Mar 17, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Elementary (Education, B.S.Ed.)

Program: Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Elementary Major
School of Education

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146

The B.S. in Education (B.S.Ed.) with a major in Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Elementary is intended to prepare students for successful careers in diverse areas, including working in or directing after school programs or in informal education organizations such as Science Central, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and the Fort Wayne Urban League. This degree does not lead to a teacher license.

To earn the B.S. in Education (B.S.Ed.) with a major in Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Elementary, you must satisfy the requirements of Purdue University Fort Wayne (Regulations ) and the School of Education .

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of a major in Education Studies Elementary students will:

Become more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
Improve the human condition by creating positive learning environments
Become change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
Solve client problems through clear, creative analyses
Assess client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
Utilize interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on campus

Declaring This Major:

You must declare this major with the School of Education .

College Scorecard

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https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?151102-Purdue-University-Fort-Wayne&fos_code=1312&fos_credential=3

Program Requirements:

Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Elementary (Education, B.S.Ed.) 4-Year Plan

Grades of C- or higher are required in each course used toward this degree. Minimum 2.70 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.

General Requirements

Required Courses in BSEd degree

Exploring Education

EDU 20000 and EDU 10100

Educational Psychology

EDU 25100 and EDU 10100 or EDU 25300 and EDU 20100

Special Education

EDU 30500 or EDU 30600

Education Foundations

EDU 34001

Student Teaching (except ECED Birth to 5 and Education Studies)

EDU 40100

EDU 42500 or EDU 42600 or EDU 48000

General Education: Credits 30

Effective Fall 2025, the General Education program at PFW requires 30 credits to be completed, such that students pass each course listed below with a grade of C- or better:

Category A. Foundational Intellectual Skills (Foundational Intellectual Skills Course Lists)
- One course in A1. Written Communication Cr. 3.
- One course in A2. Speaking and Listening Cr. 3.
- One course in A3. Quantitative Reasoning Cr. 3.
Category B. Ways of Knowing (Ways of Knowing Course Lists)
- One course in B4. Scientific Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
- One course in B5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
- One course in B6. Humanistic Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
- One course in B7. Artistic Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
- One course in B8. Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
Six additional credits from any Foundational Skills (A1-A3) or Ways of Knowing (B4-B8) categories
At least one Ways of Knowing course that is designated as having a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or global awareness

Some programs recommend courses and/or require a specific course as part of the major that may also be used to fulfill General Education requirements. Please see below or your Academic Advisor for courses that fulfill both purposes. You can familiarize yourself with other program regulations at General Education Requirements .

Education Studies Major: Credits 27

EDU 10100 - Laboratory Or Field Experience Cr. 0. Field EDU 20000
EDU 20000 - Exploring Education Cr. 3.
EDU 25100 - Educational Psychology For Elementary Teachers Cr. 3.
EDU 34001 - Education And American Culture Cr. 3. (Satisfies Gen Ed B5)
EDU 34600 - Guidance Of Young Children Cr. 3. (Satisfies Gen Ed C8)
EDU 31500 - Child Development Cr. 3. and
EDU 30100 - Laboratory Or Field Experience Cr. 0-3. Field EDU 31500
or
PSY 36900 - Development Across The Lifespan Cr. 3.
Select one of the following Cultural Linguistics course (3 cr):
EDU 22200 - Early Childhood Multilingual Learners Cr. 3.
or
EDU 36900 - Culturally Relevant, Multilingual Literacy Education For Elementary Educators Cr. 3.
(Note: Only one field is required when EDU 31500 and EDU 36900 are taken together in the same semester. When taken separately, each course has its own field.)
EDU 30500 - Teaching The Exceptional Learner In The Elementary School Cr. 3.
EDU 45300 - Management Of Academic And Social Behavior Cr. 3.
Select one of the following Special Education courses (3 cr.)
EDU 37001 - Characteristics, Laws, And Assistive Technology In Special Education Cr. 3.
or
EDU 41000 - Trends And Issues In Special Education Cr. 3. Early Childhood

Professional Experience Courses: Credits 8

EDU 21000 - Career Planning Cr. 2. and
EDU 10100 - Laboratory Or Field Experience Cr. 0. Field EDU 21000
EDU 30000 - Topical Exploration In Education Cr. 1-3. Practicum (3 Cr)
EDU 40000 - Topical Explorations In Education Cr. 1-15. Internship (3 Cr)

Additional Major Required Courses: Credits 12

PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC 16101 - Principles Of Sociology Cr. 3.
One of the following ENGL courses:
ENGL 23202 - Introduction To Business Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 23401 - Technical Report Writing Cr. 3.
One of the following HSRV courses (3 cr):
HSRV 10300 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
HSRV 10500 - Interpersonal Skills For Practical Application Cr. 3.
HSRV 16900 - Introduction To Wellness And Stress Management Cr. 3.

First Focus Required Minor: Credits 15

You must complete a minor in one of the following areas: Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology (15 cr). To learn more about each minor either visit the appropriate program description page or use the links below:

Human Services Minor

Psychology Minor

Sociology Minor

Second Focus (options & credits vary)

Select a second area of focus that supports your educational and career goals. This should be either a PFW minor or the Teaching English as a New Language Certificate.

Electives

Complete the required credits to reach the minimum 120 total credit hour requirement.

Total Credits: 120 minimum

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.