A minor in educational studies from Wichita State provides a background in schools and teaching while allowing students to pursue aspects of education (policy, practice, learning, technology, etc.) that most correlates with their own major. The minor complements any major that involves training or passing on of skills or knowledge to non-experts.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CI 427 | Philosophy, History and Ethics of Education | 3 |
| CI 320 | Introduction to Diversity: Exceptionalities | 2 |
| or CI 321 | Introduction to Diversity: Cultural Issues | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 7 credit hours from the following | 7 | |
| Adventure Sports | ||
| Rhythmic Activities in PreK-12 Physical Education | ||
| Organization and Administration of Physical Education Program | ||
| Health and Wellness Concepts for PreK-12 Teacher Education | ||
| Health Education for the Physical Educator | ||
| Self-Care for Today's Educator | ||
| Introduction to the Education Profession | ||
| Reading and Writing Exceptionalities | ||
| Linguistics for Elementary Teachers | ||
| Early Childhood Unified: Foundations | ||
| Intervention Frameworks for Learning | ||
| Integrating Learning through the Arts | ||
| Professional Collaboration in Schools and Communities | ||
| Learning and Educational Assessment | ||
| Classroom Management and Pedagogy | ||
| ISAM: Literacy Strategies in the Content Areas | ||
| ISAM: Middle/Secondary Level Content-Specific Methods I - English | ||
or CI 425J | ISAM: Middle/Secondary Level Content-Specific Methods I - History/Government | |
or CI 425M | ISAM: Middle/Secondary Level Content-Specific Methods I - Mathematics | |
or CI 425S | ISAM: Middle/Secondary Level Content-Specific Methods I - Sciences | |
| Individual Studies in Education | ||
| Mathematics for Middle School Teachers | ||
| Mathematics for High School Teachers | ||
| Special Education Law | ||
| Science Technology and Society | ||
| Mathematical Investigations | ||
| Physical Science in the Elementary Classroom | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Nature of Technology and Educational Implications | ||
| Authentic Assessment | ||
| Instructional Design and Learning Management Systems (LMS) | ||
| Emerging Educational Technology | ||
| Instructional Multimedia Production | ||
| Professional Learning Communities | ||
| Diversity and Culture in a Global Society | ||
| Change, Creativity and Innovation | ||
| Current Issues in Education | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |