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Educational Studies

Major

The School of Education and Human Services

The Education Studies program offers a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to understanding education, learning, and human development. Students explore how people learn in schools, communities, and organizations while building strong skills in communication, critical thinking, and leadership.

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Opportunities & Outcomes

The program emphasizes service, equity, and lifelong learning. Education Studies is ideal for students interested in education-related careers that do not require teacher licensure or for those planning to pursue graduate or professional study in education or related fields.

Career Pathways

An Education Studies degree prepares students for a wide range of education-adjacent and people-centered careers, as well as for advanced study.

Education & School Support Roles

  • Academic or instructional support staff
  • Student services or advising assistant
  • Curriculum or program coordinator
  • Education program or assessment assistant

Community, Youth & Family Programs

  • Youth program or after-school coordinator
  • Community education or outreach specialist
  • Family services or support program staff
  • Nonprofit or faith-based education roles

 

Training, Learning & Development

  • Corporate or organizational training assistant
  • Learning and development coordinator
  • Workforce or professional development support roles
  • Educational technology or training support positions

Nonprofit, Advocacy & Service

  • Nonprofit program or operations coordinator
  • Education advocacy or outreach roles
  • Community engagement or service learning coordinator
  • Mission-driven organization staff

Higher Education & Student Affairs

  • Admissions or recruitment coordinator
  • Residence life or student engagement roles
  • Campus program or orientation assistant
  • College access or retention support staff

 

Graduate & Professional Pathways

  • Graduate study in education, counseling, or leadership
  • Higher education administration programs
  • Social work, public administration, or nonprofit leadership graduate study

Programs of Study Offered

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies

Faculty Spotlight

Christina Priebe, EdD

Christina Priebe, EdD

Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education

Daniel Priebe, EdD

Daniel Priebe, EdD

Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Master of Science in Education (MSE), Director of Student Teaching

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts

Bonaventure Program

Every QU student’s foundation for our liberal arts education, involving service learning, signature courses, writing, technological literacy. Program Requirements

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