Education Studies Minor

The minor does not lead to initial license in education and does not require students to take the MTEL exams.  The Education Studies Minor is a minimum of 18 credits. At least 3 credits must be at the 300/400 level.

Requirements for a Minor in Education Studies

  • Introduction(3 credits)
    Take only one course in the Introduction section from the following:3
    ED-149
    		Introduction to the Teaching Profession Middle/Secondary School
    ED-150
    		Introduction to the Teaching Profession
    ED-155
    		Teaching and Learning in Elementary School
    ED-160
    		Early Childhood Education Today
    Learning and Development(3 credits)
    Take one course from the following:3
    ED-250
    		Educational Psychology
    ED-206
    		Development and Learning of Typical and Atypical Children Birth to Age 8
    ED-207
    		The Adolescent in Schools & Society
    ED-285
    		Understanding and Supporting Children And Youth With Disabilities
    Curriculum(3 credits)
    Take one course from the following:3
    ED-211
    		Integrating Science, Social Studies and the Fine Arts in Early Childhood Curriculum
    ED-251
    		Principles of Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessment in Middle and High School
    ED-275
    		Curr/Instr in Elementary Ed
    Diversity(3 credits)
    Take one course from the following:3
    ED-270
    		Diversity & Multicultural Ed
    ED-271
    		International and Comparative Education
    ED-304
    		Best Practices for English Language Learners
    ED-339
    		Children's Literature: Multicultural Literature for PK-9
    Electives(6 credits)
    Take two additional Education courses (not including the Introduction courses) from the categories above or ANY OTHER Education Course at the 200 level or above. 6
    Total Credits18