Minor in Special Education and Diversity

The School of Education offers three education minors:

• The program

• The Minor in Special Education and Diversity (described here)

• The program

Each minor provides opportunities for students to study aspects of the field of education that are relevant to their personal interests or professional aspirations.

Completing one of these minors may position students to pursue education related careers or graduate programs, as well as develop understanding of education processes and issues that will benefit them as informed citizens and potential parents.

Completing one of the Education minors does not result in eligibility for Pennsylvania teacher certification. Students may complete all or part of one of the minors and then decide to pursue teacher certification. In this case, all qualifying credits earned in the minor within a seven-year time frame may be applied to a teacher certification program at Gannon.

Students who declare one of the Education minors should work closely with the Director of the School of Education to receive assistance in planning course selections best suited to their interests or aspirations and to review field experience requirements.

Special Education and Diversity Minor

This minor is available to any student who desires focused study in the field of special education, cognitive and behavioral disabilities, exceptionalities, and diversity. Students will develop a specialized understanding of the diverse learners in today’s classrooms and communities that will make them competitive in the employment market.