Education Programs

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONCENTRATIONS AND MINORS

EARLY INTERVENTION CONCENTRATION OR MINOR

This specialization prepares students to work in family-focused service organizations that support and promote the growth and development of children at risk of or with a diagnosed developmental delay (birth to age three) and their families.

A required field experience or internship provides hands-on opportunities to link theory to practice. This program is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved program in Higher Education. 

SPORTS/YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMMING CONCENTRATION OR MINOR

The Sports/Youth Recreation and Programming concentration/minor offers a rich blend of developmental theory, best practices in youth development, and business principles to prepare students for entry level positions in community-based recreation programs and youth development programs. 

YOUTH ADVOCACY CONCENTRATION OR MINOR

The Youth Advocacy concentration/minor provides students with interdisciplinary perspectives on the conditions for youth in communities as well as the societal and political factors which may contribute to the ways in which communities can respond to youth needs. The minor will allow students to gain an understanding of best practices in positive youth development as well as develop a skill set for working in a variety of settings with children and adolescents.

EDUCATION MINOR (General)

Students may choose from a set of approved courses (15 credits) which allows exploration in select coursework in Education. 

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION MINOR

A minor in Math Education is available through the Math Department (see Mathematics section of this catalog). The Mathematics Education minor builds upon the three-course sequence of mathematics courses required of Education students seeking licensure to teach in public school settings and will prepare them to apply for an additional license as an elementary math specialist. Students seeking the minor will deepen their understanding of numerical, algebraic and statistical concepts by taking a minimum of two additional mathematics courses, and they will be exposed to constructivist pedagogy and best practices in mathematics instruction. While the minor is intended primarily for Education students, it is open to all students whose interests include working in an educational setting.

A grade of “C” or higher must be attained in all courses required for the mathematics education minor.

Any mathematics course at the 2000 level or above can substitute for one course in the Mathematics Education minor.

MATH 4000 Independent Research in Mathematics Education can substitute for any course in the Mathematics Education minor.

STEM EDUCATION MINOR

A minor in STEM Education is available through the Science Department (see Science section of this catalog). The STEM Education minor builds upon the three-course sequence of science and mathematics courses required of Education students seeking licensure to teach in public school settings and will begin to prepare them to apply for an additional license as an elementary school science specialist (Grades Prek-6). Students seeking the minor will deepen their understanding of concepts outlined in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Science Technology and Engineering and they will be exposed to inquiry-based pedagogy and best practices in science and mathematics instruction. While the minor is intended primarily for Education students, it is open to all students whose interests include working in an educational setting.

SCIENCE EDUCATION MINOR

A minor in Science Education is available through the Science Department (see Science section of this catalog). The Science Education minor builds upon the three-course sequence of science courses required of Education students seeking licensure to teach in public school settings and will begin to prepare them to apply for an additional license as a middle school science specialist (Grades 5-8). Students seeking the minor will deepen their understanding of concepts outlined in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Science Technology and Engineering and they will be exposed to inquiry-based pedagogy and best practices in science instruction. While the minor is intended primarily for Education students, it is open to all students whose interests include working in an educational setting.

SPECIAL EDUCATION MINOR