The Minor in Education

Course Requirements for the Minor: 20 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

The Minor in Education provides opportunity and choice for individuals who are considering the teaching profession or other fields that demand effective communication and instructional skills. It addresses education foundations, communication skills, field experience with children, technology, and diversity awareness. This minor is not intended to substitute for an accredited teacher education program leading to a credential.

4 courses required:

CDES 101 Introduction to Communication 3.0 FS

This course is also offered as JOUR 101.

CDES 272 Media for Instruction/Training 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 271 or concurrent enrollment or faculty permission. Students taking the course for the Minor in Education should request faculty permission.
EDTE 302 Access & Equity in Education 3.0 FS
PSYC 362 Psychology of Learning 3.0 FS

2 units selected from:

EDCI 110 Field Experience with Youth 1.0 -2.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
EDCI 210 Education Field Experience 1.0 -3.0 Inq
EDTE 150 ITC: K-12 Literacy Experience 2.0 FS
EDTE 250 ITC: K-12 Math Experience 1.0 FS
EDUC 399 Special Problems 1.0 -3.0 FS

2 courses selected from:

ANTH 304 Language and Culture 3.0 FS
CMST 354 Persuasion 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CMST 131.
MCGS 155 Intro Multicultural/Gender Std 3.0 FS * Eth
RDGL 557 Literature for a M/C World 3.0 FA
SPED 343 Overview of Special Education 3.0 FS