Sue Marshall Director Undergraduate Programs

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Find out why this is one of the most popular minors on campus.  Faculty bring the study of education to life as they explore current educational issues, theories, and practices. Aspiring teachers obtain a solid foundation of understanding about human development and cognition, and practices for teaching and learning in different subject areas.  Students who are considering graduate study enhance their understanding of social science inquiry applied to the field of education.  All students gain practical experience through PreK-12 fieldwork and research in educational settings.

Are you still wondering if a Minor in Educational Studies is for you?  Browse the program requirements and course descriptions.  Talk to a program advisor about getting started and recommendations for classes that will suit your particular interests.

While completing a Minor in Educational Studies does not lead directly to a California K-12 Teaching Credential (see the Teacher Credential or Master of Arts in Teaching sections of this website), UCI undergraduates can enhance their preparation for a teacher credential program through the choice of appropriate undergraduate classes.  Selected undergraduate education courses provide an early start toward satisfying some state requirements for a California teaching credential. 

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