Education Minor

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Admission Criteria

Minimum overall GPA of 2.500 required
At least 30 credit hours completed at the time of application

Current UB students wishing to add or change their minor to Education, submit the Minor Application Form.

Course Requirements

Education Core (7 credits)

LAI 350LEC - Introduction to Education Credits: 4
CEP 400LEC - Educational Psychology Credits: 3 OR
ELP 405LEC - Sociology of Education Credits: 3

Electives (11 credits)

Complete a minimum of 11 credits, at least 6 credits at the 300/400 level.

CEP 400LEC - Educational Psychology Credits: 3 (if not taken as a required course)
CEP 401LEC - Introduction to Counseling Credits: 3
ELP 405LEC - Sociology of Education Credits: 3 (if not taken as a required course)
ELP 407LEC - Language, Culture, and Education in a Global Society Credits: 3
LAI 205LEC - Introduction to Child Development Credits: 3
LAI 254LEC - Instrument Tech Woodwinds Credits: 2 (with advisor approval)
LAI 256LEC - Instrument Tech Brass Credits: 2 (with advisor approval)
LAI 414LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 3
LAI 416LEC - Early Childhood and Childhood Education: Theory & Practice Credits: 3
LAI 419SEM - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 433LEC - Technology and Curriculum Integration Credits: 3
LAI 435SEM - Intercultural Interactions in the Multicultural Classroom Credits: 3
LAI 474SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 3
LAI 490SEM - Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
LIN 496TUT - Internship Credits: 2-6

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Grades of C or better for all education minor coursework and an overall UB GPA of 2.500 or higher is required to successfully complete the minor.
Transfer credits will be considered on a limited basis and limited to 3 undergraduate credits.
For more information on which education minor courses allow for a head start in the graduate level teacher certification programs, please contact the UB Office of Educator Preparation.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Describe the role and responsibility of educators in such a way that recognizes the mutual impact of society and education.
Identify the complex interplay of factors that influence learning.
Develop initial skills needed to plan, facilitate, and assess a variety of learning experiences.
Evaluate personal perspectives about education and the various roles in education.