»BA in Community Educational Studies
Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies
The Community Educational Studies major is designed for aspiring educators who want to teach, train, and lead outside the traditional K–12 classroom. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience, the program equips you to apply educational principles in a variety of settings that promote lifelong learning.
Career paths include:
- Educator for community-based programs such as arts, recreation, and cultural centers
- Instructor for nonprofit or charitable organizations
- Learning and development professional
- Human resources specialist
- Public policy or education advocacy roles
- School administrator or counselor
- Speech-language pathologist
Gain Skills to Lead and Inspire Through Education
- Develop practical skills crucial to becoming a leading community educator.
- Build a high-quality resume through hands-on experience leading in non-school settings — all before you graduate.
- Learn how to advocate for educational inclusivity as an ethically responsible educator.
Your Career Path After Graduation
- Find employment as an educator in non-classroom settings.
- Make a positive impact on diverse students across the lifelong learning spectrum.
- Have a clear pathway to a Master’s in Leadership Development through our integrated master’s programs.
Get a Bachelor's plus a Master's in 5 Years
The Attallah College of Educational Studies offers an Integrated Program for the Master of Arts in Leadership Development (MLD) that allows students to begin graduate leadership coursework after earning 90 undergraduate credits, and earn their master’s degree within one year of completing their bachelor’s degree.
Chapman undergraduate students begin master's-level coursework during their junior or senior year and apply up to 15 credits toward both degrees - cutting the time and cost of graduate school by as much as 50%.
Enhance Your Degree with a Related Minor
Our education & leadership minors and humanities minors for educators give you the perfect pathway to hone in on your areas of interest and find your niche as an educator. They cover a wide range of possible specializations and add value to your degree.