Minor in Education

About This Program

The Education Minor, taken in conjunction with an undergraduate student’s major area of study, is designed to provide insight into careers in various educational fields, as well as an appreciation for the role education plays in society. The Education Minor seeks to instill in students an understanding of and affinity toward education that they can take with them, whether or not the career they choose is directly related to education. The minor provides a strong foundation for further work in education at the graduate level and pertinent information and experiences that expand the student’s understanding of career opportunities, including classroom teaching, educational and career counseling, educational law, school building, district and business administration, and other potential educational careers in settings in New York, across the U.S., and internationally. Note: The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership does not offer undergraduate teacher education programs. Admissions The Education minor accepts applications during a multi-week admissions period each semester. Students may only apply to the minor during this time. This is a hard deadline, and exceptions are rare. Applicants to the Education minor must meet all of the following requirements: minimum standing of the second semester of your first year, regardless of credit hours minimum GPA of 3.0 possess a strong desire to learn about the field of education Applicants to the Education Minor...

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