»Undergraduate Programs

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.

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.

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 School and High School Teachers

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

• Major in your subject area (e.g. English, math, chemistry) and minor in Secondary Education.
• Enter an integrated master’s program, where you can earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. See below for more details.
  
  

Begin Your Teaching Career Sooner with a Teacher Preparation Certificate

Earning a Teacher Preparation Certificate is a great way to start your career as a full-time teacher more quickly. We have certificate pathways for aspiring elementary and special education teachers. Both pathways include earning:

• A BA in Liberal Studies.
• A minor in Elementary Education.
• A Teacher Preparation Certificate in either Elementary Education or Special Education.

Enhance Your Degree with a Minor

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.

Earn a Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree in 5 Years

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.