Education Minor
This minor is for students who are interested in gaining a strong foundation in the field of education. Students may use this course work as a basis for graduate school programs. See the coordinator of education for further information about the minor or about teacher certification.
The total number of courses required for the minor is 6 (18 semester hours).
Required Courses
All of the following (12 sem. hrs.):
EDUC 105 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3 sem. hrs.)
EDUC 215 Issues in Multicultural and English Language Learner Education (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 216 The Inclusive Classroom (3 sem. hrs.)
EDUC 304 Inclusive Instruction and Assessment (3 sem. hrs.)
One of the following (3 sem. hrs.):
EDUC 225 Technology in the Classroom (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 226 Building Classroom Community (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 275 Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom (3 sem. hrs)
One of the following (3 sem. hrs.):
EDUC 301 Primary Literacy and Diverse Learners (3 sem. hrs.)
EDUC 331 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas I (3 sem. hrs.)
Education: Adolescence Certification (Grades 7-12)
The adolescence education certification program is open to any qualified Wells College student. Students who choose to obtain their initial teaching certificate in adolescence education must major in the subject area most closely related to the content that they will teach. Certification in biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, social studies and Spanish is available.
Required Courses
All of the following (54 sem. hrs.):
EDUC 105 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 215 Issues in Multicultural and ELL Classroom (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 216 The Inclusive Classroom (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 225 Technology in the Classroom (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 226 Building Classroom Community (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 290/390 Education Internship (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 304 Inclusive Instruction and Assessment (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 331 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas I (4 sem. hrs)
EDUC 332 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas II (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 344 Adolescence Methods Practicum I (1 sem. hr)
EDUC 345 Adolescence Methods Practicum II (1 sem. hr)
EDUC 406 Instructional Strategies for Secondary Education (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 408 Student Teaching Reflective Seminar (3 sem. hrs)
EDUC 410 Student Teaching Prep and Analysis (12 sem. hrs)
PSY 318 Adolescent Development (3 sem. hrs)*
PSY 340 Psycholinguistics (3 sem. hrs)*
*PSY 101 General Psychology is a prerequisite for PSY 318 and PSY 340
Certification-Related Seminars
New York State teacher certification process requires students to complete the following noncredit workshops, which are taken online for a nominal fee:
EDUC 001 Child Abuse Seminar
EDUC 002 Drug and Alcohol Seminar
EDUC 003 Violence Prevention and Intervention Seminar
EDUC 004 Harassment Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention
In addition, fingerprinting must be completed and processed prior to student teaching (fee required).
New York State Certification Exams
EAS (Educating All Students)
CST (Content Specialty Test)
TPA (Teacher Performance Assessment)