Teacher Education: Education Studies, minor

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Last updated: Jun 22, 2023 by Amber Tobey

Contact: TBA
Semester Hours: 18

Designed for students who want a grounding in the field of education but are not interested in becoming a teacher. The minor does not lead to teacher licensure.  The minor requires 18 SH (16 SH of required courses plus 2-4 SH of electives).

Required Courses (16 SH)

  • ED 101 Exploring Teaching (2)

  • ED 245 Learning and Classroom Environments (3)

  • ED 275 Instructional Technology and Assessment (3)

  • ED 301 Needs of Diverse Learners (3) (prerequisites waived)

  • ED 401 Examining Foundations of Education (2) (prerequisites waived)

  • PSYC 202 Developmental Psychology (3)

Electives (recommended based on student interest and advisor/director approval)
Choose 2-4 SH from this list:

  • ENGL 350 Children’s Literature (3)

  • ENGL 355 Young Adult Literature (3)

  • one course from the student’s major, teacher education, or area of interest as approved by teacher education director

  • cross-listed graduate class as approved by teacher education and graduate teacher education directors