The Minor in Education provides students opportunities to obtain knowledge and focused experience in the education field. It is appropriate for students who are interested in teaching in public and private schools or who wish to pursue educational positions in non-classroom settings, such as parks and recreation program educators, museum docents, etc.
Students will examine the foundations of teaching and learning, analyze the institution of public education broadly and across social contexts, and explore equitable educational practices and policies. For students interested in a teaching career, courses can be chosen to satisfy all of the prerequisites needed for admission into a teacher credential program at Sonoma State University.
Course offerings focus on:
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Educating students to be critical participants in and creators of educational contexts—formal and non-formal—that are powerful for all learners
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Promoting the value of diversity in strengthening learning environments and our society
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Building critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
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Promoting reflection and creativity in educational design, curriculum, assessment, research, and policy development
Minor in Education Curriculum
Choose courses as indicated from each of the four categories below. A total of 18 units is required. Please work with the Education Minor advisor to select courses that best meet your interests and career goals.
Contact Giselle Perry at perryg@sonoma.edu
Are you deciding between the Education minor and the Early Childhood Studies minor?
The Education minor is appropriate for students who want to work with older elementary, middle school, or high school students. It is also a great choice for anyone who is generally interested in education or who anticipates that education might be a significant part of their career (museum docent, park ranger, trainer, etc.)
The Early Childhood Studies minor is appropriate for students who want to work with younger children (birth to age 8) in child care programs, preschools, the early elementary grades, health care settings, etc. If you are interested in teaching in transitional kindergarten (a high need area), the Early Childhood Studies minor will give you the 24 units of required early childhood coursework; you will also need a Multiple Subject teaching credential.
For more information, please contact Giselle Perry for the Education minor or ECS minor.