Professional Education Minor
The Education minor can only be used in conjunction with majors in which there are approved licensure programs.
Course requirements for this minor in the areas of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and in the special subject areas (K-12) of Music, Physical Education, French, Spanish, and English as a Second Language are described in Catalog sections under the heading of each major. EDUC 440 Classroom Management will be offered as part of the Education minor for departments that require it.
In all cases candidates will not be permitted to complete more than 50% of the Professional Education minor until they are formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program.
A non-licensure track for qualifying elementary candidates. Please consult the Professional Education Committee (PEC) Handbook for details.
Hours vary by specialty area.
Elementary Education Majors Required Courses (27 hours)
| EDUC 250 | Teaching in the 21st Century Schools | 4 |
| EDUC 350 | Diverse Populations in 21st Century Schools | 4 |
| EDUC 435 | Facilitating Learning in 21st Century Schools | 4 |
| PSYC 303 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 450 | Student Teaching | 12 |
Middle Grades Education Majors Required Courses (38 hours) - currently in teach-out
Currently in a teach-out. No new admits will be allowed.
| EDUC 250 | Teaching in the 21st Century Schools | 4 |
| EDUC 350 | Diverse Populations in 21st Century Schools | 4 |
| EDUC 435 | Facilitating Learning in 21st Century Schools | 4 |
| EDUC 450 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| PSYC 303 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 312 | Practicum in Literacy (K-9) | 2 |
| EDUC 316 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 410 | Introduction to Curriculum Integration and Assessment | 3 |
| ESOL 335 | ESL Methods/Practicum 6-9 | 2 |