Minor in Teaching
For Rice Undergraduates

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Develop versatile communication, leadership and teaching skills that enhance your ability to inspire, mentor and make a meaningful impact in any career.

A CAREER WITH AN IMPACT

Become a Texas Teacher

The minor in teaching provides Rice undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the education profession, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the classroom or on policy. Students will engage in hands-on experiences, including classroom observations and internships, that foster experiential learning and direct application of academic theory. Collaborative projects with local school districts will encourage teamwork and practical problem-solving, while research components will allow students to contribute to education policy discussions.

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CURRICULUM

Learning Component Course

The Minor in Teaching comprises six upper-level courses totaling 21 credit hours.
 

Foundational and Concrete Learning

  • EDUC 301: Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological Foundations of Education (Distribution Group II) - 3 credit hours

Conceptualization and Application

  • EDUC 316: Assessment - 3 credit hours
  • EDUC 320: Teaching Diverse Learners - 3 credit hours
  • EDUC 460-466: Theory and Methods - 3 credit hours

Experimentation, Mentoring and Reflection

  • EDUC 421: Curriculum Development - 3 credit hours
  • EDUC 467: Practicum for Pre-Service Teachers - 6 credit hours

Note: Students enrolled in EDUC 467: Practicum for Pre-Service Teachers (6-credit hours) complete 14 weeks of full-day clinical teaching (approximately 490 hours if five days per week, seven hours per day) under the supervision of a qualified cooperating teacher with a partnering school in the Houston area. This residency may be compensated and includes a complete support system consisting of the student’s education department advisor, field supervisor and mentor teacher at the host school. After graduating, students may apply for a teaching credential issued by Texas Education Agency.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completing the academic Minor in Teaching, students will be able to:

  1. Foster culturally responsive pedagogy that uses the lives, culture and community assets of the students.
  2. Facilitate teaching strategies for diverse learners.
  3. Assess students’ progress and content mastery to guide instruction.
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