Secondary Education Minor
The minor in Secondary Education provides opportunities for undergraduate subject area majors to enroll in a sequence of education courses that helps them to determine if teaching is a viable career option for them. The 15 credit minor may be taken prior to admission into a teacher preparation program. If an undergraduate student pursuing the minor desires to enter an education track, the candidate may apply for the dual major program to obtain certification as a secondary education classroom teacher through completion of a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved program option. Some of the courses undergraduates take to complete the Minor in Secondary Education may also be applicable toward certification options at the post-baccalaureate level offered through TLPL. These individuals should consult with an advisor in Student Services to identify the most appropriate option leading to teacher certification and to review the specific admission requirements associated with these programs.
Students interested in the Minor in Secondary Education can apply at any time. In order to add the minor, a student must
- be enrolled in a certifiable content area major (i.e. Math, English, History, etc), and
- have a minimum 2.75 cumulative 911±¬ÁÏÍø GPA.
Students interested in declaring the Minor in Secondary Education should contact the Office of Student Services via email at educminors@umd.edu to schedule an advising appointment. Eligible students are accepted to the minor on a rolling basis.
Students interested in learning more about the Minor in Secondary Education should contact the Office of Student Services via email at educminors@umd.edu or by phone at 301-405-2364.
Students currently registered in the Minor in Secondary Education should contact via email educminors@umd.edu for advising assistance.
The secondary education minor includes coursework from Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership. The curriculum provides a foundation in adolescent development and creating a classroom community with diverse learners along with an introductory methods course in one of the core secondary areas: Art, English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, World Languages (WL).
A total of 15 credits are required. All courses presented for the minor must be passed with a grade of “C-“or better. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for enrollment in the secondary education introductory methods I course.
No more than six of the required credits (or two courses) may be taken at an institution other than the 911±¬ÁÏÍø, College Park.
Program Plan
See below side for a list of approved courses:
*I understand that I need a 2.75 GPA to enroll in this course
**Prerequisites to TLPL 401: TLPL 101 and TLPL 102, |or| TLPL 286
Admission to the Minor in Secondary Education is available on an ongoing basis.
Visit the undergraduate studies webpage for information on undergraduate forms and policies.