The Department of Educational Studies engages students in the investigation of educational theory, policy, research and practice from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. It encourages undergraduates to think critically and creatively about the processes of teaching and learning and about the place of education in society. It also prepares students to enter the teaching profession, to work in the areas of educational research or policy and/or to do graduate study in Education or a related field. Contact Us Department of Educational Studies Pearson 221 Tel: (610) 328-8344 Fax: (610) 690-6892 Swarthmore College 500 College Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397 Educational Materials Center Pearson 220 Hours: Weekdays 8-5, 7:30-9:30 Sundays 1-5 and 7:30-9:30 The Department is committed to preparing undergraduates to meet the needs of all students in an era of rapidly increasing racial, ethnic and linguistic diversity and technological change. Our introductory and upper level courses draw on the distinctive approaches of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics and History. Students interested in Education at Swarthmore may design a Special Major in Education and another discipline in either the Course or Honors Program; minor in Education in either the Course or Honors Program; and/or complete the requirements for teacher certification.

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