Minor in Educational Studies
The Educational Studies minor provides students with the opportunity to learn about the field of education. In particular, students will learn about the foundations of education, how children learn, diversity in the school setting, and educational measurement.
The following courses provide insights into the teaching profession for students who are interested in becoming a teacher or pursuing a career that requires an understanding of educational issues. Please note that this minor does not lead to teacher certification.
Required Courses for Candidates Beginning Before Fall 2009
The 15 credits required for the minor are listed below. All courses must be completed with a C- or better.
Professional Issues in Education (6 credits)
All students take the following two 3-credit courses in professional issues:
- EDUC 240: Professional Issues: Philosophical and Legal Perspectives
- EDUC 247: Professional Issues: Historical Perspectives
Human Development Elective (3 credits)
All students take one of the following human development courses:
- EDUC 205: Human Development: Grades K-8
- EDUC 230: Introduction to Exceptional Children
- EDUC 414: Teaching Exceptional Adolescents
Cultural Diversity Elective (3 credits)
All students take one of the following diversity courses:
- EDUC 258: Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the Teacher
- EDUC 259: Diversity in Community Context
- EDUC 419: Diversity in Secondary Education
Research Elective (3 credits)
All students take one of the following statistics courses:
- EDUC 665: Elementary Statistics
- PSYC 209: Measurement and Statistics
Required Courses for Candidates Beginning In Fall 2009 or Later
The 18 credits required for the minor are listed below. All courses must be completed with a C- or better.
Core Courses (12 credits)
All students take the following four 3-credit courses:
- EDUC 240: Professional Issues: Philosophical and Legal Perspectives
- EDUC 247: Professional Issues: Historical Perspectives
- EDUC 205: Human Development: Grades K-8
- EDUC 470: Topics in Education
Human Development Elective (3 credits)
All students take one of the following special education courses:
- EDUC 230: Introduction to Exceptional Children
- EDUC 414: Teaching Exceptional Adolescents
Cultural Diversity Elective (3 credits)
All students take one of the following diversity courses:
- EDUC 258: Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the Teacher
- EDUC 259: Diversity in Community Context
- EDUC 419: Diversity in Secondary Education
- EDUC 459: Urban Schools and Urban Landscapes
Program Coordinator
For more information, please contact Vickie Lucas, who coordinates the Minor in Educational Studies program.
