowledge needed for careers in education in environments outside the public-school classroom. Learn to infuse the concepts of education into meaningful learning experiences that empower others’ personal growth and development.
Gain the skills you need for a wide range of career roles that focus on supporting, mentoring and empowering young people across many learning settings in community, nonprofit and private environments. These include community centers, recreational organizations and after-school programs like the YMCA or Boys and Girls Clubs.
This concentration is open to students in all states and focuses on foundational knowledge of the field of education, theory and practice. It can lead to a wide range of rewarding careers that allow you to make a significant difference in your community and beyond.
Learn how to create engaging educational experiences that foster safe and effective learning environments and address the unique needs of youth from different backgrounds. You could pursue roles such as youth counselor, program coordinator or youth mentor, where you'll help guide and support young individuals.
100%
Online
120
Credit Hours
4 YRS
Estimated Time
to Complete
What You Should Know
Private and charter classroom teaching in Arkansas does not require a state of Arkansas K-12 teaching license; however, a bachelor’s degree in an education field is traditionally required.
Public schools in Arkansas require a state of Arkansas K-12 teaching license. The Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education website provides information about licensure pathways. Contact the College of Education and Health Professions and the Arkansas Department of Education.
Path to an Arkansas Teaching License
Educational Studies graduates may obtain a state of Arkansas teaching license for public classroom teaching by completing one of the following options after graduation should they desire a K-12 public classroom placement:
- American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) (4-8 all areas, 7-12 Bio, Chem, Phys, ELA, Math, SS)
- Arkansas Education Cooperative Teacher Academies
- Arkansas Professional Pathway (ArPEP) (all first-time areas, all grades)
- Arkansas Teacher Corps (all first-time areas, all grades)
- e-Stem Residency (4-8 Science, Math; 4-12 Comp Sci; 7-12 Math & Science)
- Master of Arts in Teaching program at an accredited institution (see list below)
- Prism Teacher Institute (K-6; 4-8 all areas; 7-12 Math, ELA, Bio/Life Sci, SS; K-12 PE)
- Provisional Professional Teaching License
- Reciprocity of a License from Another State
- Teach for America – Greater Delta (all first-time licensure areas)
- Virtual Arkansas (online endorsement k-12 virtual teaching)
Contact the College of Education and Health Professions and the Arkansas Department of Education for details.
ADE-Approved Masters of Arts In Teaching Programs Including Initial Licensure
- Arkansas State University
- Arkansas Tech University
- Harding University
- Henderson State University
- John Brown University
- Southern Arkansas University
- University of Arkansas
- University of Arkansas – Little Rock
- University of Arkansas – Monticello
- University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff
- University of Central Arkansas
- Williams Baptist University
Application Deadlines
| Priority Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 |
| Fall | July 1 |
| Tuition / credit hour | $263.18 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $4.68 |
| Network & Data Systems | $13.10 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2024 rates for students studying completely online. Students in online programs who take an on-campus course will pay on-campus fees, mandatory and college fees, for only the on-campus course.
Transfer Your Credits
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Job Market Outlook
The Pathways career data reflect career information associated with degree programs, and that data may include some jobs that require additional credentials and experience BEYOND the academic degree, including but not limited to professional licensure and certification, additional coursework, and specific training. See " About this data" to learn more about Pathways.
Why Study Educational Studies Online at the University of Arkansas?
The Educational Studies degree is an online bachelor’s degree housed within the College of Education and Health Professions for any student who seeks to focus on the larger field of education, as opposed to the specific classroom teaching experience. Educational Studies focuses on the theory and practice of learning and teaching through a well-rounded approach to education in all aspects of community, nonprofit, private and public education environments, not limited to traditional K-12 classrooms.
Students completing the online degree program in Educational Studies will have worked in a strong, interdisciplinary field constructed of courses offered in Educational Studies (EDST), Curriculum and Instruction (CIED), Counseling Education (CNED), Social Work (SCWK), as well as elective offerings through Psychology (PSYC), Sociology (SOCI), Recreation and Sports Management (RESM), and Public Health (PBHL). Graduates traditionally seek employment through nonprofit educational services, private or charter school teaching, for-profit business educational services, community or government services, or academic graduate school placements.
