Education (Minors)
Learn teaching fundamentals while earning your BA.
MBU offers education minors with concentrations in English, Science, Math, Special Education, and more. Our versatile minors teach education fundamentals for various grade levels and, when paired with specific majors, can even
lead to licensure. Whether you want to teach at a public, private, or charter school, work as a tutor, or support education non-profits, our minors equip you with the knowledge and skills to turn you dreams into reality.
With acceptance to the Teacher Education Program, select minors plus additional courses prepare you for initial teaching licensure in Middle (6-8) or Secondary (6-12) core content areas.
- FormatOnline, Hybrid (residential students)
- Degree(s)Minor, Licensure
Next steps
Why minor in Education at Mary Baldwin?
Whether you’re looking to get licensed in a certain subject immediately, work towards provisional licensure in your area of passion, or gain the fundamentals of education and instruction, MBU’s education minors are made for you.
Education Minors with Licensure Tracks
The following minors can lead to teaching licensure. To pursue an initial license, students must apply to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Upon completion of their minor, corresponding major/co-minor, TEP requirements, and additional coursework, students will be prepared to obtain endorsements by Commonwealth of Virginia standards at the Middle or Secondary levels.
- English Education Minor
- Must major or co-minor in English
- History and Social Science Education Minor
- Must major in History or co-minor in History or Economics
- Math Education Minor
- Must major or co-minor in Math
- Must take ED 238
- Science (6-8) or Biology (6-12) Education Minor
- Must major in Biology or co-minor in Biology or Chemistry
- Must take ED 230
These minors can also be taken without applying to TEP or completing additional courses. Students won’t fulfill all licensure requirements, but they may be able to apply for provisional licensure or other educational careers.
Other Education Minors
While these education minors don’t offer tracks to initial licensure at MBU, they are phenomenal programs to introduce you to the world of educational practice while allowing you flexibility to choose any major you desire (other than Elementary Education or Special Education).
- Special Education Minor
- This minor introduces students to Special Education. It’s a great complement to majors in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology.
- Education Minor
- While this minor doesn’t provide subject-specific courses needed to obtain licensure, it does teach foundational knowledge and skills for students to seek licensure after further training. Pair it with majors or minors like Studio Art, Exercise Science, or Business to work towards provisional teaching licensure in those areas.
Next steps
Accelerated Pathways
Mary Baldwin offers a dual-degree Accelerated Pathway for this program. Earn your bachelor’s and an advanced degree faster. This is a great way to jump-start your dream career and save money in the process!
Minor Requirements
Education minors require 18 to 27 credits, depending on the minor you choose. Specific course requirements vary by minor.
View all minor course requirements.
Sample Courses
- Foundations of Education
- Classroom and Behavior Management
- Characteristics of Exceptionality
- Language Acquisition and Literacy
- Foundations and Legal Issues of Special Ed
Practicum and Student-Teaching Information
Students seeking licensure through a minor and TEP don’t need to be Commonwealth of Virginia residents—they can complete practicums and student-teaching in any accredited school. However, all activities, competencies, and Standards of Learning that are addressed in each experience must apply to Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines.
Our Faculty
Our program’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
