Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies

Prepare for education careers that take you outside of the classroom with Southwest Minnesota State University's online Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies. You can finish your program in three to four years and earn a degree accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The fully online curriculum includes a core focused on foundational topics like classroom technology, child growth and development, and positive behavior support. Throughout your program, you will learn from faculty members who are passionate educators with valuable subject-area expertise.

Every student also pursues an emphasis in Early Childhood or Elementary Education to specialize their studies for their professional interests and career goals.

You'll graduate with a deep understanding of child development's physical, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. Plus, you'll have the academic credential for success in positions such as community education leader, youth club organizer, childcare facility leader, and more.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

Strong academics, fulfilling social activities, rewarding civic engagement projects, and support from fellow Mustangs in a close-knit environment mean you will get the education of a lifetime at a price that won’t take a lifetime to pay for. We invite you to visit SMSU and to see for yourself all that we have to offer.