Teacher Education Minor

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The 15-hour Minor in Teacher Education in the College of Education will provide students foundational knowledge in multiple educational areas including early childhood, special populations, multiculturalism, learning theories and instructional technologies. This minor may be of special interest to students who want to develop their interest in the teaching profession. Moreover, it would provide basic information in working in various types of formal and informal educational settings such as after-school and tutoring programs.

Required courses in the minor (15 hours)

Complete any five of the courses listed. At least three of the courses selected must be at the 3000/4000 level.

ECED 1303 - Children and Families Credit Hours: 3
ECED 1311 - Historical and Recent Trends in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
ECED 1318 - Nutrition, Health and Safety Credit Hours: 3
ECED 1354 - Developmental Theories of Young Children Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 4310 - Theories of Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
INST 3313 - Survey of Instructional Technologies Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 4311 - Foundational Literacy Skills Credit Hours: 3
SILC 4315 - Theories of American Pluralism Credit Hours: 3
SPED 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
SPED 4300 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
TCED 1301 - Exploring Teaching as a Profession Credit Hours: 3