The minor meets the academic and professional needs of students who are interested in education. The minor is open to students from all majors. Through a combination of courses, students gain foundational knowledge and skills essential for diverse educational settings. The curriculum integrates licensure courses, making it particularly valuable for those pursuing careers in K12 education, although this minor will not result in licensure. The minor also appeals to students interested in careers beyond teaching, including roles in museums, nonprofits, and organizations such as the Peace Corps. Overall, the program reflects UMW's commitment to interdisciplinary learning and prepares students for impactful roles in various societal contexts.
For the Education Studies Minor, a minimum of fifteen (15) credits are required.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Theoretical Foundation Courses: | 6 | |
| Foundations of Education | ||
| Development of the Learner and Instructional Practices | ||
| Elective Courses: | 9 | |
| Select three courses from the two groups of elective courses listed below. At least one course must be from Group A. | ||
| Group A: | ||
| Instructional Design and Assessment | ||
| Managing the Secondary Classroom | ||
| Managing the Elementary Classroom | ||
| Literacy and Language Across the Curriculum | ||
| Group B: | ||
| Anthropology of Art | ||
| Practices of Memory | ||
| Urban Theory & Ethnography | ||
| Art Museum Studies | ||
| Democracy and Revolution in Ancient Athens | ||
| Instructional Technologies | ||
| Writing Studies | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Shakespeare: The Early Plays | ||
| Shakespeare:Later Plays | ||
| Disability and Literature | ||
| The Graphic Novel | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Introduction to Sociolinguistics and Anthropological Linguistics | ||
| Language and Race | ||
| The Management Process | ||
| Racial and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Note: EDUC 351A prerequisites are required along with a practicum placement. This is only an option for candidates pursuing licensure.