Education, minor

Why education at Clark?

As a student in the education minor, you’ll work closely with Clark faculty —and with public-school teachers and administrators (many of whom are Clark alumni) — to support these important efforts. In addition to taking action-based and research-focused courses, you can put what you learn into practice through our network of local partner schools, including the nationally renowned University Park Campus School, a partnership between Clark and the Worcester Public Schools. You also can incorporate one of our four-course sequences in human services or school psychology into your education curriculum.

While you can combine this minor with any major, it’s an especially good fit (although not a requirement) for students who want to apply to Clark’s accelerated master’s degree in teaching, with the fifth year of study tuition-free for eligible students. Majors for which a minor in education is especially relevant include international development and social change, psychology, and sociology.

Minimum number of courses to complete this minor: 6

Requirements

Hands-On Learning

As a complement to this minor, you can engage in a variety of related experiential learning opportunities, including internships, study abroad, and research.

Careers

A foundation in education is an asset to those seeking careers in fields like teaching, school administration, corporate training, public administration, library science, and museum work.