Education Studies Minor

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Students from any major may add a minor in education. The minor is designed to provide the candidate with the essential skills of education including research, knowledge of diverse learners and families, instructional planning, teaching skill development, and experiences related to education in associated career fields such as social work, careers with non-profits, human services, counseling, and faith-based ministry in education.

Required Courses

The minor consists of six courses and will include:

ED - 109 The Educative Process Credits: 3
ED - 209 Cognition and Learning: MOT/Social Science Credits: 3
OR
EE - 111 Infant and Youth Development Credits: 3
ED - 218 Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
ED - 211 Family, School and Community Credits: 3
ED - 495 Internship in Education Credits: 3

One of the following electives:

EE - 201 Foundations in Early Education Credits: 3
EE - 335 Designing Instruction E.C.E. Credits: 3
other elective approved by the department chair