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; the minor, on its own, does not lead to initial teacher certification.  The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree confers teacher certification.

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 needs of learners and particular learner populations 
• Graduates will be able to communicate with a range of audiences using well-chosen evidence 
• Graduates will have basic understanding of curriculum development (e.g. curriculum materials, writing lesson plans, instructional strategies, assessment);