This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2025-2026 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
The minor in education is meant to allow students to further explore educational theories and practices. Students who complete this minor will not meet the requirements needed for teacher licensure in the state of Virginia as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education. For information regarding licensure, please contact the School of Education’s Student Services Center.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to declare a minor in education and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 throughout the course work in the minor. The minor in education requires a minimum of 18 credits, consisting of the following:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUS 202 | Diversity, Democracy and Ethics | 3 |
| EDUS 301 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| TEDU 410 | Building a Community of Learners: Classroom Management | 3 |
| TEDU 413 | Curriculum Methods and Instructional Models | 3 |
| TEDU 562 | Reading Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| Select three to four credits from the list below: | 3-4 | |
| Teaching Health Education | ||
| Integrating the Arts in Curriculum for Young Children | ||
| Instructional Technology in PK-12 Environments | ||
| Teaching Foreign Language | ||
| Teaching Multilingual Learners | ||
| Total Hours | 18-19 | |