Minor in Education
Overview
The minor in Education provides a broad introduction to education as a field of study and as a fundamental human activity. An education minor will prepare the student well for a variety of careers in related fields.
Program Educational Objectives
The Minor in Education aims to:
- Engage students from all majors other than education in study about perspectives on teaching and learning.
Student Outcomes
Graduates with a Minor in Education will:
- Explore the essential processes of learning and teaching
- Develop an understanding of the societal forces that influence and shape educational policies
- Study the issues and trends facing educators and policy makers.
Curriculum
For the Minor in Education, students must complete 18 credits, distributed as follows:
- Core Requirements (3 credits)
- Education Electives (15 credits)
Core Courses (3 credits)
| Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU201 | Fundamentals of Education | 3 |
Education Electives (15 credits)
You may choose any five courses from the list below:
| Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU203 | Reading across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU204 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU208 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU209 | English for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| EDU211 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| EDU308 | Multilingualism in the Classroom | 3 |