The Educational Studies minor allows students to explore education as a social, cultural, historical, psychological, and philosophical phenomenon through rigorous coursework and field experiences without earning teacher licensure. The minor is designed to prepare students to pursue licensure as part of a Master's degree program or through alternative routes to certification, should certification be desired after leaving Gettysburg.

The Educational Studies minor is also designed to engage students in social policy issues related to education and to help students generally become more informed citizens by developing their understanding of the complexity of education. The exact program of study will be designed in collaboration with the students' Education Advisor and may include any 6 courses of interest related to a particular area of study. At least one course must be at the 300 level or higher. Up to two courses offered in other departments may be approved by the Education Department to substitute for education coursework for the minor.

Courses that carry credit for the Educational Studies minor must also include a significant educational focus and be approved by the Education Department. Students in the Educational Studies minor program also must create an electronic portfolio.

For more information on the minor in Educational Studies, contact your Education Advisor or drop by the Education office in the basement of Weidensall.

2012 Advising Guidelines for Educational Studies Minors (PDF)