Educational Studies, Minor

Location(s): On Campus

The Educational Studies minor is designed for the student who has a general interest in the K-12 classroom at the Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary level. EDS minors are not required to be admitted to the Education Program in order to take upper level required courses. The minor does not lead directly to state certification, though it does prepare graduates to enter postbaccalaureate, alternative certification programs such as Georgia TAPP, offered by Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESA) throughout the state or an MAT (Masters of Arts in Teaching initial certification) program.

Minor Requirements (22-23 hours)

EDU 201: Introduction to Education and Learning Credit: 3
EDU 219: Ethical Education in Practice Credit: 3
EDU 235: Classroom Management Credit: 3
EDU 245: Child Development and Learning Credit: 3
OR
PSY 240: Developmental Psychology Credit: 3
EDU 255: Technology in Education Credit: 3
EDU 290: Exceptionalities in Children and Adolescents Credit: 3
EDU 452: Field Study Credit: 1-12

Electives

Select one course, 3-4 hours. Students interested in Elementary Education should take EDR 300 . Students interested in Middle Grades or Secondary Education can select from any of the following courses.

EDR 300: Teaching Reading and Writing in the EDR Classroom Credit: 4
EDS 301: The Playful Learner: Examining Play in Cultures, Society, History, and Marketing Credit: 3
EDU 207: Dynamics of Children’s Literature Credit: 3
EDU 220: Planning and Assessing for Diverse Learners Credit: 3
EDU 308: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom Credit: 4
EDU 370: Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom Credit: 4
EDU 380: Science Methods and Materials in the Elementary Education Classroom Credit: 4

Students interested in Elementary Education are strongly encouraged to take courses from the following list, as their schedule allows:

EDR 390: Comprehensive Literacy in the EDR Classroom Credit: 4
EDU 207: Dynamics of Children’s Literature Credit: 3
EDU 220: Planning and Assessing for Diverse Learners Credit: 3
EDU 308: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom Credit: 4
EDU 370: Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom Credit: 4
EDU 380: Science Methods and Materials in the Elementary Education Classroom Credit: 4

Note:

Students are responsible for their own transportation associated with field experiences in all EDU courses.