Minor in Education

About the Minor

The minor in Education provides a structured academic opportunity for students who learn more about the history and foundation of our education system, as well as practical knowledge about learning and teaching. The program is designed for students with a strong interest in exploring learning and teaching both in schools and in out-of-school spaces.

Courses in this program engage important pedagogical skills, systems thinking, and sociopolitical & historical analyses necessary for being an educator of all kinds.

The program leads to multiple pathways to being an educator, if the student chooses to pursue education further. These include further study in informal educational settings (i.e., museums, community organizations), and formal education (becoming a state certified teacher across disciplines and grades).

The minor in education draws on the complexities of educational settings in Philadelphia through experiential learning in schools and other settings. Students get the opportunity to both observe educators and lead learning spaces themselves.

Admissions Requirements

Students are required to declare a major before declaring a minor. Students admitted directly into a specific major at the time of matriculation may declare a minor beginning in their second semester. All requirements for the minor must be completed either concurrently with or prior to the completion of the primary major requirements. This ensures that students fulfill the expectations of their primary field of study while completing any additional areas of academic specialization.

Minor Requirements

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the  School of Education