Secondary Emphasis in Education

 

Faculty in the Education Department support students who may want to work with youth in some capacity but outside of the public school system.  Students may want to pursue a Secondary Emphasis in Education to complement their Program of Emphasis.  For example, students with a Program of Emphasis in Psychology could include a Secondary Emphasis in Education entitled “Psychology with a Secondary Emphasis in Education.”

Students wishing to add a Secondary Emphasis in Education must take the following core courses in Education.

ED 110
ED 111

Foundations of Education and
Foundations of Education Practicum

3
1

ED 120
ED 121
or
ED 130

Child Development and
Child Development Laboratory

Adolescent Development

3
1

3

ED 240

Introduction to Students with  Exceptionalities

3

                                                    Total 10/11 credits

 

In addition to the core of Education courses listed above, students must select a number of other Education courses for a minimum of 18 credits total.

 

Students must choose an advisor in the Education Department to serve as their general advisor to assist them in choosing appropriate courses to complete the requirements for a Secondary Emphasis in Education.  Students must meet all course prerequisites or obtain permission by the instructor to register for Education courses.

 

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