Are you interested in a career working with children and adolescents outside of a traditional classroom setting? A program within Siena’s nationally recognized education department, this minor examines education’s role, issues and opportunities within a democracy. Coursework and research lead to a deep understanding of an education-related concentration of your choice.
This minor will help prepare you for careers in corporate training and staff development, educational outreach in museums, national parks and environmental centers, lobbying and advocacy for educational organizations like school boards and teachers unions, working with children and adolescents outside traditional classroom settings. It is also an excellent foundation if you want to pursue graduate-level degrees and certification elementary education, special education, school guidance counseling, school psychology, school social work and school district business leadership.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR, EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (18 CREDITS):
EDUC - 210. Issues in Contemporary American Education 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 260. Educational Psychology 3 credit(s)
EDUC - 400. Educational Studies Capstone 3 credit(s) OR
EDUC - 461. Literacy and the Reflective Practitioner 3 credit(s)
EDUCATION ELECTIVES: 9 CREDITS
Students may substitute six of the required credits by completing interdisciplinary course work. The student that elects to include interdisciplinary course work will be required to develop a plan to be reviewed by two Education Department faculty members, that identifies relevant courses and justifies their inclusion. Students interested in this option are encouraged to contact the Director of the Educational Studies Minor, Dr. Jesse Moya.
