Education/Instruction Minor

Not every educator or instructor is found in a K-12 classroom. If you are passionate about becoming an instructor or trainer of any kind, obtaining an education/instruction minor is a terrific option.

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Build a Foundation in Teaching

This minor is ideal for up-and-coming trainers, coaches, and anyone who wants to share their love of specialized knowledge outside the structured classroom setting. If teaching others a skill is your calling, pursue an education/instruction minor.

Required Courses (18 credits)

Foundations (12 credits):
EDU 250 Foundations of Education
EDSP 432 Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities
EDU 220 Principles of Educational Psychology
Select one course from the following:
EDU 203 Introduction to Special Education
EDSP 411 Students with Disabilities in General Settings

Literacy (3 credits)
Select one course from the following:
EDU 215 A Global Lens on Equity and Diversity in Young Adult Literature
EDRL 435 Reading Theory
EDRL 455 Writing Theory and Content

Education Technology (3 credits)
Select one course from the following:
EDU 214 Preparing Teachers to Use Technology
EDUC 399 Foundations of Educational Technology

 

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  • Communications
  • Teaching
  • Leadership
  • Management 
  • Writing

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