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Attallah College of Educational Studies

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At Chapman’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, we offer teaching programs that integrate academic coursework and hands-on training. Upon graduation, you will be well prepared to put your skills into practice and find employment as an educator.

Our comprehensive programs and nationally recognized faculty prepare you to work in:

  • Elementary schools.
  • Middle and high schools.
  • Special education settings.
  • Community settings.
  • Healthcare settings.

Majors

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Liberal Studies major

Liberal Studies is a degree program for those who want to become elementary school or special education teachers. In the program, you will:

  • Learn how to teach diverse subjects such as reading, math and science.
  • Graduate with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies.
  • Become fully authorized to teach at the elementary level or in special education, after obtaining a teaching credential, with no need to take the CBEST or CSET.
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Community Educational Studies major

Our Community Educational Studies (CES) major is a degree for those who want to work in education outside of the traditional classroom setting. Career paths include human resources professional, school counselor, speech pathologist, tutor and much more.

Degrees for Future Middle and High School Teachers

We recommend two potential pathways for future middle and high school teachers:

Minors

Earning a minor alongside your major is a great way to explore your interests and add value to your degree. Our minors are designed to prepare you to be the best educator you can be.

Check out all of our minors

 

Integrated Master’s Programs

Our integrated master’s degree programs let you earn a bachelor’s and a master’s on an accelerated timeline, as well as prepare you to earn your teaching credential once you graduate. We offer integrated programs for:

  • Teaching at the elementary school level.
  • Teaching at the middle and high school levels.
  • Teaching special education.
  • Leadership development.

Learn about our Teacher Education Bachelor's plus Master's Degree Programs.

Learn about our Leadership Bachelor's plus Master's Degree Program.

Have Questions? Contact Us

Have questions, need additional clarity or just want to talk through your options? We’re here to help. You can reach us at:

Liberal Studies: liberalstudies@chapman.edu

Community Educational Studies: communityeducation@chapman.edu

Phone: (714) 997-6781

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Chapman's Attallah College of Educational Studies

Undergraduate Education
attallahuged@chapman.edu

Phone: (714) 997-6781