Education Minors

Students may elect to complete a minor in addition to a major in the combined degrees or after degree programs. The minor must be a school subject and must not be the same subject as the major. Students in the Early Years Program can also complete a minor, which must be a school subject.

There are 20 Education minors: Art Education; Blackfoot Language Education; Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Agriculture Focus; Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT); Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Communication Focus; Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Community Health Focus; Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Computer Technologies Focus; Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Natural Resources Focus; Drama Education; English Language Arts Education; Indigenous Education; Japanese Language Education; Mathematics Education; Modern Languages Education (French or Spanish); Music Education; Physical Education; Religious Studies Education; Science Education; and Social Studies Education.

With the exception of the minor for Indigenous Education majors, minors include five non-Education courses and an appropriate Education methods course, usually selected from the Education 3700 series. The minor for Indigenous Education majors includes seven non-Education courses in a school subject and an appropriate Education methods course.

Note: For Indigenous Education majors, the additional two non-Education courses required for completion of a minor must include two electives in a school subject (refer to Minors for Indigenous Education Majors).

Students are eligible to receive an endorsement on their official academic transcripts upon completion of a minor.

For all majors in the combined degrees and after degree programs, Education students may not include, in any minor, any of the courses (including cognates) which are included in the major. Students in the Early Years program may include courses taken to fulfill program requirements in their minor.

Students are urged to seek advice from Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education regarding appropriate course choice and an appropriate Education course.

a.Art Education

Required courses:

Art 2010 - Drawing Studio I

Art History 1002 - World Art Since 1400

Three Art Studio Electives (9.0 credit hours)

b.Blackfoot Language Education

Where applicable, Blackfoot Language Education minors complete the Education 4272 course with Modern Languages Education minors.

Required courses:

One course in Linguistics

Four courses in Blackfoot

c.Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Minors

Note: Students with a major in Career and Technology Studies: Business Focus may elect to complete a minor in Career and Technology Studies providing the minor is not Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT).

B.A./B.Ed. or B.Sc./B.Ed. students who choose to complete a minor in Career and Technology Studies may be required to complete courses from the Dhillon School of Business. Although required for the minor, they do not meet degree or major requirements. Therefore, any Management courses are counted above the 50 courses required to complete the degrees.

1.Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Agricultural Focus

The CTS: Agricultural Focus minor supports the Alberta Education CTS Agriculture strand.

Required courses:

Five of:

Agricultural Studies 1000 - The Evolution of Agriculture

Biology 1010 - Cellular Basis of Life

Biology 1020 - Diversity of Life

2Biology 2000 - Principles of Genetics

2Biology 2200 - Principles of Ecology

2Biology 3400 - Principles of Microbiology

1Biology 3420 - Animal Physiology

2Biology 3460 - Plant Physiology

2Biology 3520 - Invertebrate Zoology

2Biology 3560 - Integrative Plant Biology

2Biology 3700 - Ecosystem Ecology

2Biology 4800 - Biology of Parasitism

Economics 1010 - Introduction to Microeconomics

2Economics 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

2Economics 3210 - Natural Resource Economics

2Economics 3220 - Environmental Economics

2Economics 3300 - Agricultural Policy I

1Economics 4300 - Agricultural Policy II

Environmental Science 2000 - Fundamentals of Environmental Science

Geography 1000 - Introduction to Physical Geography

2Geography 2030 - Geomorphology

2Geography 2300 - Weather and Climate

Geography 2535 - Introduction to Planning

2Geography 2735 - Introduction to Geographical Information Science

2Geography 3080 - Soils

1Geography 3210 - Food Systems Analysis

1Geography 3400 - Hydrology

1Geography 3720 - Remote Sensing

1Geography 3740 - Geographical Information Systems

2Geography 4065 - Irrigation Science

1Marketing 2020 - Marketing

2Marketing 3210 - Consumer Behaviour

2Marketing 3862 - Digital Marketing

Notes

1Has prerequisite.

2Has prerequisite which may be used to complete the requirements of the minor.

2.Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT)

Required courses:

Accounting 2100 - Introductory Accounting

Management 1000 - Introduction to Management

Computer Science 1000 - Introduction to Computer Science

One of:

Economics 1010 - Introduction to Microeconomics

Economics 1012 - Introduction to Macroeconomics

Economics 2140 - Introduction to Financial Economics

One additional Management, Computer Science or Economics courses

3.Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Communication Focus

The CTS: Communication Focus minor supports the Alberta Education CTS Communication strand.

