Education Minor

(18 credits)

The Education Minor is distinct from the Undergraduate Initial Teacher Preparation Program and does not lead to eligibility for Connecticut initial educator certification. This minor provides foundational knowledge for careers in teaching, early childhood education, social services, or juvenile justice, and serves as preparation for graduate studies in educator preparation programs. Students interested in the Education minor should consult with the Director of Education Programs or the Certification Officer to plan their course of study.

To earn the Education minor, students must complete the courses listed below:

ED 190 - Orientation to the Schools
ED 212 - History and Philosophy of Education
ED 242 - Educational Psychology

Choose one course from the following courses:

ED 330 - Child Development
ED 341 - Adolescent Psychology

Choose seven credits from the following courses*:

ED 170 - Health Education for Teachers
ED 227 - Special Education for the Classroom Teacher I
ED 228 - Special Education for the Classroom Teacher II
ED 251 - Special Topics
ED 320 - Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
ED 322 - Technological Applications in Classroom
PY 229 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child

*With department approval it is possible to make substitutions for courses in this category.