Students seeking a Minnesota license to teach grades 5-12 Communication Arts/Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, and Social Studies; grades 9-12 Life Science, Chemistry, and Physics; grades 5-8 General Science; and grades K-12 Visual Arts, Vocal or Instrumental Music, World Languages (French, German, Spanish); and Teaching English as a Second Language complete a minor in secondary education.

Additionally, students interested in teaching secondary-level theology or English as an international language may complete this minor. These programs do not lead to a teaching license.

Students should consult with an Education advisor and reference the CSB+SJU Education Department website for information on specific major/content course requirements. The number of major/content area credits required will vary by program.

Natural Science Major Secondary Education Minor

Social Science Major Secondary Education Minor 

Vocal and/or Instrumental Music (Grades K-12)

This is a minor and pairs with a Music Major with concentration in Music Education.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Music Pedagogy K-12		4
EDUC 363	Student Teaching K-12	4-16
Total Hours		28-43

Visual Arts (Grades K-12)

This is a minor and pairs with an Art Education major.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 241	Fine Arts Content and Pedagogy: K-6	4
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 340	Art Education/Methods and Materials K-12	4
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 363	Student Teaching K-12	4-16
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Total Hours		32-47

World Languages and Cultures: Spanish, French, German (Grades K-12)

The World Languages and Cultures: Spanish Secondary Education minor pairs with a Hispanic Studies major. Please see the Languages and Cultures department for more information regarding French and German.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 341	World Language Pedagogy K-12	4
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Oral Proficiency Exam		0
EDUC 363	Student Teaching K-12	4-16
Total Hours		28-43

English (Grades 5-12)

This is a minor and pairs with an English major.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 216	Exploring Justice through Young Adult Literature	2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 355A	English Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 358B	Mid Level Literacy and Pedagogy in Language Arts	4
EDUC 362	Student Teaching 5-12	8-16
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Total Hours		38-49

Mathematics (Grades 5-12)

This is a minor and pairs with a major in Mathematics.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 355C	Mathematics Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 358D	Mid Level Literacy and Pedagogy in Mathematics	4
EDUC 362	Student Teaching 5-12	8-16
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Total Hours		36-47

Life Science, Physics or Chemistry (Grades 9-12)

This minor may be paired with a major in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 355D	Science Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 365	Student Teaching 9-12	8-16
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Total Hours		32-43

General Science (Grades 5-8)

A separate major is required for this program. We recommend a Natural Science major.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 268	Multidisciplinary Science for Mid-level Educators	4
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 358C	Mid Level Literacy and Pedagogy in Science	2-4
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
		5-8
Total Hours		31-39

Theology (Grades 5-12)

This Theology major/Secondary Education minor combination does not lead to licensure.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Education Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 355B	Social Science Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1-2
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
EDUC 362	Student Teaching 5-12	8-16
Total Hours		32-43

Additionally, the Education Department offers an opportunity for students to learn a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) license. This is neither a major nor minor; it must be combined with another area. Students are encouraged to consult with the Education Department for more information.