2023-2024 University Catalog 
    
    Oct 15, 2024  
2023-2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Studies Minor


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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.

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:

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:

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:

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