Education Minor

The education minor is for candidates interested in general educational studies and those preparing for advanced study in education related areas such as law, social work, and politics. Three semester hours of lower-division coursework and 12 semester hours of upper-division coursework are required.

Degree Requirements

Education Minor Requirements — 15 hours

ED 250Pre-Adolescent Theories of Development and Learning

3

Or

ED 251Adolescent Theories of Development and Learning

3

ED 320Foundations of Education

3

ED 330Policies and Practices for Diverse Learners

3

Upper-division education electives

6

Field work is required in some courses. Candidates interested in this minor should declare intent with the School of Education.

Education Minor (Preparation for 5th Year M.A.T.) Requirements — 15 hours

This minor is for candidates who wish to major in a content area while preparing to enter an augmented Master of Arts in Teaching program (M.A.T.) after graduation. Three semester hours of lower-division coursework and 12 semester hours of upper-division coursework are required.

ED 250Pre-Adolescent Theories of Development and Learning

3

Or

ED 251Adolescent Theories of Development and Learning

3

ED 320Foundations of Education

3

ED 330Policies and Practices for Diverse Learners

3

ED 426Pre-Adolescent Classroom Relationships and Management

3

Or

ED 427Adolescent Classroom Relationships and Management

3

ED 442Reading and Language Arts Methods

3

Or

ED 450Models of Teaching and Literacy Development

3

Field work is required in some courses. Candidates interested in this minor must declare intent with the School of Education. Candidate must comply with specific G.P.A. and testing requirements in order to qualify for the M.A.T. program.