Major in Education Studies
Become an educator • Learn your concentration • Impact the next generation
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
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Become an educator • Learn your concentration • Impact the next generation
In the education studies major, you'll choose between several concentration options to further develop your teaching skills for positions not requiring a license. At JBU, you'll master foundational knowledge in order to be capable of transmitting that knowledge to students of all levels.
Start your applicationStudents observe and work alongside professionals to supplement the teaching skills they're learning in their JBU classes.
The education studies major is for students who want to gain teaching skills but not necessarily teach in a public school classroom. Many graduates have obtained work in camp staff positions, training postings or working with children outside of public education.
Education studies majors choose to go into one of four emphases: Christian ministry, intercultural studies, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or young adult education.
Students spend a lot of time in clinical-style education with mentor teachers. Through observing and teaching alongside these experts, JBU students become confident in their capabilities in classroom management and lesson planning.
From their very first semester, students get in-classroom experience. JBU students get the chance to practice teaching for double the amount of time most other elementary education students do. This creates great confidence, trust, and respect in the student's mentor teachers, as well as future employers.
JBU students can study in Lithuania, Guatemala, Honduras, Northern Ireland and various parts of the world. Many students have gone on to teach students English elsewhere through TESOL.
Deep dive into Christian philosophy, understand the ramifications of discipleship and evangelism, and expand knowledge in Christian leadership principles and service and experiential education.
Study interpersonal communication, cultures, international relations and community development.
Learn classroom strategies, major theories and foundations of the English language for teaching functional English to learners of all ages.
Become familiar with young adult literature, learn the principles of teaching secondary education and examine the types of exceptionalities in children to prepare to teach those with special education needs within public schools.
Equip yourself to inspire others and excel at what you love.
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.