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Undergraduate Minor in EducationFrequently Asked Questions
Applying to the Minor/Information Sessions
Advising/General
Fieldwork
Courses
Completion of the Minor
Applying to the Minor/Information Sessions
• When should I apply for the Minor?
You should apply as soon as you know the Education Minor is something you would like to do and will be able to complete, and, after attending an Information session or meeting with the advisor. It is preferable to wait until you have a rough plan as to which courses you are going to take and when you are going to take them to complete the requirements.
• How do I apply to the Minor?
After attending an Information session, or meeting with the Minor advisor, submit an application to the Education Minor advisor. Applications can be downloaded from the Education Minor website.
• Do I have to attend an information session before I apply for the Minor?
It is advisable to attend an information session before applying. However, if you are unable to attend an information session, you are also welcome to meet with the advisor. It is also possible that, due to circumstances such as being in your last semester at Cal, an information session may not be necessary. Check with the Education Minor advisor if you have questions.
• How do I find out about information sessions?
Information sessions are scheduled during the Fall and Spring semesters. The dates and times are posted on the Education minor website.
• Do I have to sign up in advance to attend an information session or can I just show up?
It is helpful to the advisor to sign up in advance so that an adequate number of materials can be brought to the session. However, students are most welcome to show up without advance notice.
• Are information sessions required?
No, but they are strongly recommended to make sure you understand all requirements, particularly early in your studies and/or in taking Education courses.
• I am a graduating senior and haven’t yet applied for the minor. I think I have completed all the requirements. Will you still take my application?
Yes, applications to the Minor are taken anytime you are enrolled. It is not necessary to attend an information session if you have already completed all the requirements.
• What happens after I submit my application?
The Advisor will review your application for completeness. Then, your email address will be entered on the Education Minor listserve so that you can receive updates, and other information about opportunities in the field of Education.
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• I need to talk to an advisor. Can I just stop by or do I need an appointment?
The advisor is generally available during posted office hours, but there is a chance that she may be meeting with someone else or already in another meeting. If you want to make sure she is available when you stop by, it is suggested to make an appointment.
• Are there any prerequisites for the Education Minor?
No, there are no prerequisites for the Education Minor.
• Can I take my education courses and fieldwork in any order?
Yes, you may take your courses and fieldwork in any order. It is suggested to take EDUC 190 as early as possible, but it is not required.
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• How do I enroll in fieldwork for the Minor?
Education Minor fieldwork is generally under the course EDUC 97/197. This course number has several sections, each of which is a separate field program, with a separate course control number. Students need to contact the person listed as the coordinator for the field program to obtain the course control number to enroll. If you are going to be taking a field section associated with an elective, the instructor of the elective will inform you about enrollment in the fieldwork.
• How do I know if fieldwork is approved for the Education Minor?
The Education Minor website posts a list of the Education Minor approved field sections.
• What is the difference between a “minor approved” field study and one that is not “minor approved”?
Minor approved fieldwork has an approved “seminar” in which educational issues, theories, and/or philosophies are addressed. Other fieldwork generally does not have such a seminar.
• How do I choose which field program to enroll in?
This will depend on your interests. Some programs will deal with specific age groups, ranging from Pre-K, to K-12 to college students, and some will have a specific area of focus. You can check the field program descriptions on the link available on the Ed minor website side bar or from the “Requirements” page. You are also welcome to contact the site coordinator for the field program for which you have questions.
• Do I have to take all 3 units in one semester or can I spread them out?
You are welcome to spread out your field units over 2 or 3 semesters. However, you may take all 3 in one semester if that better fits your circumstances.
• Can I use the same field program for all 3 of my field units?
You are welcome to use the same field program for all 3 units (you can enroll in the same program multiple times) or have 2 or 3 different field programs, as long as they are all approved for the minor.
• I signed up for an education elective class that requires fieldwork in addition to the class requirements. Does the fieldwork for that class count towards the fieldwork for the minor?
