Emory University

What you'll study

The programme emphasises both conceptual understanding and practical application. Typical areas and modules include:

• Foundations of Education: historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives on schooling and equity.
• Learning and Development: cognitive and socio‑emotional development across childhood and adolescence.
• Instructional Strategies: approaches to lesson design, differentiated instruction and inclusive pedagogy.
• Assessment and Evaluation: formative and summative assessment practices, data‑informed decision making.
• Curriculum Studies: curriculum design, standards, and subject‑specific curricular issues.
• Research Methods in Education: qualitative and quantitative methods, programme evaluation and action research.
• Classroom Practicum / Fieldwork: supervised placements in local schools or community organisations to apply theory to practice.

Students often supplement core courses with electives from psychology, sociology, public health or language studies and may complete a capstone project or senior thesis. Many students pair the major with a certification track or post‑baccalaureate teacher preparation programme if they intend to become licensed classroom teachers.

Entry requirements

Admission to Emory University is handled at the institutional level; candidates for the Education major apply to Emory College and declare the major during their undergraduate programme. Typical expectations include:

• A completed undergraduate application to Emory College (Common Application or Coalition Application) with a personal statement.
• A strong secondary school record demonstrating academic readiness across a range of subjects.
• Letters of recommendation and any supporting materials specified by the university application process.
• Standardised tests may be optional depending on Emory's current admissions policy; applicants should consult Emory Admissions for current guidance.

There are no universal undergraduate licences awarded through the BA itself; students aiming for K–12 certification should plan to follow Emory’s recommended pathway or pursue a post‑baccalaureate teacher certification programme after graduation.

Career prospects

Graduates from Emory’s education programme pursue a variety of careers across the education sector and beyond. Common pathways include:

• Further teacher preparation and classroom teaching (after completing certification requirements).
• Education policy, programme administration and non‑profit roles focused on schooling, youth services or community education.
• Curriculum development, educational publishing and instructional design for schools or corporate learning.
• Research and evaluation roles in universities, research centres or think tanks; many graduates continue to graduate study in education, public policy or related social sciences.
• Positions in youth work, community outreach, museum education and informal learning environments.

Why study at Emory University

Emory offers the advantages of a liberal‑arts campus combined with proximity to a large metropolitan school system, providing ample opportunities for practicum placements, internships and community partnerships. Students benefit from small seminar‑style classes with faculty active in scholarship and applied research, and from interdisciplinary collaboration across departments such as psychology, public health and sociology. Emory’s support structures — advising, undergraduate research programmes and study‑abroad options — help students customise their path toward either immediate entry into education‑related work or further professional and graduate study.