Saint Louis University's School of Education provides a well-rounded liberal arts background to enhance students' educational experience.
Program Highlights
Students enter a tight-knit community of faculty and peers committed to innovative learning, diversity, and the Jesuit tradition's intellectual ideas.
Students are prepared to practice cura personalis 鈥� care for the whole person 鈥� and work for social justice in their communities.
Students will graduate prepared to collaborate with families, build classroom communities, have high expectations for all students and advocate for social change.
Curriculum Overview
SLU's B.A. in education consists of a minimum of 120 credits (depending on certification area), including the University core, content courses and education coursework. Students choose from five different concentrations within the education major:
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3)
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
Special Education for Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Kindergarten-Grade 12)
Middle School Education (Grades 5-9)
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
Learning Outcomes
The following five key learning outcomes are the driving force of the curriculum in SLU's undergraduate education program. Our program is intentionally designed to develop in each graduate an awareness and understanding of their sense of identity, sense of purpose, sense of context, sense of inquiry, and sense of praxis as described in the Compass Themes.
As reflective scholar-practitioners, teacher candidates will analyze the rich complexities of an individual鈥檚 identity.
As reflective scholar-practitioners, teacher candidates will defend an evolving sense of purpose grounded in Jesuit values.
As reflective scholar-practitioners, teacher candidates will critically examine how education is influenced by context.
As reflective scholar-practitioners, teacher candidates will engage in critical inquiry.
As reflective scholar-practitioners, teacher candidates will demonstrate responsive teaching praxis in service to the human community.
Careers
A degree in education offers a wide range of career opportunities. While most graduates pursue a career in teaching, some choose to continue their studies in a graduate program before entering the workforce.
Public or private schools
Other teaching venues, such as
Alternative schools
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Camps
Education centers (museums, zoos)
Nonprofit organizations
Outdoor or nature centers
Religious centers
Youth centers
Before/after school program organizer/director
Corporate trainer
Instructional designer
Job placement rates are high for graduates who have a degree in education. You can find immediate work when you graduate. Salaries can vary depending on where you live.
January 2025
School of Education
ST LOUIS,
Missouri,
63103, United States
To be considered for admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, you must be approaching graduation from an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the General Education Development (GED) test.
English Language Proficiency:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 54
Computer-based TOEFL (IBT): 80
Paper-based TOEFL (PBT): 550
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
