Educational Studies Minor

The Educational Studies Minor is divided into three unique tracks:

General
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

Students exploring educational studies as a liberal art (social and cultural foundations of education) will follow the General Track. Students who have applied and been accepted into the Teacher Preparation Program will follow either the Elementary Education or Secondary Education Track (please consult with the Director of Teacher Preparation Programs). Students seeking teacher certification at the Elementary Education level (grades 1-6) will follow the Elementary Education Track. And students seeking teacher certification at the Secondary Education level (grades 7-12) will follow the Secondary Education Track.

For more information about the department, transfer credit, etc., visit the educational studies department page.

General Track Requirements

A minor in Educational Studies - General Track provides a mix between different areas of inquiry open to students interested in pursuing careers in the field of education, such as teaching, policy, and research.

For the minor in Educational Studies - General Track, students are required to take a total of five courses as follows:

EDUC 101 The American School
Four additional courses, which will depend upon the student’s area of interest.

Elementary Education Track Requirements

For the minor in Educational Studies - Elementary Education Track, students are required to take a total of six courses prior to student teaching as follows:

EDUC 101 The American School
Five additional courses will consist of:
- One course in
  Social and Cultural Diversity in Schooling, Teaching, and Learning
- Four courses in
  The Nature of Childhood Education and Development

Secondary Education Track Requirements

For the minor in Educational Studies - Secondary Education Track, students are required to take a total of six courses prior to student teaching as follows:

EDUC 101 The American School
Five additional courses will consist of:
- One course in
  Social and Cultural Diversity in Schooling, Teaching, and Learning
- Four courses in
  The Nature of Childhood Education and Development