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EDST 20003. Introduction to Educational Studies. 3 Hours.

The course explores the field of education through the lens of educational studies, a unique interdisciplinary association of looking at education as a function of society, psychology, politics, religion, and economic interests. This course introduces non-education field students to the difference between the various fields of study within education, including, but not limited to: instruction, curriculum, comparative education, multicultural education, informal education, content education, pedagogy, education policy, support services, and community education. No field observation hours are required for this course. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)

EDST 30003. Formative Readings for Cultural Literacy. 3 Hours.

This course explores historically significant readings identified in the America Reads project by the Library of Congress (2014-2016), examining their impact on American identity and cultural development. Emphasizing the role of education in shaping society through cultural transmission, the course investigates how public schooling has historically contributed to citizen formation within American political thought. Through the lens of perennialism, students will analyze educational trends that have promoted literacy and popular literature from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, shaping the social, economic, environmental, and political landscapes navigated by citizens over time. (Typically offered: Spring)

EDST 300H3. Honors Formative Readings for Cultural Education. 3 Hours.

This course examines some of the historically important readings stemming from identification of the America Reads project produced by the Library of Congress (2014-2016). Special attention will be devoted to the understanding of the relevance of these historical documents and texts to the American identity. The course will focus on the role education plays in the creation of the current society through cultural transmission. The role of education through public schooling in the formations of citizens has been historically documented and deemed necessary under American political thought. This course is constructed to establish linkages of educational trends in the promotion of literacy and the popularization of popular cultural literature of the 18th, 19th, and 20th century that has shaped the social, economic, environmental, and political landscape that a citizen may navigate over their lifetime. Prerequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to EDST 30003.

EDST 31103. Legal Developments in Education. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of key legal developments in U.S. education over the past two centuries and their impact on contemporary schooling. Topics include the legal basis for public education, government oversight of common schools, constitutional issues in public schools, contract law in private education, employment law in education, and First Amendment rights of students in school settings. Special emphasis is placed on federal education legislation and case law shaping educational access, policy, and school choice. (Typically offered: Fall)

EDST 32003. Multicultural Education Issues. 3 Hours.

This course examines the various social and cultural factors that influence teaching and learning in different educational settings. Students will explore historical and contemporary perspectives on education, considering how societal structures, economic conditions, and institutional frameworks shape schooling. The course also addresses the roles of educators within a broad educational system that includes both public and private institutions, preparing future educators at any level to understand a variety of influences that impact educational practice. (Typically offered: Fall)

EDST 32203. American Educational History. 3 Hours.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the historical development of the American education system. Students will examine the varied and often competing influences that shaped public common schooling, as well as the emergence of parochial schools following the schooling conflicts of the 1840 and 1880s. Beginning with early literacy instruction and the establishment of township and colonial schools, the course traces the evolution of American education from the late 1600s to the modern-day public-school structure and various private schooling options. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

EDST 322H3. Honors American Educational History. 3 Hours.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the historical development of the American education system. Students will examine the varied and often competing influences that shaped public common schooling, as well as the emergence of parochial schools following the schooling conflicts of the 1840 and 1880s. Beginning with early literacy instruction and the establishment of township and colonial schools, the course traces the evolution of American education from the late 1600s to the modern-day public-school structure and various private schooling options. Prerequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
This course is equivalent to EDST 32203.

EDST 33103. Trauma Based Educational Practices. 3 Hours.

Socio-emotional learning and trauma-based classroom instruction are needed pre-professional knowledge bases for classroom teachers that shape classroom management practices and student-engagement relationships. This course focuses on identifying and understanding daily classroom interactions with students having previously experienced out-of-school trauma that manifests itself in classroom environment. This course is intended for teacher-educators to modify student relationship engagement and not intended for diagnosis or clinical practices. (Typically offered: Fall)

EDST 33303. Children's & Young Adult Literature in Educational Settings. 3 Hours.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of literature for children, adolescents, and young adults across various educational uses. Students will examine a range of literary forms, including picture books, novels, informational texts, and adaptations between books and films, analyzing their impact on young audiences and their role in literacy development. (Typically offered: Fall)

EDST 39103. Formal Classroom Internship in Education. 3 Hours.

The internship is a prearranged onsite work experience serving in an educationally related field. The formal classroom internship is taken after the completion of CIED 10103 and either along with or after the completion of CIED 30303. Locations have been selected by the EDST program and Office of Teacher Education. Internships my be served at a variety of public or private based educational services or agencies. The internship experience must include a minimum number of practical work hours (120), reflective journaling, mid-semester evaluation, and final report. All arrangements for internships are coordinated through the COEHP Office of Field Placement by the Director of Field Placement. State of Arkansas background checks may be required for individuals completing internships at locations serving populations of minors. Prerequisite: CIED 10103. Pre- or Corequisite: CIED 30303, and EDST-MXED major. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

EDST 39203. Informal Based or Outdoor Internship in Education. 3 Hours.

