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The education studies minor program (non-certification) offered is designed for students seeking to expand their knowledge base in the area of education. The minor program provides foundational knowledge about the field of education and allows students the opportunity to study a wide variety of important educational issues. It is open to all students, regardless of major.

All students completing the minor will gain valuable knowledge that will be helpful to them in their roles as citizens, parents, and whatever occupations they choose. The minor program also facilitates student options for continuing education and/or graduate study. The minor includes a total of six courses (four required courses and the education minor student
can select two of four electives).

Education Minor Course Sequence (PDF)

Education Studies Minor

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Department of Education

Required Minor Courses

• EDU 204 Educational Psychology (4)
• EDU 206 Orientation in Education* (4)
• EDU 308 Multicultural Education* (4)
• EDU 222 Global Education (4)

Electives (select two from the following courses)
• ASL 101 Elementary American Sign Language (4)
• PSY 302 Child Psychology (4)
• PSY 304 Adolescent Psychology (4)
• EDU 392 Adult and Family Literacy (4)
• EDU 407 Advocacy in Urban Schools (4)
• EDU 455 History & Philosophy of African-American Education (4)

*Field Experience required.

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