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Minor in Foundations of Education

The Minor in Foundations of Education an 18 credit hour program designed for individuals who are interested in careers related to education, but not requiring state licensure, or for individuals who find the minor more compelling than other minors offered across the campus. Additionally, education majors who decide to transfer to another degree program could undertake the coursework to complete a minor to satisfy graduation requirements.

Students wishing to complete the minor must complete the Declaration of Minor form with the Office of Education Advising. School of Education majors may not use the Minor in Foundations of Education to fulfill the requirement for a concentration.

For course enrollment and advising assistance, contact the Education Advising Office, Education and Arts 2200 or phone (574) 520-4845.


Requirements (18 cr.)

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated

  • EDUC-F 201 Exploring the Personal Demands of Teaching: Laboratory Experience (2 cr.)
  • EDUC-F 202 Exploring the Personal Demands of Teaching: Field Experience (1 cr.) 2, 3
  • EDUC-H 340 Education and American Culture 3
  • EDUC-P 250 General Educational Psychology
  • EDUC-W 200 Using Computers in Education 1
  • EDUC-W 310 Integrating Technology K-12 3, 4

Select one of the following:

  • EDUC-M 311 Methodology for Kindergarten/Elementary Teachers 3, 5
  • EDUC-M 314 General Methods for Senior High-Junior High/Middle School Teachers 3, 5

1. It is recommended that students have access to an Apple laptop computer.

2. Includes a required 30-hour field experience in a local school setting of a diverse nature.  Students are placed for the field experience; they do not secure their own placements.

3. EDUC-W 200 Using Computers in Education and EDUC-P 250 General Educational Psychology are prerequisites for this course.

4. Taken concurrently with either EDUC-M 311 Methodology for Kindergarten/Elementary Teachers or EDUC-M 314 General Methods for Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Teachers.

5. Taken concurrently with EDUC-W 310 Integrating Technology K-12.


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Academic Bulletins

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2017-2018 Campus Bulletin
2016-2017 Campus Bulletin
2015-2016 Campus Bulletin
2014-2015 Campus Bulletin

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