The teaching minor prepares undergraduates to teach in multiple contexts.  While this program is ideal for candidates interested in entering a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in the future, this minor is also beneficial for students still considering teaching as a career path or those pursuing degrees in occupations that involve the teaching and/or preparation of children or adults in alternative as well as traditional classroom settings.  This program consists of eighteen (18) hours of required coursework related to the field of education.  The coursework provides foundational knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning.  Additionally, the plan of study for this minor requires students to apply their knowledge and skills in an internship relevant to their professional goals and interests as part of the Senior Seminar in Educational Studies course. Completion of this minor does not lead to teacher certification, but prepares students for pursuit of future teacher certification. 

Below is a proposed course of study.  Teaching minor candidates may take more than one course during a semester; however, the Department of Education would encourage a student interested in entering the MAT program upon graduation to begin the teaching minor during his/her first year. 

Freshman

• Fall EDUC 1198 Introduction to Education (Teaching)  
• Spring TESL 1102 Testing and Assessment of English Language Learners  

Sophomore

• Fall TESL 1101 Teaching English to Second Language Learners.  
• Spring EDUC 3342 Child Development Practicum.  

Junior

• Fall EDUC 4461 Diversity in the Elementary Classroom I  
• Spring EDUC 4462 Diversity in the Elementary Classroom II  

Senior

• Fall EDUC 4463 Diversity in the Elementary Classroom III 
• Spring EDUC 4481 Senior Seminar in Education Studies