Minor in Educational Studies

The Global Education concentration for the minor in Educational Studies helps students understand the impact of globalization and internationalization on education and non-governmental organizations while giving them basic knowledge and skills in learning theory, working with English language learners, and global citizenship to promote more equitable educational opportunities.

This concentration is intended for students with any major who are interested in:

• Researching the education of migrant, immigrant or refugee groups domestically or abroad, examining the role of governmental or non-governmental organizations and international aid
• Working with youth or adult education programs outside the U.S.
• Administering international studies programs within secondary or post-secondary education institutions

Note: College policy allows two courses from a student’s major to count toward requirements for a minor as appropriate.

1. EDUC 360 – Globalization and Education (3 credit hours)
2. At least one course in psychological or educational foundations (3 credit hours)
   EDUC 301 – Educational Psychology
   EDUC 310 - Social, Philosophical, Cultural & Historical Foundations of American Education
   EDUC 260 – Truthiness in Education
   An alternative Psychology course
3. One course in English language learning (3 credit hours)
   EDUC 369 – Methods in Teaching ESL PreK-12
   EDUC 370 – Understanding Language: Second language acquisition, theory and practice
   EDUC 371 – ESL Curriculum Design: Teaching ELs in the U.S.
4. Three elective courses on issues in globalization (9 credit hours) chosen in consultation with an advisor. Courses in Africana Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Government/Public Policy, History, International Relations, Sociology, and other areas may be considered. A credit-bearing internship or research experience could serve as part of the elective credit total.
5. Global experience (course credit not required)
   Students must fulfill at least 40 hours of approved off-campus (domestic or abroad) experiential work on a global education topic (e.g., study abroad or service trip, internship, tutoring, independent field research).
   1. In cases where this experiential work is not done for credit, it must be approved by the program director, and in many cases may be eligible for receiving COLL 300 credit.
   2. With approval of the program director, students may also arrange to receive independent study credit for academic study associated with the required experiential work.

The Policy and Equity concentration of the minor in Educational Studies advances interdisciplinary perspectives necessary for understanding the wide range of challenges facing public education in American society. Courses in this concentration focus on analysis of policy and the conditions of schooling at the macro and societal level, as well as an emphasis on examining the impact of educational policy and organizations on people’s lives.

Students in these courses will engage in developing strategies to address and counter the consequences and inequities that result from many of these policies and structures. The courses within this minor share the common assumption that ensuring access to a quality education and opportunities to engage in a democratic and global society is central to the individual human condition and the overall collective “good.” 

Note: College policy allows two courses from a student’s major to count toward requirements for a minor as appropriate.

1. EDUC 310 – Social Foundations of Education (3 credit hours)
2. At least one of the following courses (3 credit hours):
   EDUC 317 – Topics in Educational Studies: Educating for Climate Futures
   EDUC 402 – Urban Education, Practice & Leadership (3 credit hours)
3. At least one course in psychological foundations (3 credit hours):
   EDUC 260 – Truthiness in Education
   EDUC 301 – Educational Psychology
   An alternative psychology course
4. Three elective courses (9 credit hours) on policy and equity issues chosen in consultation with an advisor. Courses in Africana Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Government/Public Policy, History, Psychology, Sociology, and other areas may be considered. A credit-bearing internship or research experience could serve as part of the elective credit total.
5. Experiential Learning (course credit not required) Students must fulfill at least 40 hours of approved off-campus experiential work on an education topic (e.g., internship, tutoring, independent field research).
   1. In cases where this experiential work is not done for credit, it must be approved by the program director, and may be eligible for receiving COLL 300 credit.
   2. With approval of the program director, students may also arrange to receive independent study credit for academic study associated with the required experiential work.