Educational Studies Minor
The Educational Studies Minor provides students with a foundation in the theory and practice of teaching and learning, human development, and the social contexts of education. Designed for students from any major who wish to explore education without pursuing teacher licensure, this 18-hour program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and problem solving. Coursework encourages students to connect educational theory to real-world applications in community, organizational, and global settings. The Educational Studies Minor does not lead to teacher certification and is not approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
Educational Studies Minor
Professional Education (6 hours)
| EDU 102 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Human Development: Conception to Puberty | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
EDU 201: Human Development: Puberty -Death may be taken instead of EDU 200.
Specialized Subjects (9 hours)
Nine (9) semester hours of courses at the 300-level or above:
| EDU 301 | Connecting Home, School, and Community | 3 |
| EDU 303 | Pre-School Behavior | 3 |
| EDU 306 | Literaracy Instructional Practices | 3 |
| EDU 307 | Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
| EDU 330 | Assessments in Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 345 | Social Studies Methods for Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 350 | Science Methods for Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 385 | Psychology Applied to Teach & Learning | 3 |
| EDU 404 | Methods & Materials Early Childhood and Elementary Certification | 3 |
| EDU 405 | Classroom Pragmatics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Three (3) Hours of Additional Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 18
A minor in Educational Studies requires 18 semester hours of courses. EDU 102, EDU 200 or EDU 201 and nine (9) semester hours of courses at the 300-level or above, plus three (3) additional hours of education courses are required.