Minors for non-Lynch students

Click the links below to explore minors for non-Lynch students:

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

This minor consists of 18 credits in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Three courses (9 credits) are required and the remaining three courses (9 credits) must be selected from among upper level (2000+) psychology in education courses or a practicum as listed below. In some cases, a pre-requisite course must be taken in order to enroll in certain courses.

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FOUNDATION IN EDUCATION

All students except Lynch School students are eligible to declare this 18 credit minor. This minor consists of six courses (18 credits). The courses are listed in the program of study linked here and descriptions can also be found in the Boston College Undergraduate catalog. This minor does not lead to certification.

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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

The Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society offers the Inclusive Education minor for students enrolled in MCAS and CSOM. The minor is designed to (a) introduce students to the world of disabilities and special education, with an emphasis on special education practice, and (b) enhance the ability of future professionals to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population of students in America’s schools. The minor is compatible with efforts of MCAS and Lynch School’s joint Teachers for a New Era initiative as well as the CSOM’s special interest. The six-course minor (18 credits and a zero-credit field observation) is consistent with the number of courses/credits required for minors in MCAS and CSOM. It includes two courses that MCAS majors may take as part of BC’s social science and cultural diversity core requirements (APSY1030/1031). CSOM students should check with their advisor.

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LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS

This minor serves students who are interested in institutions of higher education, in local and international non-government organizations (NGOs) and/or in community-based programs. The minor consists of six courses (18 credits), which are taken in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development and the Carroll School of Management. The Leadership in Higher Education and Community Settings minor includes 2 required courses (6 credits) and 4 courses (12 credits) that must be selected from the list of approved courses provided below. APHD majors must earn 18 credits and must choose different APSY courses than their focus electives.

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RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND MEASUREMENT

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) Research, Evaluation, and Measurement minor consists of 18 credits, 12 of which may not simultaneously be counted toward the BC core or other major/minor requirements. The Research, Evaluation, and Measurement minor is designed to advance understanding Research, Evaluation, and Measurement tools and practices. Students will explore topics as they relate to Education, Applied Psychology, and Human Development, select electives from different departments and engage in Senior Project or Thesis.

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SECONDARY EDUCATION

Courses that are required for the Secondary Education Minor include the Morrissey College core and major requirements in one of the certification areas for the Secondary Education Minor. Please note: students must be officially accepted into the Secondary Education Minor program. An application form is included at the back of the booklet linked here. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and a record free of academic deficiencies is required to be considered for the Minor.

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