The minor in Secondary Education provides opportunities for undergraduate subject area majors to enroll in a sequence of education courses that helps them to determine if teaching is a viable career option for them. The 15 credit minor may be taken prior to admission into a teacher preparation program. If an undergraduate student pursuing the minor desires to enter an education track, the candidate may apply for the dual major program to obtain certification as a secondary education classroom teacher through completion of a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved program option. Some of the courses undergraduates take to complete the Minor in Secondary Education may also be applicable toward certification options at the post-baccalaureate level offered through TLPL. These individuals should consult with an advisor in Student Services to identify the most appropriate option leading to teacher certification and to review the specific admission requirements associated with these programs.
Students interested in the Minor in Secondary Education can apply at any time. In order to add the minor, a student must
- be enrolled in a certifiable content area major (i.e. Math, English, History, etc), and
- have a minimum 2.75 cumulative UMD GPA.
Students interested in declaring the Minor in Secondary Education should contact the Office of Student Services via email at educminors@umd.edu to schedule an advising appointment. Eligible students are accepted to the minor on a rolling basis.
Students interested in learning more about the Minor in Secondary Education should contact the Office of Student Services via email at educminors@umd.edu or by phone at 301-405-2364.