The Educational Studies Minor

The minor in Educational Studies includes six courses that offer a basic knowledge of many elements of the teaching and learning process. Though these courses represent most of the prerequisite courses for the MAT program, this minor is also recommended for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to education, but do not necessarily plan to teach in K-12 settings.

The courses within the minor may be completed in any order, though it is important to acknowledge that some of the courses have prerequisites.

• EDUC 206: Education in America

• One course in Language Acquisition chosen from the following two:
  • EDUC 396: Language Acquisition and Phonemic Awareness (for elementary teachers) (Only offered in the fall)
    • Prerequisite: EDUC 206
  • EDUC 386 Literacy in the Content Areas (for secondary and K-12 teachers) (Only offered in the spring)

• EDUC 336: Exceptionality: Introduction to Special Education
  • Prerequisite: PSYC 101

• EDUC 368: Educational Psychology
  • Prerequisite: PSYC 101

• EDUC 491: ESL Across the Curriculum
  • Prerequisite: EDUC 368

• One course with a developmental focus chosen from the following two:
  • PSYC 431: Infant and Child Development
  • PSYC 230: Lifespan Development

For students who are interested in education, but are not planning to apply for the MAT program or teacher certification, it is possible to petition for course substitutions for a portion of the requirements. Contact the Department Chair for more information.

The Special Education Minor

A hands-on approach to special education with graduate school prospects.

Gain a solid foundation in special education theory and practice with a special education minor. Our students work closely with local K-12 schools to gain hands-on, practical experience. In the classroom, students benefit from small class sizes and engaging course topics. With a special education minor, you can even go on to obtain your Master of Arts in Teaching with certification in elementary/middle school special education (grades 1-8)!

The minor in Special Education includes six courses that offer a basic foundation in the field of special education. These courses are required for the MAT program with certification in special education. This minor is also recommended for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to special education, such as counseling, school psychology, speech/language pathology, etc. but do not necessarily plan to teach in K-12 settings.

• EDUC 396: Language Acquisition & Phonemic Awareness
  • Prerequisite: EDUC 206 (only offered in the fall)

• EDUC 331-Topics in Behavior and Related Disorders (only offered in the spring)
  • Prerequisite: PSYC 101

• EDUC 336: Exceptionality
  • Prerequisite: PSYC 101

• EDUC 339: Learning Disabilities (only offered in the fall)
  • Prerequisite: PSYC 101

• EDUC 368: Educational Psychology
  • Prerequisite: PSYC 101

• One course from the following two:
  • PSYC 331: Infant & Child
  • PSYC 230: Lifespan