Minors
You may decide to use your elective credits to complete a minor, although a formal minor is not required in this major. There are many minors available at the University; for more information use the search feature at http://www.catalogs.umn.edu/programs.html
The list below includes minors that can enhance your skills as an elementary teacher. For help deciding whether to pursue a minor or help selecting a minor, please contact your faculty or Student Services adviser.
- Language minors
- Spanish http://spanport.cla.umn.edu/ugrad/minors.html
- French http://frit.umn.edu/ugrad/french.htm
- Other language minors are also available
- Youth Studies Minor
- Family Social Science Minor
- Applied Psychology in Educational and Community Settings Minor
- English as a Second Language Minor
- Family Violence Prevention Minor
- Social Justice Minor
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program Note: This does not result in licensure to teach students with autism spectrum disorders
- Teaching English as a Second Language (certificate)
- Interpreting (certificate)
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Teachers of Computers, Keyboarding, and Related Technology
Applications (licensure endorsement)
Note: This program does prepare students for licensure in this area. This license can be added on to the elementary license once the elementary ILP is completed.
Revised October 2011
