Education Curriculum Studies sets you up to work in any area related to education and isn't limited to teaching in a classroom. It encompasses a thorough foundational knowledge base of educational theory and appropriate curriculum for the specified area of concentration. This major also would require a concentration of a particular content area such as Math, Science, Social Sciences or English.
At Westminster College, you will have the opportunity to learn by doing through a practicum component involving field work in a school setting.
You will be prepared to work in various school settings in a support capacity, but not as a certified teacher. A student who completes this major will be prepared for a number of additional careers, involving youth programing in social services, recreational services or educational sales. There is a practicum component where you will do field work in a school setting, but not student teach. You will prepare in writing and speech intensive coursework, necessary to success in any field.
With this degree, you can still obtain employment in school settings as support personnel and seek certification on your own. You can also enroll in a graduate program that would allow you to certify if you wished to pursue teaching or teach in private settings. Many education majors also elect to go into various Social Service careers where the actual teaching certification is not required.
