Education (Minors)
Learn teaching fundamentals while earning your BA.
Adding a minor in education to select academic majors opens doors to a rewarding career in education. In just four years, you can complete your bachelor’s degree – gaining depth of knowledge in a specialized subject like Math, English, History, or Social Science –
familiarizing yourself with key concepts and teaching fundamentals. After graduation, you can use your knowledge and skills to teach at a private or charter school, as a trainer, or at an education nonprofit, for example.
- FormatOnline, Hybrid (residential students only)
- Degree(s)Minor
Next steps
Why minor in Education at Mary Baldwin?
At Mary Baldwin, we make it easy to pursue your passion for a particular subject while preparing to teach that subject with confidence.
Below are some possible paths to teaching with a minor in education. Note: In order to earn your teaching license, additional coursework will be required. Please speak to an advisor for more information.
We have these minors:
- Special Education General Curriculum K-12
- English Education
- History and Social Science Education
- Math Education
- Science Education
With admission to the Teacher Education Program, one can complete additional coursework to prepare to teach in one of these areas. If you wish to teach in a subject not offered above, you may still complete the Education minor to gain all necessary teaching knowledge and skills. However, the education minor won’t include education-specific content courses for licensure. Speak to an advisor for details in your subject area.
Students in the Education Program do not have to be Virginia residents, but they will be required to comply with all competencies, assessments, and Virginia Standards of Learning for their area of endorsement to become licensed only in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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. Also, specific course requirements vary by minor.
Sample Courses
- Foundations of Education
- Classroom and Behavior Management
- Characteristics of Exceptionality
- Language Acquisition and Literacy
- Foundations and Legal Issues of Special Ed
- Practicum in General & Special Ed
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.
