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Education Studies Minor

The Education Studies minor is intended to address the diverse information needs of the UCLA undergraduate community to (1) allow students to learn more about the multitude of contemporary professional research issues confronting the field of education, (2) help understand the complex interactions between the legal, social, political, and economic forces that influence and shape educational policies in America, (3) provide an introductory course sequence for students who wish eventually to pursue careers in education either as teachers or researchers, and (4) provide an analysis of current educational practices by which UCLA students can become better consumers of educational services as future parents, taxpayers, and citizens.

To enter the minor, students must have completed 32 units with two minor courses (one of which must be a designated core course) from the approved course list, have at least sophomore standing with a minimum overall 2.3 (C+) grade-point average, and file an admission application with the education studies academic adviser in the Office of Student Services, 1009 Moore Hall, http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/edminor/default.html. Transfer students must have completed one minor course and have one minor course in progress. Applicants are expected to have a real commitment be committed to inquiry into issues vital to education. of issues central to educational research and practice. Students must follow the program of study in effect at the time of their admission. Students completing their sophomore year are encouraged to apply.

Required Upper Division Courses (28 (32 units minimum): Two policy and issues courses from Education 181A through 181D, with grades of C+ or better; two behavioral and social sciences perspective courses from Education M108, 180, C191A through 191H; two elective courses from M102, 125A, 140, M148; and one professional topics course from 197A through 197Z. A minimum of four core courses selected from Education M108, 120 through 133, and 194A, 194B, 194C (to be taken concurrently with either 182A, 182B, 182C or 183A, 183B, 183C) and three elective courses selected from 80, 92A through 92F, M102, M103, M112, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, M148, 162, CM178/CM178L, 185, 191A through 191X, 192A/170A, 192B/170B, 196A, 196B, 196C.

In addition to or in lieu of electives, students may select a concentration in community education leadership by completing three courses from Education 190, 192A through 192E, 193A through 193F, 194A, 194B, 194C.

Only one course from Education 80 and 92A through 92F may be applied toward the elective requirement. Courses CM178/CM178L, 192A/170A, and 192B/170B must be taken concurrently.

Students with a 3.0 grade-point average may, after acceptance of a separate application, also select a concentration in advanced studies by taking Education 197X and 199 in addition to the course requirements for the minor.

All minor courses must be taken for a letter grade. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.

Department Approval: N/A
Faculty Executive Committee Approval: 4-23-04
Undergraduate Council Approval: 5-7-04
Effective: Fall Quarter 2004