1. Tips for Education Majors on Choosing a Minor

2. What is a minor?
An academic minor is a student's declared secondary field of study
or specialization during their undergraduate studies.

3. Do I need a minor to graduate?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Requirements
MAJOR-MINOR CONCENTRATION
Each candidate for a baccalaureate degree must present one of the following:
• One standard major of at least 36 semester credits plus one minor of
at least 24 semester credits, or
• One comprehensive major of at least 60 semester credits
(no minor required)

4. What are my choices for a minor?
MC-EA (Elementary/Middle Education-Grades 1-8)
Certifiable Minors:
French, German, Spanish
Language Arts
Learning Disabilities
Library Science (grades K-12)
Mathematics
Social Studies
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Theatre Arts
Coaching (non-teaching)

5. EAA – Early Adolescence through Adolescence
(Secondary Education, grades 6-12)
Biology Library Science (K-12)
Chemistry Mathematics
Coaching Physics
Economics Political Science
English Sociology
French Spanish
Geography TESOL
German History
Learning Disabilities Theatre Arts

6. ECA – Early Childhood through Adolescence (K-12)
Optional certifiable minors:
Adaptive Physical Education (KINS majors only)
French
German
Spanish
TESOL

7. Can I choose a different minor?
A non-certifiable minor does not lead to a teaching license
A non-certifiable minor may save time/money
A non-certifiable minor may be less marketable
Must file a petition to waive the “certifiable” minor requirement if different minor chosen

8. What is a topical minor?
Designed by student with assistance from an advisor
Meets students own interests or scholarly objective
Needs a common theme
Course from major cannot be applied to the minor
Does not lead to a teaching license

9. Things to consider: What are your goals in teaching?
What subjects would you feel passionate about teaching?
What are subjects in which you excel?
Do you have a specific timeline to graduate?

10. What areas are in high demand for employment?
Mathematics
Science (Chemistry & Physics)
Special Education
TESOL
Spanish

11. How to declare your minor?
MCEA and Special Education – contact your advisor
EAA/ECA – see home department of the minor
May require an advising meeting
For TESOL see an advisor in the Teacher Education Office, Centennial Hall 3102