BA in Educational Studies

Domains and Subdomains

Below are all of the domains and subdomains that make up this degree program. Each subdomain is made up of specific competencies, or performance descriptions, that correspond to the specific skills or knowledge areas you must master. Click on any of the domains for more information about competencies.

Effective Teaching Practices (Elementary Education)

Instructional Planning and Design
Instructional Presentation and Follow-Up
Instructional Strategies and Approaches
Subject-Specific Teaching Methods (Elementary)
Teaching Methods: Literacy and Elementary Reading
Teaching Methods: Literacy, Elementary Language Arts and Handwriting

Foundations of Teaching

Classroom Management
Diversity and Inclusion
Human Development and Learning
Schools and Society
Testing

Interdisciplinary Studies

Basic Information Retrieval Skills
Collegiate Reading Skills
Cultures and Institutions
Disciplines and Cultural Context of the Humanities
Economics, U.S. Constitution, Government and Citizenship
Ethics, Belief Systems and the Arts
Fundamental Concepts, Methods and Modes in the Humanities
Health, Fitness and Physical Education
Literary History, Interpretation and Analysis
Literary Terms, Conventions and Genres
Numeracy, Algebra and Geometry
Reasoning and Problem Solving (IS)
Scientific Concepts, Theories and Inquiry
Speaking and Listening
Systems of Natural Science
Theory, Methodology and Human Development
U.S. History
World History
Writing Skills