Program Overview

Through liberal arts core courses, you will gain content knowledge in math, science, children’s literature, and history. Education courses focus on curriculum theory and design, special education, instructional technology, and key concepts and thinkers in the field. You will receive education and training for careers that do not require state licensure, such as day care centers, private schools, experiential education settings, and more.

This concentration does not lead to Massachusetts licensure. As such, your field experience will include internships during your freshman and sophomore years that allow you to build a resume and explore your interests, culminating in a semester-long internship in a setting of your choosing, rather than student teaching. At Endicott, our director of field placements will work with you individually to secure quality field placements that will help you reach your academic and career goals.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

First Year - Credits: 32

  • Science Elective (Cr. 6)
  • ED 101 - Introduction to Education (Cr: 3)
  • ED 102 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction (Cr: 3)
  • ED 111 - Clinical Field Based Experience I (Cr: 2)
  • ED 222 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Cr: 3)
  • ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
  • ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
  • HST 101 - Western Civilization I (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies World Cultures General Education Elective
  • MTH 116 - Mathematical Problem Solving (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement
  • PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)

Second Year - Credits: 32

  • Aesthetic Awareness General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Individual & Society General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • ENG/HST 200+  Level Elective (Cr: 3)
  • ED 203 - Inclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
  • ED 211/211L - Clinical Field Based Experience II and Lab (Cr: 2)
  • ED 221 - Emergent Literacy Instruction (Cr: 3)
  • ED 231 - Exploring Literacy (Cr: 3)
  • ED 290 - Topics in Education (Cr: 3)
  • ED 339 - Assessment for Learning (Cr: 3)
  • ED 389 - Research Methods and Project Paradigms (Cr: 3)

Third Year - Credits: 32

  • Global Issues General Education Elective (Cr: 3) (Recommend IDS325)
  • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • General Education Elective (Cr: 12) (Two must be above the 200 level)
  • Electives (Cr: 6)
  • ED 311/311L - Theory to Practice Seminar and Lab (Cr: 2)
  • ED 330 - Sheltered English Immersion Teacher's Endorsement (Cr: 3)
    Or
  • ED 331 - Issues and Best Practices of English Language Learners (Cr: 3)
  • ED 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)

Fourth Year - Credits: 30

  • Education Elective   (Cr: 6)
  • Electives (Cr: 6) 
  • ED 290 - Topics in Education (Cr: 3)
  • ED 480/480L - Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
  • ED 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
    Or
  • ED 491 - Senior Capstone (Cr: 3)

Educational Studies Electives

Choose four from the following:

  • ABA 100 - Basic Principles of Behavioral Science (Cr: 3)
  • ABA 210 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
  • ABA 215 - Measurement and Experimental Design (Cr: 3)
  • ABA 220 - Supervision and Management (Cr: 3)
  • ABA 320 - Assessment in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
  • ABA 325 - Behavior Change Procedures (Cr: 3)
  • ED 207 - Strategies of Teaching Early Childhood Curriculum (Cr: 3)
  • ED 208 - Early Childhood Numeracy (Cr: 3)
  • ED 213 - The Power of Play in the Classroom (Cr: 3)
  • ED 215 - Creative Arts in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms (Cr: 3)
  • ED 228 - Executive Functioning in the Classroom (Cr: 3)
  • ED 329/329L - Literacy Methods and Lab (Cr: 3)
  • ED 230 - The Early Childhood Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, Italy (Cr: 3)
  • ED 232 - Teaching Writing (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies Writing Designated Core Requirements
  • ED 240 - Literacies for Learning at the Middle and Secondary School (Cr: 3)
  • ED 290 - Topics in Education (Cr: 3)
  • ED 313 - Integrating AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning (Cr: 3)
  • ED 315 - Artists and Authors in the Classroom (Cr: 3)
  • ED 330 - Sheltered English Immersion Teacher's Endorsement (Cr: 3)
  • ED 340 - Global Consciousness through Children's Literature (Cr: 3)
  • ED 380/380L - Methods in the Secondary Content Areas and Field Experience (Cr: 4)
  • ED 430 - Differentiated Instruction (Cr: 3)

Science Electives

Students must choose one course from each group.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the educational studies concentration program, students will:

  • Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in written form following the academic conventions of the discipline. 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the field of education including the areas of historic and current trends, assessment, special needs, psychology and technology.
  • Apply their learning to multiple field experiences in a variety of educational settings.

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Fifth Year Master's and Endicott Fellows Program

As a graduate of the early childhood education program, you may apply to be an Endicott Fellow, completing a year-long fellowship on staff in a partnering school while receiving a tuition-free master's degree. Or, apply to complete a master's degree in education in one year of study beginning the summer after graduation.

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“Learn by doing” isn’t just a motto—it’s our mission. As one of the first schools in the country to require three internships for every student, you'll have opportunities to transform classroom learning into real-world experience, giving you a head start on your career and an edge in the competitive job market. We call this the Endicott Experiential Edge. You’ll graduate with a degree, a resume, and a bold vision for your future.

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Endicott provides an outstanding education, along with opportunities to work in your field and build your resume through three internships. Whether you pursue graduate school or embark on your career right after graduation, your time at Endicott will prepare you for the next step. Take a look at what our graduates have been up to lately.

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