2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Minor in Foundations of Education

Program Advisors:

Carroll, Mahoney, Qualters, Robinson, Veloria

The minor in Foundations of Education is designed for students seeking career paths in education, other than Middle or Secondary School Teaching, such as non-profit and religious education, college access, transition and persistence programs.  Additionally, this minor prepares students for graduate work in pre-k, elementary, or special needs education; curriculum and instruction, school counseling, or higher education administration.

All Education Minors must complete the following 8 credits of core courses.

Core Courses (8 Credits)

EHS 110 Introduction to Education
EHS 202 Educational Psychology

Students must complete 12 credit hours from the list below.

Elective Courses (12 Credits)

EHS 203    SL: PreK Outreach and Tutoring
EHS 205    Community Tutoring Project
EHS 206    Reading Theory, Pedagogy and Practice
EHS 207    Reading and Writing in Content
EHS 208    SL: College Access
EHS 210    SL: Alternative Spring Break
EHS 310    Culturally Responsive Education
EHS 311    Curriculum and Pedogogy: Middle School
EHS 312    Curriculum and Pedogogy: Secondary School
EHS 313    Classroom Communication
EHS 402    History and Philosophy of American Education
EHS 414    Urban Schooling
EHS 421    Curriculum Theory
EHS 422    Curriculum Development
EHS 424    Issues and Trends in American Education
EHS 430    Issues in College Access and Success
EHS 440    Ethics in Education

All Education minors must see an advisor in the education studies program prior to registration each semester to insure that students choose the appropriate courses for their career goals.