Overview
The Minor in Education is a general program of study with a flexible elective structure designed to provide students foundational knowledge in learning and pedagogy. It is not designed for students who are seeking teaching certification. The minor requires 12 credit hours of Teaching and Learning (TAL) courses, including one required course and 9 credits of electives. This minor fulfills the People and Society area of knowledge requirement. For more information, please speak with a Cane Navigator at the School of Education and Human Development.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TAL 103 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Take two courses at the 300 level or higher in the Department of Teaching and Learning | 6 | |
| TAL Course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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The requirements for a minor in education consist of 12 credit hours passed with a C or higher, with an overall GPA of 2.5 in courses selected from the list of acceptable TAL departmental courses.
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A minimum of six credit hours must be numbered 300 or higher. This minor does not lead to teaching credentials.
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American Sign Language courses do not count toward the Education minor (TAL 107, 207, 307, and 407).
TAL 191 does not count toward the Education minor.
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Students may not enroll in any course that includes fieldwork experience.
