University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

Education Minor

The education minor is for candidates interested in general educational studies and those preparing for advanced study in education related areas such as law, social work, and politics. Three semester credit hours of lower-division coursework and 12 semester credit hours of upper-division coursework are required.

Education Minor Requirements — 15 credit hours

ED 250Theories of Child Development in Educational Contexts

3

Or

ED 251Theories of Adolescent Development and Learning in Educational Contexts

3

ED 320Sociocultural Foundations of Education

3

ED 330Inclusive Policies and Practices for Diverse Learners

3

Upper-division education electives

6

Field work is required in some courses. Candidates interested in this minor should declare intent with the School of Education.

Education Minor (Preparation for 5th Year M.A.T.) Requirements — 15 credit hours

This minor is for candidates who wish to major in a content area while preparing to enter an augmented Master of Arts in Teaching program (M.A.T.) after graduation. Three semester credit hours of lower-division coursework and 12 semester credit hours of upper-division coursework are required.

ED 250Theories of Child Development in Educational Contexts

3

Or

ED 251Theories of Adolescent Development and Learning in Educational Contexts

3

ED 320Sociocultural Foundations of Education

3

ED 330Inclusive Policies and Practices for Diverse Learners

3

ED 426Elementary Classroom Relationships and Management

3

Or

ED 427Adolescent Classroom Relationships and Management

3

ED 442Reading and Language Arts Methods

3

Or

ED 450Models of Teaching and Literacy Development

3

Field work is required in some courses. Candidates interested in this minor must declare intent with the School of Education. Candidate must comply with specific G.P.A. and testing requirements in order to qualify for the M.A.T. program.