Education Studies Minor

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Banner Code: ESTU

College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Graduate School of Education

This minor is offered by the College of Education and Human Development, specifically the Graduate School of Education .

This 18 or 19-credit minor is designed for students with a strong interest in exploring the field of education to develop a conceptual and situated understanding of schools and teaching. This minor will not lead to teacher licensure; rather it is designed to introduce students to the structure of American education. Students interested in teacher licensure are urged to contact the College’s Student and Academic Affairs Office for guidance in identifying the requirements for teaching credentials.

Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

EDUC 300 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 3
SOCI 382 - Education in Contemporary Society Credits: 3

Electives

Choose four courses from the following:

EDIT 413 - Technology, Society, and the Culture of Learning Credits: 3
EDLE 412 - Schools and the Law Credits: 3
EDLE 420 - Organization and Management of Schools Credits: 3
EDUC 303 - Politics of American Education Credits: 3
INTS 312 - Images and Experiences of Childhood: Social Construct, Literature, and Film Credits: 3-6 (Must register for 3 credits)
or
INTS 316 - Introduction to Childhood Studies Credits: 4

Total: 18 or 19 credits

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Education Studies Minor

Minor Requirements

Electives

Total: 18 or 19 credits