(18-19 credits)

  • A minimum grade of C- is required for a course to count toward the minor.
  • Only three (3) credits of Independent Study may be applied to the minor unless otherwise approved by the advisor or department chair.
Required Courses (9 Credits)
EDS340Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education3
EDS380Learning Beyond Classrooms3
Select one of the following:3
Child Psychology and Development
Developing Adolescence in Middle and Secondary Schools (Required Courses)
Educational Studies Electives (6 Credits)
Select two of the following:6
Psychology of the Black Child
Human Development
Introduction to Literacy for Diverse Learners
Education Across Borders
Multiple Voices: Diversity in US Education
Introduction to Disability Studies
Additional Elective (3-4 Credits)
Select one of the following: 13-4
Asian Americans
Intro To Black Studies
Black History I
Rap and Spoken Word
Introduction to African Psychology: A Cultural Approach
The American Civil Rights Movement
Contemporary Social Issues in the Black Community
The Black Family
Psychology of the Black Child
Education in the Black Community
Counseling Underrepresented Students
Cities and Schools in Education
Human Development
Expressive Arts in Education
Expressive Arts in Education 2
Introduction to Literacy for Diverse Learners
EDS393
Educational Studies Selected Topic (by advisement)
World Geography
Native American History
Ancient Greek Philosophy
Chinese Philosophy
Indian Philosophy
Psychology of Women
Religions of the World
Education Across Borders
Social Inequality in the United States
Juvenile Delinquency
Immigration & Identity
Education and Society
Multiple Voices: Diversity in US Education
Introduction to Disability Studies
Introduction to Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Women and Popular Culture
Total Credits18-19
1

This is not an exhaustive list of acceptable electives. Courses that center subaltern voices or explore whiteness/white supremacy and those that focus on exploring the lives and history of historically underrepresented communities are potentially appropriate, with advisor permission.