Secondary Education, Minor
The Secondary Education Minor is open to undergraduates in all disciplines, and it requires 9 CUs. The program includes a full-time student teaching experience in the spring of senior year and the opportunity for licensure.
For more information: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/urban/students/urban-education-minor
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course | 1 | |
| Urban Education | ||
| Child or Adolescent Development course | 1 | |
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Adolescence and Media | ||
| Psychology of the African-American | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Being Human: The Biology of Human Behavior, Cognition, and Culture | ||
| Proseminar in General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Brain and Behavior | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Introduction to Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Language | ||
| Language, Cognition and Culture | ||
| Language and Thought | ||
| Cognitive Development | ||
| Child Development | ||
or EDTF 5150 | Child Development | |
| Tutoring in Urban Public Elementary Schools: A Child Development Perspective | ||
| Human Development in Global Perspective | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Mindfulness, Dialogue, & Human Development (SNF Paideia Program Course) | ||
| Psychology of Personal Growth | ||
| Psychology of the African-American | ||
| Developmental Theories: Applications with Adolescents | ||
| Developmental Theories: Applications with Young Adults | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Cognitive Development | ||
| Basic Counseling Skills | ||
| Culturally Responsive Pedagogy | 1 | |
| Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Urban Secondary Schools | ||
| Differentialted Instruction | 1 | |
| Differentiating Instruction for Special Education Learners | ||
| Differentiating Instruction for Special Education Learners | ||
| Methods (Senior Fall) | 1.5 | |
| Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Math | ||
or EDUC 6028 | Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Science | |
or EDUC 6029 | Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Social Studies | |
or EDUC 6030 | Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools: English | |
or EDTF 5080 | Methods: World Languages A | |
| Teaching & Learning in Student Centered Classrooms | ||
| Student Teaching (Full-time Classroom Takeover Senior spring) | 3.5 | |
| Urban Internship Seminar | ||
| Teaching & Learning in Student Centered Classrooms | ||
| Advanced Methods in Middle & Secondary Schools: Math | ||
or EDUC 6058 | Advanced Methods in Middle & Secondary Schools: Science | |
or EDUC 6059 | Advanced Methods in Middle & Secondary Schools: Social Studies | |
or EDUC 6060 | Advanced Methods in Middle & Secondary Schools: English | |
or EDTF 5350 | Methods: World Languages B | |
| Total Course Units | 9 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2026 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.