OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18
GPA requirements to earn minor: Must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses in the minor.
Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: Must earn a minimum of a C- in all required courses for the minor.
Other requirements: A minimum of 9 credit hours must be completed at the University of Maine
Contact Information: The Advising Center, 100 Shibles Hall, advisingcenter@maine.edu
A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required at the time the student declares a minor in Educational Studies.
Students Seeking Teacher Certification
Students who wish to pursue teacher certification in Maine must be enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development either through an Education Major or by completing double majors in Education and in another College. For students wishing to become certified teachers, the double major is a better option than the minor. A minor in Educational Studies does not lead to initial certification. An alternative route to a teaching career is the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program that is sponsored by the College of Education and Human Development, or a transcript analysis through the Maine Department of Education (Pathway 2). The fifth year program is competitive and application to this program should be made by February 1. Please contact the Advising Center if you have interest or questions about this program or certification pathways.
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