Build the knowledge and skills you’ll need in any career working with people.

The Education Studies minor will help you understand how people learn and how you can make a difference through teaching, research or advocacy. This minor prepares you for an educational career outside of the traditional classroom. The coursework and internship experiences will support your individual interests and career plans. 

Prepare to go into social work, counseling, law, higher education or public policy. You’ll learn about the current issues and debates in the education field and get ready to tackle injustice. Graduate with the confidence to lead and the drive to create a more just, inclusive society.

 For more information on the Education Studies minor, please contact Associate Professor of Secondary Education stevef [at] stedwards.edu (Steve Fletcher).

What types of jobs are there for those with a minor in Education Studies?

What skills will I acquire with a minor in Education Studies?

The skills learned as an educational studies minor will prepare students for a multitude of different professions in the education field. Through the time in the  educational studies program, students will learn:

What is the coursework required for a minor in Education Studies?

Students can expect to take various courses ranging from foundations in teaching courses, learning processes, understanding the role of technology in education, and working with special populations. Intensive internship experiences tied to coursework will blend practical and theoretical learning and give the learner incredible experience in their chosen area before graduation. The coursework includes:

TOTAL 21 hours