Education Minors

The Interdisciplinary Education Minor

The Interdisciplinary Education Minor consists of six courses, at least two, but not more than three, in education. Courses in this minor must contribute to a theme grounded in education courses; courses outside education must be conceptually related to the education courses. At least four of the six courses must be at the 300 level or above. Only one independent study may be counted toward the minor. At least three courses must be unique to the minor.

For example, Kate Young '01 was a mathematics major in the secondary teacher certification program; she was interested in how adolescents learn.  Her Interdisciplinary Education Minor includes the following configuration of courses:

The Disciplinary Education Minor
The Disciplinary Education Minor consists of any five education courses with at least two courses at the 200 level, and at least two at the 300-400 level. Only one independent study may count toward the minor. SOC 261 Sociology of Education may substitute for one of the 200-level education courses; WRRH 322 Adolescent Literature, and AEP 335 Arts and Human Development may substitute for 300 or above education courses. At least three courses must be unique to the minor. Students majoring in arts and education may not minor in education. 

Arisleidy Fuchu '02, was an English major interested young children at risk. She created a Disciplinary Education Minor with the following courses:

• Educ. 200  Human Growth and Development
• Educ. 203  Children With Disabilities
• Educ. 320  Children's Literature
• Educ. 337  Education and Racial Diversity in the U.S.
• Educ. 338  Inclusive Schooling: Children With Special Needs in Public Schools