Education is central to questions of human flourishing and issues of social and economic justice: it is one of the primary social concerns of the 21st century. The education department offers a minor in Educational Studies along with M.A.T. programs at the graduate level.

The Educational Studies minor provides an opportunity to think critically about education and the role it plays in developing, maintaining and extending opportunities for personal, social and economic well-being. The study of education is premised on the idea that teaching is an art form and education is a social and political act that has the potential to transform individuals and society This minor will be of interest to any student interested in learning, teaching and wider questions of educational policy and practice.

While the minor does not lead to certification, students who would like to teach at the secondary level (grades 6-12), are encouraged to apply for the M.A.T. program. We currently offer certification in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. Please refer to the Post-Baccalaureate Programs section of the catalog for detailed information on the admission requirements and the courses.

What will I study?

The Educational Studies minor has been designed to meet the needs of students are interested in exploring systems of education and individual educational experiences in the USA and other countries. It provides the foundation for seeking certification at the graduate level and the groundwork for future work in education in a variety of contexts.

Given our aim to provide courses that complement many student interests, we encourage students to select courses from the Educational Studies minor to widen their educational experience at Agnes Scott and provide a different perspective on their own education.

Why should I minor in education at Agnes Scott?

• Well-rounded educational experience
  Students may select courses from the Educational Studies minor to complement their major or minor in other disciplines. Pairing the Educational Studies minor with a major in a secondary teaching discipline, for instance (English, history, mathematics, the sciences) can be an excellent preparation for a teaching career.
  
• By completing the Educational Studies minor students will be able to enter any number of Master of Arts in Teaching degree programs, and may even be able to transfer some of their undergraduate courses. Agnes Scott's M.A.T. program, for instance, allows students to count EDU 380, Teaching Exceptional Children, toward their M.A.T. requirements.