Promotion and Preparation
The educational studies department at the College has two main goals: to promote the study of educational processes, institutions and thought; and to prepare highly qualified teachers for elementary and secondary classrooms. Courses and programs examine education as an essential and complex social process that occurs in formal and informal teaching-learning situations. While the department is dedicated to the preparation of effective teachers, we invite and encourage other students to take courses to develop greater understanding of educational issues and concerns.
This minor is designed for students who are interested in educational issues or working with children. It does not lead to teacher licensure.
Students will take 20 credits, including the following educational studies courses: School and Society, Psychological Foundations of Education, Diversity in American Education, Differentiated Instruction: Approaches for the Classroom Teacher, Philosophical and Social Issues in Education, and an additional elective course.
Education Preparation Program Report Card : Annual Report
Faculty
Nicholas Eastman
Associate Professor of Educational Studies and the Pieper Family Chair in Servant Leadership
Jean Rigden
Assistant Professor of Practice of Educational Studies and Director of Teacher Education
Career Tracks
Ripon graduates have success finding teaching jobs, in part, because faculty work closely with them to plan programs and conduct job searches geared toward current employment trends. Some Ripon graduates with teacher certification have worked abroad in the Peace Corps or used their teaching skills in educational programs in service and business settings.
ADVISING
Ripon College faculty and professional staff are dedicated to helping you reach your goals, whatever they may be and however often they may change along the way. It’s part of our value statement to you.
As a student at Ripon, you will be assigned a faculty adviser based on your area(s) of interest. You will meet with your faculty adviser throughout your time as a student to discuss your current aspirations, plan your course schedule and plot a future trajectory. We also work collaboratively with Ripon College Career and Professional Development to help match your interests and skills to concrete goals and construct a plan for professional success offering personalized career counseling, off-campus learning opportunities and an online job board with potential to connect with local, national and international employers.
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