Educational Studies Field Experiences

The Educational Studies program prepares successful candidates to shape the world of education outside of the traditional classroom. Flexible coursework allows candidates to personalize their program to meet their goals. Whether candidates have the goal to work with youth directly in non-school settings, shape policy, work in non-profits, or prepare for higher education, the Educational Studies program offers a pathway to success.

See the Educational Studies Program page for more information about program requirements.

Early Field Experience

Teaching as a Career and Early Field Experience give students a broad look at the educational world. Students engage in 40 hours of supervised field experiences. Educational studies student have the option of performing these hours in a classroom setting or exploring a future career through an internship.

Educational Studies Internship

As the capstone semester of the Educational Studies program, candidates will complete a formal internship experience. The internship provides valuable professional experience within the student’s chosen area of emphasis. This capstone experience will be structured specifically for each student, based on his or her career needs.

See Past Internship Experiences for a glimspe into real world student career development!

Office of Field Experiences

Eileen Wertzberger
Director
Bluemont Hall 201
785-532-6158
ejm7777@k-state.edu

Rachael Cox
Educational Studies Program Coordinator
Bluemont Hall 201
785-532-6171
coxrachael@ksu.edu

Laura Schwartz
Program/Project Coordinator
Bluemont Hall 261
785-532-5908
lschwartz@k-state.edu