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School of Education Minors

Considering a Minor in Education?

You may be interested in the field of education as a secondary focus to your academic major. The education minor provides a solid grasp of essential theory and research in education, which are widely applicable in a range of fields. This program of study does not lead to licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Note: Minors must be outside of your major and concentration. Up to two courses which have been prescribed by your major into your General Education requirements may be counted towards a minor. The minimum number of credits for a minor is 18. Core Requirements, as designated by the , and free electives may be used to satisfy the minor requirements.

Double Minors Policy

You may have two minors. In order to complete a second minor, courses used to fulfill the requirements of the first minor may not be used to meet the requirements of the second minor. Depending upon the major, you may not be able to complete the requirements of the minors within four years or within the minimum number of credits for your degree.

Minors Available in Education

  • Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis

    Program Requirements

    This minor program of study does not lead to licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Students are required to take a minimum of 18 credits as follows:

    Required Courses

    • ABA 100Ìý-ÌýBasic Principles of Behavioral Science (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 210Ìý-ÌýEthics in Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 215Ìý-ÌýMeasurement and Experimental Design (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 220Ìý-ÌýSupervision and Management (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 320Ìý-ÌýAssessment in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 325Ìý-ÌýBehavior Change Procedures (Cr: 3)

  • Education

    Program Requirements

    Students interested in the field of education as a secondary focus to their academic major may pursue the Education minor. This program of study does not lead to licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Students are required to take a minimum of 18 credits as follows:

    Required Courses

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    • ED 101Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Education (Cr: 3)
      or
    • ED 125Ìý-ÌýApproaches to Middle and Secondary Education (Cr: 3)
    • ED 203Ìý-ÌýInclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
    • ED 339Ìý-ÌýAssessment for Learning (Cr: 3)
    • PSY 200Ìý-ÌýChild and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)
      or
    • PSY 204Ìý-ÌýChild Growth and Development (Cr: 3)

    Additional Courses

    Students select two from the following courses:

    • ED 102Ìý-ÌýCurriculum Theory and Instruction (Cr: 3)
    • ED 201/201LÌý-ÌýFoundations of Reading (Cr: 3)
    • ED 207Ìý-ÌýStrategies of Teaching Early Childhood Curriculum (Cr: 3)
    • ED 208Ìý-ÌýEarly Childhood Numeracy (Cr: 3)
    • ED 210Ìý-ÌýIntegrating Technology into the Classroom (Cr: 3)
    • ED 215Ìý-ÌýCreative Arts in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms (Cr: 3)
    • ED 222Ìý-ÌýCulturally Responsive Pedagogy (Cr: 3)
      Satisfies the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion General Education RequirementÌý
    • ED 230Ìý-ÌýThe Early Childhood Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, Italy (Cr: 3)
    • ED 240Ìý-ÌýLiteracies for Learning at the Middle and Secondary School (Cr: 3)
    • ED 290Ìý-ÌýTopics in Education (Cr: 3)
    • ED 213Ìý-ÌýThe Power of Play in the Classroom (Cr: 3)
    • ED 340Ìý-ÌýGlobal Consciousness through Children's Literature (Cr: 3)
    • ED 430Ìý-ÌýDifferentiated Instruction (Cr: 3)

  • Family and Child Life Studies

    Program Requirements

    This program of study does not lead to licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Students are required to take a minimum of 18 credits as follows:

    Required Courses

    • ED 213Ìý-ÌýThe Power of Play in the Classroom (Cr: 3)
    • ED 223Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to the Profession of Child Life Specialist (Cr: 3)
    • PSY 204Ìý-ÌýChild Growth and Development (Cr: 3)
    • SOC 230Ìý-ÌýDeath and Dying (Cr: 3)

    Additional Courses

    Students select two from the following courses:

    • AET 100Ìý-ÌýFoundations of Creative Therapies (Cr: 3)
    • ED 203Ìý-ÌýInclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
    • ED 322Ìý-ÌýCritical Approaches to Children's Literature (Cr: 3)
      Or
    • ENG 312Ìý-ÌýLiterature for Children (Cr: 3)
    • ED 224Ìý-ÌýSocial Emotional Learning and Mindfulness (Cr: 3)
    • SOC 215Ìý-ÌýThe Family (Cr: 3)

  • Special Education

    Program Requirements

    Students are required to take a minimum of 18 credits as follows:

    Required Courses:

    • ED 403Ìý-ÌýInternship and Seminar in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) (Cr: 3)
    • ED 404Ìý-ÌýInclusionary Practices and Systems of Support (Cr: 3)
    • ED 411Ìý-ÌýAssessment and Instructional Planning (Cr: 3)

    Additional Courses:

    Students select three from the following courses:

    • ED 203Ìý-ÌýInclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
    • ED 219Ìý-ÌýHow the Brain Learns (Cr: 3)
    • ED 224Ìý-ÌýSocial Emotional Learning and Mindfulness (Cr: 3)
    • ED 320Ìý-ÌýClassroom Management: Building Classroom Community & Maximizing Student Engagement (Cr: 3)
    • ED 331Ìý-ÌýIssues and Best Practices of English Language Learners (Cr: 3)
    • ED 430Ìý-ÌýDifferentiated Instruction (Cr: 3)