Department contact:
109 Hill Hall
573-882-7831

Degrees:

Bachelor of Educational Studies (BES)

Overview:

The educational studies major is the only option for the BES degree. It may be selected by students desiring to work in a field related to education; however, this degree does not lead to teacher certification. Students interested in the BES degree may complete an individualized major course of study developed with an advisor in the department.

Academic Information

Admission Requirements:

Any incoming student that is admitted to the University may be admitted to the College of Education.

All students may apply to the degree program upon completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours of credit. To apply, students must be currently enrolled in the College of Education, have a 2.750 MU and overall GPA; 22 or higher on the ACT or 1010 on the Re-centered SAT; English 1000; and College Algebra. Refer to undergraduate course catalog for further admission requirements.

To transfer to the College of Education, students need an ACT composite score of 22 or higher and a GPA based on the total number of hours they have completed as follows:
Freshmen: 2.500 MU and overall cumulative GPA
Sophomores: 2.600 MU and overall cumulative GPA
Juniors/Seniors: 2.750 MU and overall cumulative GPA

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.75

Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Teacher Development Program 1100: Orientation

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Contact
Victor Price
Registrar's Office
126 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-1140
phone: 573-882-4729

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