Minor: Education

OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: 2.5

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: A grade of C- or better in all education courses.

Contact Information: The Advising Center, 100 Shibles Hall, (207) 581-2412 or email the Advising Center at: advisingcenter@maine.edu

The College of Education and Human Development offers an 18-credit minor in Education for undergraduate students in other colleges of the University of Maine who wish to explore the field of education. Students must apply for the minor, optimally during the second semester of the second year of study. Applications are available in the Advising Center (Room 101 Shibles Hall) and are accepted throughout the academic year. Application requirements include the following elements:

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better,
• Successful completion of EHD 201 - Education in a Multicultural Society, EHD 203 - Educational Psychology, and an education related elective, 
• A grade of C- or better in all education courses,
• Statement addressing your reasons for pursuing the minor, and
• Formal 2-page application.

The optimal time to apply for a minor is during the second semester of sophomore year of study.