Secondary Education Programs
Applications for admission to the secondary education programs in English, Mathematics, and Social Studies are now open for Fall 2024! Please contact Dr. Cynthia Sanders, sanderscy@cua.edu for more information.
We are currently revising and editing the website information for program requirements. Updates coming soon.
Minor
Candidates can obtain the form to declare a minor from the A&S Undergraduate Dean's office website link https://arts-sciences.catholic.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/advising/forms.html.
Once the form is completed, candidates must meet with their minor and major advisor to plan their program of studies for a timely graduation.
Arts & Sciences Majors - are eligible to minor in Secondary Education. In order to get a minor in Secondary Education, students need to formally declare the minor with the UG A&S Program Office and take the following courses and seminars:
| Students must take all four of the following courses. | |
| EDUC 251 | Foundations of Education |
| EDUC 271 | Psychology of Education |
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EDUC 382 |
Secondary Education Introduction to Assessment and Instruction Planning Note: There is a classroom practicum (observation) component associated with this course. Students will work with their minor advisor and course instructor to meet this requirement. Alternate course assignments are available if the minor candidate chooses not to participate in a field placement. |
| EDUC 386 |
Curriculum and Methods in Adolescent Education Note: There is a classroom practicum (observation) component associated with this course. Students will work with their minor advisor and course instructor to meet this requirement. Alternate course assignments are available if the minor candidate chooses not to participate in a field placement. |
| Student must take at least ONE of the following courses: | |
| EDUC 381 | Educating Diverse Learners |
| EDUC 261 | Human Growth and Development |
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Education Elective Courses: Students must take ONE elective course. Selections vary by semester and year. The following are some popular choices by Sec Ed Minors. NOTE: Students may also take EDUC 381 or 261 as an elective. |
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| EDUC 422 | Race, Class, Disability and Gender in Education Contexts |
| EDUC 313 | Classroom Management |
| EDUC (elective) | See semester registration listings for more choices. |
Policies on Arts and Sciences minors can be found here.