2026-2027 Course Catalog

Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/education/learning-education-studies-bs/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies

The Learning & Education Studies, BS allows students to explore education outside the licensed teaching profession. A minimum of 120 semester hours is necessary for graduation in the Learning and Education Studies program.

The program focuses on the demand of professionals who bring an education perspective to a range of industries such as business, non-profit organizations, healthcare, and technology settings.  Students will take a set of core courses, as well as coursework in one of the following concentrations:

• Educational Equality and Cultural Understanding
• Educational Technology
• Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations
• Workplace Training and Development

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies

Graduation Requirements

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.

University Requirements

Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The University and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements

Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Composition I | | 4-6 | | Advanced Composition | | 3 | | Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 | | Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | | 6 | | Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by CI 210 and EPSY 201 | | | | Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | | 6-10 | | Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |

College of Education Requirements

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | EDUC 101 | Education Orientation Seminar | 1 | | Learning & Education Studies Core | | 14-15 | | CI 210 | Introduction to Digital Learning Environments | 3 | | EDUC 205 | Introduction to Learning and Education Studies | 2 | | EPOL 201 | Foundations of Education | 3-4 | | or EPOL 202 | Foundations of Education-ACP | | | EPOL 215 | Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Educational and Workplace Environments | 3 | | EPSY 201 | Educational Psychology | 3 | | Concentration | | 33 | | Students must complete 33 credit hours within one of the following areas of concentration: | | | | Educational Technology | | | | Inclusive Leadership & Learning in Organizations | | |

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

Total Hours: 120

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies

1. Students will acquire deep knowledge of content in the workplace.
2. Students will effectively learn the skills and disposition to develop, plan, and implement culturally relevant and responsive outcomes in their respective professions and civic engagements.
3. Students will use data to drive decisions and solve problems in their professional careers.
4. Students will display the expectations of professionalism related to success in the field of education and beyond (fairness, commitment to collaboration, community, reflective practice, and attention to 21st century skills and practices).

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies

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