Required courses:

Five of:

3Art 3007 - Print Studio III

3Art 3027 - Photography Studio II

3Art 3028 - Photography Studio III

Art History 1002 - World Art Since 1400

Computer Science 1000 - Introduction to Computer Science

2Computer Science 3710 - Computer Graphics

Drama 1000 - Introduction to Dramatic Arts

3Drama 2320 - Voice I

Drama 2350 - Speech Communication

English 1900 - Introduction to Language and Literature

3English 2800 - Rhetoric

3English 3800 - Creative Writing

1Fine Arts 3850 - Topics in Fine Arts

1Fine Arts 4850 - Topics in Fine Arts

2Human Resources and Labour Relations 2030 - Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

Management 2081 - Professional Communications Skills

3Marketing 3862 - Digital Marketing

Music 2500 - Introduction to Music Technology

Notes

1If the topic is applicable to the minor.

2Has prerequisite.

3Has prerequisite which may be used to complete the requirements of the minor.

4.Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Community Health Focus

Required courses:

Five of:

Anthropology 1000 - The Anthropological Perspective

2Anthropology 2200 - The Ethnographic Imagination

2Anthropology 2510 - Language, Culture, and Communication

2Anthropology 2600 - Anthropology of Gender

2Anthropology 3200 - Power and Discourse

2Anthropology 3310 - Race and Ethnicity

2Anthropology 3900 - Social and Cultural Organization (Series)

Biochemistry 2300 - Elements of Human Nutrition

2Biology 2003/Health Sciences 2003 - Epidemiology

Chemistry 1110 - Chemistry for Life Sciences I

2Chemistry 2120 - Chemistry for Life Sciences II

Environmental Science 2000 - Fundamentals of Environmental Science

Kinesiology 1000 - Wellness and Physical Activity

Kinesiology 2110 - Biophysical Perspectives

Kinesiology 2130 - Humanities Perspectives

Kinesiology 2140 - Psychological Perspectives

Kinesiology 2150 - Sociological Perspectives

Kinesiology 2600 - Functional Human Anatomy

1Kinesiology 3610 - Exercise Physiology

1Kinesiology 3630 - Growth, Development and Aging

Neuroscience 1000 - Introduction to Neuroscience

Neuroscience 2610 - Principles of Brain Structure and Function

Neuroscience 2620 - Principles of Behavioural Neuroscience

2Neuroscience 3610 - Human Neuropsychology

Psychology 1010 - Introduction to Psychology A: Evolution, Mechanisms, and Cognition/Perception

Psychology 1020 - Introduction to Psychology B: Developmental, Sociocultural, and Abnormal

2Psychology 2110 - Introduction to Child Development

2Psychology 2330 - Learning and Cognition

2Psychology 2800 - Social Psychology

2Psychology 3120 - Psychology of Aging

2Psychology 3500 - Abnormal Psychology

Sociology 1000 - Introduction to Sociology

2Sociology 2010 - Canadian Society

2Sociology 2410 - Sociology of Gender

Sociology 3020 - Social Problems

2Sociology 3310 - Sociology of Families

2Sociology 3340 - Medical Sociology

Notes

1Has prerequisite.

2Has prerequisite which may be used to complete the requirements of the minor.

5.Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Computer Technologies Focus

The CTS: Computer Technologies Focus minor supports the Alberta Education CTS Electro-Technologies and Information Processing strands.

Required courses:

Five of:

Computer Science 1000 - Introduction to Computer Science

Computer Science 1620 - Fundamentals of Programming I

1Computer Science 2610 - Introduction to Digital Systems

1Computer Science 2620 - Fundamentals of Programming II

2Computer Science 2720 - Practical Software Development

1Computer Science 3615 - Computer Architecture

2Computer Science 3620 - Data Structures and Algorithms

2Computer Science 3655 - Operating Systems

2Computer Science 3660 - Introduction to Database Systems

2Computer Science 3710 - Computer Graphics

1Computer Science 3740 - Programming Languages

2Computer Science 3750 - Artificial Intelligence

2Computer Science 3780 - Data Communications and Networking

2Computer Science 4600 - Compiler Design

2Computer Science 4660 - Database Management Systems

2Marketing 3862 - Digital Marketing

Notes

1Has prerequisite.

2Has prerequisite which may be used to complete the requirements of the minor.

6.Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Natural Resources Focus

The CTS: Natural Resources Focus minor supports the Alberta Education CTS Energy and Mines and Forestry strands.

Required courses:

Five of:

