Minor in Education
Objectives: This minor in education is designed to help undergraduate students
- Gain knowledge of educational history, theories, laws and policies.
- Become familiar with aspects of student development that may impact learning.
- Think critically about social justice issues in education.
- Learn differentiated instructional techniques and classroom management strategies for working with diverse learners.
Appropriate for undergraduate students who are interested in:
- Volunteering in public schools
- Teaching in private or nontraditional programs
- Working in other educational settings
- Children's museums
- Youth service programs
- Training and professional development
- Coaching
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
- Receive a strong foundational background in the field of education
- Have the opportunity to complete field experiences in local schools
- Coursework may also assist students in meeting prerequisites for graduate study in education
Structure of Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
EDUC 101: Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202: Educational Psychology
2. Required course in student development (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 206: Adolescent Development
EDUC 307: Child Development
3. Required course in social justice (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 312: Teaching Students with Special Needs
EDUC 409: Special Topics in Education: Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
4. Required course in pedagogy (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 301: Foundations in Literacy
EDUC 330: Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
EDUC 401: Methods and Materials of Middle and High School Teaching
EDUC 409: Special Topics in Education: Classroom Assessment
Total Credit Hours Required -- 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel
CONTACT THE ZUCKER FAMILY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FOR MORE INFORMATION
(843) 953-5097 or email at schoolofeducation@CITADEL.EDU