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College of Education and Health Sciences

Vision

The College of Education and Health Sciences at Bradley University will nurture and promote its nationally recognized programs by advancing teaching excellence, innovation, collaboration and scholarship in an ever changing society.

Mission

The mission of the College of Education and Health Sciences at Bradley University is to prepare ethical, effective leaders and life-long learners within the human service professions to promote the wellbeing of all humanity.

College Core Values
The following core values are the philosophical underpinnings of the College's mission and vision. These values and their inherent actions are integral components to the overall function of the college.

  • Development of Leadership
  • Commitment to Collaboration
  • Promotion of Innovation
  • Commitment to Excellence
  • Commitment to and Celebration of Diversity
  • Promotion of Well-Being

Bradley Core Curriculum Requirements

The Bradley Core Curriculum requires 36 credit hours, comprised of courses taken across eight Areas of Inquiry plus additional Core Practices as follows:
          1. A total of three courses (9 credit hours), comprised of one course from each of the following areas within the Communication (CM) Area of Inquiry:

  • Written Communication 1 (W1) – 1 course
  • Written Communication 2 (W2) – 1 course
  • Oral Communication (OC) – 1 course

    2. A total of seven courses (21 credit hours), comprised of one course from each of the following Areas of Inquiry:

  • Fine Arts (FA)
  • Global Perspectives (GP), can be selected from World Cultures (WC) or Global Systems (GS)
  • Humanities (HU)
  • Knowledge and Reasoning in the Natural Sciences (NS)
  • Knowledge and Reasoning in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB)
  • Multidisciplinary Integration (MI)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (QR)

    3. A total of two elective courses (6 credit hours) from any two Areas of Inquiry (the two courses cannot be taken from the same Area of Inquiry):

  • Global Perspectives (GP), can be selected from World Cultures (WC) or Global Systems (GS)
  • Humanities (HU)
  • Knowledge and Reasoning in the Natural Sciences (NS)
  • Knowledge and Reasoning in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (QR)

    4. A minimum of two courses or registered experiences designated as Writing Intensive (WI).
    5. A minimum of two courses or registered experiences designated as Experiential Learning (EL) experiences (recommended).
    6. No more than two courses with the same subject prefix can be used to satisfy Area of Inquiry requirements in the Bradley Core Curriculum. This rule does not include the Communications Area of Inquiry.

Courses and registered experiences approved to fill the Bradley Core Curriculum Areas of Inquiry and Core Practices are listed in the All-University Degree Requirements section of this catalog.

Global Scholars

Contact: Dr. Deborah Erickson

Professionals in the fields of education and health sciences are challenged with a complex global reality. Awareness of global developments and cross-cultural competencies are crucial in respecting differences and learning from people of other cultures.

The Global Scholars Program is designed to prepare professionals for this international state of affairs. The Global Scholars Program (GSP) can be earned as part of your program in the College of Education and Health Sciences regardless of your major. Your designation as a Global Scholar will help you stand out in job searches.

Students majoring in any program offered within the College of Education and Health Sciences have the unique opportunity to earn Global Scholar recognition for achievement in global studies. Completion entails neither additional expense nor additional time to graduate when planned early in your program at Bradley.

As a Global Scholar you will…

  • demonstrate increased awareness and appreciation of cultural, ethnic, and disciplinary backgrounds.
  • identify and analyze crucial factors in developing global and cross-cultural communication and attending to issues of diversity in your profession.
  • demonstrate greater awareness for global perspectives in communication, collaboration, diversity, and professional networking.
  • collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals within one’s own and other cultures.
  • demonstrate aspects of international culture and human behavior.

Global Scholars Program Requirements

Bradley Global Scholars complete 17 to 20 semester hours at Bradley University plus international/global campus activities, service activities, and participation in internationally focused seminars.

  • World Language

    One to 3 hours approved by the departmental Global Scholar Advisor (e.g., one semester in world language, proficiency equivalency, or an immersion course when studying abroad).

  • Bradley Core Curriculum

    Nine hours of Bradley Core Curriculum courses focused on international, human values orientation approved by the departmental Global Scholar Advisor from approved department lists.

  • Departmental International/Multicultural Course

    One 3-hour course within the student’s major.
    • ETE 280
    • FCS 271, FCS 300*, FCS 402, FCS 438, FCS 510
    • HS 338
    • NUR 433, NUR 533

*study abroad course offering only.

  • Study Abroad

    Minimum of 4 semester hours earned through a Study Abroad experience.

  • EHS 300 Professionalism Across Cultures

    Required 1 hour course taught by an interdisciplinary team of College Faculty.

  • International/Globally Focused Campus Activities

    Twenty hours of activity approved by the departmental Global Scholar Advisor, five of which are service related.

  • Focused Seminars

    Participation in two or more internationally focused seminars sponsored by departments or college faculty.

Cooperative Education/Internship Program

The College collaborates with employers in an optional Cooperative Education/Internship Program. Students either alternate periods of full-time study with full-time employment or have part-time employment while attending classes. The program provides academic- or career-related work experiences. To be eligible, students must have sophomore standing and a 2.0 minimum overall grade point average at Bradley and in the College of Education and Health Sciences; a nursing student must have senior standing and a 2.5 minimum overall grade point average at Bradley. (See Cooperative Education/Internship in EHS or Cooperative Education in Nursing.)

The University Experience

EHS 120: The University Experience is a one semester hour course available to all new students. Through interactive discussions and class activities, students explore contemporary social issues; examine topics concerning academic, persona, and physical well-being; become familiar with University policies and resources; and develop greater appreciation for diversity. 

Professional Teaching Programs

The professional education unit is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Bradley University's teacher education programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education in the following categories:

Early Childhood With ESL Endorsement (birth to grade 2)

Elementary Education With ESL Endorsement

Middle School Education With ESL Endorsement

  • English/Language Arts
  • General Science
  • Math
  • General Social Studies

High School Education (grades 9-12)

  • English Language Arts
  • Family and Consumer Science—Apparel and Textiles
  • Family and Consumer Science—Living Environments
  • Family and Consumer Science—Nutrition, Wellness, and Hospitality
  • Mathematics
  • Science—Biology
  • Science—Chemistry
  • Science—Physics
  • Social Science—History

Special (K-12)

  • Art Education
  • Music Education

Learning Behavior Specialist I

Graduate Programs

Detailed information about graduate programs within the College of Education and Health Sciences is provided in the Graduate Catalog.

Residential graduate programs are offered in the following areas:

  • MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MA - Professional School Counseling
  • MA- Educational Administration
  • MA - Nonprofit Leadership
  • Graduate Certificate - Clinical Mental Health
  • MS - Dietetic Internship
  • Post-Master's Certificate - School Counseling
  • Post-Master's Certificate - Educational Administration
  • Post-Master's Certificate - Neurocounseling
  • DPT-Physical Therapy

Online Graduate programs are offered in the following areas:

  • MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MA - Professional School Counseling
  • MSN - Nursing Administration
  • MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner 
  • Post Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
  • DNP - Leadership
  • DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Doctor of Education - Higher Educational Administration

This is the official catalog for the 2020-2021 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.