Biology 1010 - Cellular Basis of Life

Biology 1020 - Diversity of Life

2Biology 2000 - Principles of Genetics

1Biology 2200 - Principles of Ecology

2Biology 3460 - Plant Physiology

2Biology 3520 - Invertebrate Zoology

2Biology 3560 - Integrative Plant Biology

2Biology 3700 - Ecosystem Ecology

Chemistry 1000 - General Chemistry I

1Chemistry 2000 - General Chemistry II

Chemistry 1110 - Chemistry for Life Sciences I

Computer Science 1000 - Introduction to Computer Science

1Economics 3210 - Natural Resource Economics

1Economics 3220 - Environmental Economics

1Economics 3300 - Agricultural Policy I

Environmental Science 2000 - Fundamentals of Environmental Science

Geography 1000 - Introduction to Physical Geography

Geography 2000 - World Regional Geography

2Geography 2030 - Geomorphology

2Geography 2070 - Hazards, Disasters and Global Change

2Geography 2300 - Weather and Climate

Geography 2535 - Introduction to Planning

Geography 2600 - Canada

2Geography 2700 - Geographical Data and Analysis

2Geography 2735 - Introduction to Geographical Information Science

2Geography 3080 - Soils

2Geography 3210 - Food Systems Analysis

2Geography 3400 - Hydrology

2Geography 3720 - Remote Sensing

2Geography 3740 - Geographical Information Systems

2Geography 4065 - Irrigation Science

Human Resources and Labour Relations 2030 - Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

1Marketing 2020 - Marketing

2Marketing 3210 - Consumer Behaviour

2Marketing 3862 - Digital Marketing

Notes

1Has prerequisite.

2Has prerequisite which may be used to complete the requirements of the minor.

7.Career and Technology Studies (CTS): New Media Focus

Required courses:

New Media 1000 - Introduction to New Media

New Media 2005 - Design Fundamentals for New Media

New Media 2010 - Visual Communications for New Media

New Media 3520 - Web Design and Development

One of:

New Media 2030 - Video Fundamentals

New Media 3380 - Programming for Artists

d.Drama Education

Required courses:

Drama 1000 - Introduction to Dramatic Arts

Two of:

1Drama 2310 - Acting I

Drama 2320 - Voice I

Drama 2340 - Movement I

1Drama 2740 - Devised Theatre I

Two Drama electives

Notes

1Has prerequisite which may be used to complete the requirements of the minor.

e.English Language Arts Education

Required courses:

English 1900 - Introduction to Language and Literature

English 2610 - Survey of Children's Literature

Two of:

English 2100 - Poetry

English 2720 - Approaches to Literature (Series)

English 2800 - Rhetoric

English 2810 - Grammar

One of:

English 2000 - Survey of Canadian Literature

English 3001 - Canadian Poetry

English 3008 - Canadian Literature, 1867 - 1914

English 3810 - Contemporary Canadian Literature

f.Indigenous Education

Required courses:

Indigenous Studies 1000 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Canadian Contexts

Indigenous Studies 2000 - Native American Philosophy

Two additional courses in Indigenous Studies or Native Languages

One of:

Blackfoot 2210 - Structure of the Blackfoot Language

Cree 2210 - Structure of the Plains Cree Language

g.Japanese Language Education

Where applicable, Japanese Language Education minors complete the Education 4272 course with Modern Languages Education minors.

Required courses:

One course in Linguistics

Four courses in Japanese

h.Mathematics Education

Required courses:

Mathematics 1410 - Elementary Linear Algebra

Mathematics 2000 - Mathematical Concepts

Three courses from Algebra, Analysis, Calculus, Computer Science, Geometry or Statistics

i.Modern Languages Education (French, Spanish)

Note: Students with a major in Modern Languages Education may elect to complete a minor in Modern Languages Education providing the minor is in a different language.

Modern Languages Education: French

Required courses:

One course in Linguistics

Four courses in French

Modern Languages Education: Spanish

Required courses:

One course in Linguistics

Four courses in Spanish

j.Music Education

History

Music 1000 - Introduction to Music

Theory

Music 1160 - Foundations of Music Theory

1Music 2161 - Aural Skills Fundamentals

Music 2260 - Harmony in the Common Practice

1Music 2261 - Aural Skills for Tonal Music: Diatonic Music

One of:

Music 2500 - Introduction to Music Technology

Music 3030 - Film Music

Music 3200 - Popular Music (Series)

Music 3721 - World Musics

Two Music Ensemble courses (1.5 credit hours each)

Notes

11.5 credit hours.

k.Physical Education

Required courses:

Kinesiology 1000 - Wellness and Physical Activity

One of:

Kinesiology 2110 - Biophysical Perspectives

Kinesiology 2600 - Functional Human Anatomy

One of:

Kinesiology 2160 - Management Perspectives

Kinesiology 3300 - Leadership Skills Development

Physical Activity courses (6.0 credit hours in total)

l.Religious Studies Education

Required courses:

Religious Studies 1000 - Introduction to World Religions

Four Religious Studies courses or alternates approved by Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education

m.Science Education

Required courses:

One course from each of two areas:

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Physical Geography (all Geography courses designated as Science)

Physics

Three courses from any of the following disciplines:

Archaeology (courses designated as Science)

Astronomy

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Geology

Physical Geography (all Geography courses designated as Science)

Physics

Note: Three of the five courses must be above the 1000 level.

n.Social Studies Education

Required courses:

One Canadian History course

Four courses from any of the following disciplines:

Economics

Geography

History

Political Science

Note: Three of the five courses must be above the 1000 level.