

Saint Leo’s BA in Educational Studies specialization in Early Childhood Development and Education degree prepares graduates with conceptual and practical skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate educational experiences in traditional contexts within a variety of other environments. The primary goal of this program is to provide a curriculum for graduates to make a positive impact on learning environments and outcomes for both children and adult learners.
This hands-on program prepares individuals who want to deepen their understanding of the learning and teaching processes, yet may choose to seek careers in non-traditional education settings that do not require state licensure. Graduates will have the ability to effectively work with children, parents, families, and communities in a variety of settings.
The B.A. in educational studies major offers three specializations: (1) Education and Children, (2) Education and Adolescents, and (3) Education and Early Childhood Development. Students who graduate with this major are not immediately eligible for certification with the Florida Department of Education. The educational studies major prepares students for employment with agencies and educational institutions that do not require graduation from an initial certification program as a term of employment.