Educational Studies Minor

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Minor in Educational Studies

The minor in educational studies provide a basic knowledge of the teaching and learning process and the US k12 educational system. This minor is recommended for anyone interested in teaching and other education-related careers.

No more than 8 credits towards the minor can be transferred in from other institutions. For information about transferring courses from other institutions, please contact the Educational Studies department chair.

Completion of the minor or equivalent course work is a prerequisite for admission to the MAT, but does not guarantee that a student will be admitted to the program. There are also specific content courses required for teacher certification in Maryland. Students who are considering the MAT should meet with their advisor or an educational studies faculty member about course selection. A complete list of these courses for each certification area can be found here; for further questions, please contact the Educational Studies department chair at mat@smcm.edu.

Learning Outcomes

• Graduates will be knowledgeable about the influence of various laws, policies, theories, historical events, and systemic structures on modern education.
• Graduates will be knowledgeable about the motivational, developmental, cognitive, linguistic, and socio-affective needs of learners
• Graduates will be knowledgeable of particular learner populations whose needs require specialized consideration in order to realize maximized learning. [SpEd/ELLs/gifted/SES/cultural heritage]
• Graduates will know how to effectively communicate in speech, writing, and through symbolic or technology-mediated means.
• Graduates will know how to engage in reflective practice.
• Graduates will value the principles of inclusion.