The internship is a prearranged onsite work experience serving in an educationally related field. The informal/outdoor internship is taken during or after taking EDST 41103. Locations have been selected by the EDST program and Office of Teacher Education; during the summer, students may petition for a camp based informal experience that is outside of the typical semester offering. Internships my be served at a variety of public or private based educational services or agencies. The internship experience must include a minimum number of practical work hours (120), reflective journaling, mid-semester evaluation, and final report. All arrangements for internships are coordinated through the COEHP Office of Field Placement by the Director of Field Placement. State of Arkansas background checks may be required for individuals completing internships at locations serving populations of minors. Prerequisite: EDST 41103. Pre- or Corequisite: CIED 30303, and student must be a EDST-MXED major. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer)

EDST 3990V. Special Topics in Educational Studies. 1-3 Hour.

Discussion and advanced studies on selected topics in educational studies. Special focus on recent and emerging topics in education. Junior (3000) level course offerings. Course may be repeated only for unique topic enrollments. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 15 hours of degree credit.

EDST 399HV. Honors Special Topics in Educational Studies. 1-3 Hour.

Discussion and advanced studies on selected topics in educational studies. Special focus on recent and emerging topics in education. Junior (3000) level course offerings. Each offering of EDST 399HV must be unique. Student may not repeat the same topic for degree credit multiple times. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 15 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to EDST 3990V.

EDST 40003. Philosophy of Education. 3 Hours.

This course provides a review of philosophical, ideological, and foundation theories in education. Students explore historical ideas in philosophy pertaining to education and how those ideas contribute to current educational practices. Students will explore how philosophical theories of idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, ideological theories of liberalism and conservatism, and the practical theories of essentialism, perennialism, child-centered progressivism, and social reconstruction are present in various applications through all levels of education. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. (Typically offered: Spring)

EDST 400H3. Honors Philosophy of Education. 3 Hours.

This course provides a review of philosophical, ideological, and foundation theories in education. Students explore historical ideas in philosophy pertaining to education and how those ideas contribute to current educational practices. Students will explore how philosophical theories of idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, ideological theories of liberalism and conservatism, and the practical theories of essentialism, perennialism, child-centered progressivism, and social reconstruction are present in various applications through all levels of education. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (junior or senior standing). (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to EDST 40003.

EDST 40303. Understanding Professional Teaching Standards. 3 Hours.

This course provides preparation and review for the required initial post-graduation licensure testing requirements mandated by the State of Arkansas. Currently these testing requirements are Pearson Education's Foundation of Reading, Educational Testing Services' Praxis Series Assessments: Core Academic Skills for Educators, Principles of Learning & Teaching, and Specific Licensure Area Content Assessments. (Typically offered: Fall)

EDST 40403. Contemporary Research & Issues in Education. 3 Hours.

Following a brief introduction to research methods, this course will explore contemporary research being conducted or recently produced out of the field of education. Potential research areas include but are not limited to literacy, content area research, teacher preparation, education reform, and policy initiatives effecting various forms of schooling. (Typically offered: Spring)

EDST 41103. Teaching and Funding Outdoor & Informal Education. 3 Hours.

In-depth exploration of natural/outdoors education and informal education and grant writing for education will be covered. Methods and techniques in the preparation and delivery of teaching in nontraditional instructional settings (informal education) will be developed. Course participants will be required to teach an outdoor and/or informal education class and participate in a collaborative grant application process. (Typically offered: Spring)

EDST 42103. Religion, Education, & Religious Education. 3 Hours.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction on the influences of religion in education, particularly in relation to the dynamic of religion in public education in the United States. Students in the course learn about the nature of the study of religion, religious studies, and religious education, as well as the teaching of religion. Prerequisite: Junior or senior level standing. (Typically offered: Fall)

EDST 49303. Capstone Seminar and Final Internship in Education. 3 Hours.

The capstone course provides students with a culminating experience for Educational Studies. The course provides an opportunity for students to develop a portfolio of their learning and to evaluate their overall program performance in preparation for completion of their degrees. This course contains 90 hours of internship site experience and will serve as the final internship experience for EDSTBS majors. This course includes 30 hours of coursework (i.e., classroom time) along with the required internship experience. This course should only be enrolled in after the completion of EDST 39103 and EDST 39203 and during the students final year of coursework. All internship placements are arranged by the Office of Field Placement and the Director of Field Placement. Prerequisite: EDST 39103, EDST 39203, and senior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

EDST 49403. Capstone (Non-Internship). 3 Hours.

This course is the cumulative experience of Educational Studies coursework and is intended to be completed in the last year or last semester as an undergraduate student. Course components are divided between job acquisition preparation, demonstration of employment seeking practices, and demonstration of the interdisciplinary knowledge base regarding analysis and synthesis of various contemporary aspects of educational conditions accumulated during your time as an educational studies undergraduate. The course completes GELO 6.1 learning outcome for all Educational Studies majors. Prerequisite: Senior level standing and 102 hours of credits. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

EDST 49903. Para-Professional Internship. 3 Hours.

Work related experiential reflection between paraprofessional employment (verified) and course work completed (75 credit hours minimum). This course is only available to students enrolled in the Educational Studies Paraprofessional Transition major. Prerequisite: Admission into the EDSTBS-PARA major & 75 completed credit hours. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.