Minor in Educational Studies

Educational Studies is a 15-credit-hour minor* that offers non-education majors with a foundational and interdisciplinary understanding of the pivotal role of education in society through exploring learning processes and policy. Courses explore the principles, theories, and practices that shape education — how individuals learn, how educational systems operate and how various educational strategies apply across diverse contexts.

It includes courses in leadership, child development, learning sciences, and social issues in education.

Unlike programs designed for teacher certification, it focuses on broader educational themes, preparing students for roles in educational advocacy, community engagement, curriculum development and informal learning environments. This minor is ideal for students across disciplines who are interested in the dynamics of teaching and learning beyond traditional classroom settings.

*Completion of this minor does NOT meet the requirements for teacher certification.

For more information:
Dr. Joel Porter, Assistant Dean
Joel_Porter@baylor.edu

Minor also offered by the Department of Curriculum & Instruction

The minor in Informal Education focuses on educational practices in non-school settings and is available to students with majors outside of the School of Education and also to Education majors.

Minors also offered by the School of Education

The School of Education also offers minors in 

• Educational Psychology (through the Department of Educational Psychology)
• Leadership Studies (through the Department of Educational Leadership)