Minor in secondary educational foundations at Oregon
Planning to become a middle or high school teacher? The secondary educational foundations minor gives you a head start by exploring the social, cultural, and educational issues that shape today's classrooms. You’ll build the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to support diverse learners and create meaningful change in your community.
Curriculum overview
Designed for students majoring in the subject area they plan to teach, such as science, mathematics, English, social studies, world languages, or the arts.
Explores the relationship between education and social change through coursework in equity, disability studies, media representation, and contemporary issues facing schools and communities.
Includes hands-on practicum experiences that introduce students to classroom life and educational settings before graduate teacher preparation programs.
Examines topics such as poverty, racism, climate activism, immigration, gender, and educational opportunity, helping students prepare to support learners from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Careers in Secondary Educational Foundations
Students who complete the Secondary Educational Foundations minor gain early preparation for graduate-level teacher licensure programs such as UOTeach. By combining deep content knowledge in a major field with a strong foundation in educational studies, graduates are well positioned to pursue careers in middle and high school education and become effective, reflective educators committed to equity and student success.