Major & Minor Information

Teacher Education Minors Requirements

Teacher Education minors are designed for students who wish to pursue preparation in teaching, and consists of two different areas. The level and subject of teaching endorsement students seek define these areas. Please note that students completing a teacher education minor are NOT automatically eligible for a teaching license. Students who wish to be licensed must be formally admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program and successfully complete the teaching internship and capstone seminar.

Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the minor must be no less than 3.00 with no course grade below B- (2.70). A maximum of one course may be taken at another institution or through an approved study abroad program, with departmental approval.

Teacher Education: Elementary (PREK-6)

Nine units, including:

• EDUC217 Foundations of Education

• EDUC218 Diverse Learners

• EDUC307 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science

• EDUC308 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies

• EDUC310 Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math

• EDUC311 Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math

• EDUC324 Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction

• EDUC326 Assessment, Intervention, and Literacy Strategies for Elementary Readers

• EDUC356 Elementary Classroom and Behavior Management

Teacher Education: Secondary (6-12)

Seven units, including:

• EDUC217 Foundations of Education

• EDUC218 Diverse Learners

• EDUC338 Technology-Enhanced 21st Century Teaching and Learning

• EDUC342 Teaching and Learning in 6-12 Classrooms

• EDUC343 Assessment and Evaluation in Education

• EDUC350 Content Area Literacy

• EDUC357 Secondary Classroom and Behavior Management

Teacher Education: Comprehensive (PREK-12)

Seven units, including:

• EDUC217 Foundations of Education

• EDUC218 Diverse Learners

• EDUC338 Technology-Enhanced 21st Century Teaching and Learning

• EDUC342 Teaching and Learning in 6-12 Classrooms

• EDUC343 Assessment and Evaluation in Education

• EDUC350 Content Area Literacy

• EDUC357 Secondary Classroom and Behavior Management

Education and Society Minor Requirements

The Education and Society minor seeks to examine the institution of education and its role in society. It is designed specifically for students concerned with the interpretation, evaluation and reform of the American system of public education. The minor encourages students to reflect on questions of central importance in education such as:

• What is the purpose of education?

• How has the history of the system of public education in the United States contributed to its present state?

• Does our current system of education provide equitable opportunities for all?

The Education and Society minor is NOT designed to prepare teachers or other school personnel and does NOT lead to certification.

Education and Society

Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the minor must be no less than 2.00 with no course grade below C (2.0). A maximum of one course may be taken at another institution or through an approved study abroad program, with departmental approval.

Five units, including:

• EDSO220 Education in America

• Three electives chosen from the following list. At least two of these selections must be courses where community-based learning pedagogy for exploring current conditions and issues in education is a significant component. Courses using such pedagogy are indicated with a *.

  • EDSO333 Alternate Approaches to K-12 Education*

  • EDSO337 Education and Public Policy*

  • EDSO340 Gender and Education*

  • EDSO341 Leadership in Education*

  • EDSO345 Urban Education*

  • EDSO346 Philosophy of Education

  • EDSO347 Improving America's Schools*

  • EDSO376 Social Justice in Education

  • EDSO398 Special Topics

  • LDST384 Education and Equity

• EDSO440 Research in Education & Society