EDST - Minor in Educational Studies

The Educational Studies minor will offer students exposure to the profession of teaching, but will not lead to teaching licensure. If students pursue this minor, they will complete many of the teacher education courses required for Residency Licensure teachers and will be exposed to teacher education strategies and tools that will help to equip them as they begin a teaching career. Since there is a significant need for teachers in the public schools, the need for Residency Licensure teachers is increasing. If students choose to teach at some point in their future, by completing this educational studies minor, they will have a clearer understanding of teaching and learning in schools. Many of the transferrable skills and strategies (such as critical thinking, public speaking, problem solving, and planning) learned throughout this minor can also be applied to other careers.