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The major in Educational Studies emphasizing Teaching & Learning is designed to support students interested in entering the teaching profession. As requirements vary by state, graduate program, and focus of teaching interests
(age of student, subject matter), carefully tailored personalized advising is provided for students who intend to pursue a teaching license and/or master’s degree in teaching upon graduation.
The Teaching & Learning pathway also provides excellent preparation for students intending to enter teaching through programs that do not require state licensing such as Urban Teaching Fellows, World Teach, Peace Corp,
Ameri-Corp, Teach for America, Montessori or Waldorf training, adult basic education or ESL, museum education, artists-in-residence, community education, etc.
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Major Requirements : Thirty-two semester hours distributed as follows:
Foundations Courses:
EDUC 220: Educational Psychology
EDUC 330: Philosophy of Education
EDUC 380: Research-Education & Advocacy
Thematic Courses:
EDUC 240: Race, Culture & Ethnicity in Education
EDUC 260: Critical Issues in Urban Education
EDUC 390: Teaching & Learning in Urban Schools
Elective Courses:
At least one approved elective course relevant to teaching focus. Elective courses may be selected from Educational
Studies or from courses offered by other Macalester departments or study away programs that are centered in theory/research/practices relevant to education or youth development and approved by the department chair.
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Courses Relevant to Teaching Focus:
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EDUC 460: Education & Social Change 4
Reflective Portfolio Requirement: Completion of an on-line portfolio documenting one’s intellectual & ethical path through the major and beyond.
Supporting Major Requirement: Completion of a supporting major relevant to integrative theme.
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June 2015