2012-21

Arizona State University
University Senate
Spring 2012

Senate Motion #2012-21

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Arnold Maltz, Chair

Date of First Reading: January 23, 2012

Date of Second Reading: February 20, 2012
 
Title of Motion:  Request from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College – Division of Teacher Preparation –for the name change of an undergraduate degree – from Selected Studies to Educational Studies
 
Action Requested:
The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College – Division of Teacher Preparation – for the name change of an undergraduate degree – from Selected Studies to Educational Studies
 
Rationale:
The name change from Selected Studies to Educational Studies more accurately describes the nature of the degree. The intent for this degree is geared toward students who would like to work in the educational field, but not necessarily as teachers. Therefore, this program would not lead to teacher certification. It will be geared for people who may want to work for non-profit organizations, go on to graduate school in another field, work in afterschool programs, become museum educators, work in the field of educational technology and development, and more. The program would also be for students who decide, after taking some educational courses and gaining experience in the field, that they do not want to be classroom teachers but still want to work in education in careers that do not require teacher certification.