| Education | |
| Type | Degree program |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.S. |
| Credits | 90 |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Division | Professional Studies |
| Institution | Oakridge College |
| Category | Academics & Programs |
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Total Credits Required: 90
The B.S. in Education is a 90-credit program designed for students who want a broader and more advanced course of study in education, training, institutional development, and workforce preparation. This program is intended for students who want to move beyond entry-level applied training and develop the academic, organizational, and professional foundation needed for work in structured educational and academic environments.
The program combines general education with advanced pedagogical coursework, approved electives or concentration study, and a senior-level practical requirement. Students complete foundational studies in communication, quantitative reasoning, social understanding, and liberal studies alongside focused coursework in education, instructional organization, workforce preparation, professional development, institutional systems, and applied training practice.
Together, these requirements are intended to prepare students for roles that depend on organization, instruction, oversight, student support, and the ability to strengthen learning or workforce readiness in formal settings.
Program Structure
- Pedagogy (Up to Expert Level): 30 credits
- Two Free Electives: 20 credits
- Ethics or Conflict Resolution: 10 credits
- Psychology, Sociology, or Political Science: 10 credits
- Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, or Physics: 10 credits
- English, Computer Programming, or Mathematics: 10 credits
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of at least 90 credit hours
- Successful completion of all required departmental coursework
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
- A grade of C or higher in all core program requirements
- Completion of the senior capstone, field experience, or practicum
Program Overview
The B.S. in Education is intended for students who want a bachelor’s-level education grounded in structured learning, professional preparation, and institutional usefulness. The program prepares students for roles that depend on organization, instruction, oversight, student support, and the ability to support learning in formal academic settings.
Within Oakridge’s Department of Education, this degree provides the department’s broadest academic pathway. It connects practical training, educational support, and institutional service into a single advanced program while remaining true to Oakridge’s practical and community-oriented character.
OOC / Behind-the-scenes notes
OOC Notes: This is a general RP description of the program. Different RP-related educational expectations might be presented to you when you begin your education.