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

Additionally, students interested in teaching English as an international language may complete this minor. This program does 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.

Admission to Teacher Education

Students who want to major or minor in Education need to complete the Education Department’s admission process. Admission typically occurs during the sophomore year and is required for all students seeking an Elementary Education major and Secondary Education minor.

The following items are required for application:

• A cumulative, licensure content major, and education coursework GPA of 2.50 or above
• Completed Intent to Apply form (available in the Education Portal in Canvas)
• Disposition reflection and faculty review (usually completed as part of EDUC 111)
• Completion of a 35-hour teacher shadow in a classroom aligned with the student's licensure program, written reflection, and supervisor evaluation 
• Submission of a professional recommendation completed by a CSB+SJU faculty member, coach, advisor, or supervisor 
• Entry survey form

Descriptions of all admission requirements and the application process are specified on the Education Department's website at https://www.csbsju.edu/education/student-resources/apply-to-the-program

Licensure Options for Secondary Education Minors 

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
Student Teaching		16
Total Hours		40-43

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 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student Teaching		16
Total Hours		44-47

World Language and Cultures: Spanish (Grades K-12)

The World Languages and Cultures: Spanish Secondary Education minor pairs with a Hispanic Studies 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 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
Student Teaching		16
Total Hours		40-43

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 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student Teaching		16
Total Hours		46-49

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 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student Teaching		16
Total Hours		44-47

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 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student Teaching		16
Total Hours		40-43

In addition to the courses above the following courses can be added to the above program or to a Natural Science major, to be eligible to apply for licensure to teach General Science in Grades 5-8,

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDUC 268	Multidisciplinary Science for Mid-level Educators	4
EDUC 358C	Mid Level Literacy and Pedagogy in Science	2-4
EDUC 364	Student Teaching 5-8	4-8

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
Student Teaching		16
Total Hours		40-43

Social Science (5-12)

Please see: Social Science Major Secondary Education Minor 

Natural Science (5-12)

Please see: Natural Science Major Secondary Education Minor

Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12)

Additionally, the Education Department offers an opportunity for students to earn 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.