If the fieldwork for the class involves an enrollment in EDUC 97/197, then yes it does count for the Minor fieldwork. Some examples of these electives are: EDUC 30AC, EDUC 140AC, EDUC 112, EDUC 143, EDUC C181, EDUC 195B, EDUC 195C. There are other courses that have fieldwork within the requirements of the course itself, with no additional enrollment in a field unit, and therefore, that would not count towards the fieldwork requirements for the Education Minor.
• Is there any fieldwork available over the summer?
There is very limited Minor-approved fieldwork available in the summer. At this point, only 2 programs continue in the summer, and you have to apply for them under EDUC 97/197, Section 1 (independent field studies). They are the field programs under Sections 33 and 50.
• Can I get paid and get units for my fieldwork?
This is unusual, but it is acceptable as long as the field program allows you to receive both units and pay for the same hours.
• I didn’t know that the fieldwork I completed was not approved for the Minor. What can I do?
There is a petition process for non-Minor approved fieldwork. You should consult with the Education Minor advisor about your specific circumstances.
• I volunteer at an after school program, but don’t get academic units for it. Can I use that for the Minor?
Possibly. You first would have to apply to get units through the Education 97/197 field course, Section 1. After your proposal for units in EDUC 97/197, Section 1 has been approved, you would need to submit a field petition to have the units approved for the Minor. However, before you take any of these steps, you should consult with the Education Minor advisor about your specific circumstances.
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Courses
• Do I need an advisor code to enroll in any Education courses?
No, education courses do not have advisor codes.
• How do I enroll in EDUC 190? Does it make a difference if I put myself on the wait list?
Enrollment in EDUC 190 occurs during the 1st week of classes. You must attend the first class session to participate in the application process for the class. Within a few days after that first class you will be notified if you are accepted into the class, and if so, will receive a class entry code to enroll. You are welcome to put your name on the wait list during Telebears, but since the wait list is not ranked and is not used for enrollment, it will not help you get into the class.
• How do I know if a course is approved as an elective for the Minor?
The list of all Education Minor approved courses is posted on the Education Minor website. In addition, the approved courses offered each semester are posted on the Ed Minor website.
• How many courses can I take that count for both my major and the Ed minor?
You are welcome to have 1 course that counts for both your major and the Education Minor.
• I am double majoring. Can I use one course in one of my majors for the Minor and another course in my second major for the minor?
No, you can only use 1 course in the Education Minor in common with any of your majors or other minors.
• I am taking a course in another department that is not on the ed minor approved list and the course covers education. Can I use it as an elective for the Minor?
Possibly. There is a petition process for courses not on the Education minor approved list, but you will need to demonstrate that the course has significant educational content. See the Education Advisor about this process and the specific course in question.
• I am going abroad for a semester and want to take a course in education. Can I use it toward the Education Minor?
Yes, most likely. Students are permitted to use 1 Education course in an EAP program towards your minor, as long as it’s equivalent to 3 semester units and you take it for a grade. If the course is not in the Education department of that school, you will need to petition the course. Students should consult with the Education Minor Advisor about any EAP course they want to use for the minor.
• I read that students need to take 3 out of 5 courses for the minor as upper division. I only see 4 courses and fieldwork. Can you explain?
The 3 units of fieldwork are considered one “course” for the minor. So, your fieldwork, if taken as EDUC 97 would be considered as one of your lower division courses. If taken as EDUC 197, it would be considered as an upper division course.
• Does 190 count as one of the upper division courses?
Yes, it does. So, including 190, you would only need 2 more upper division courses/fieldwork. The other 2 may be lower division.
• I would like to enroll in a graduate course in Education and use it for the Minor. How do I find out if I can enroll in a graduate course in Education?
You must contact the instructor of the graduate course you are interested in taking. Some courses are always restricted to graduate students, but others are open to undergrads.
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• I am not sure I will be able to complete the requirements of the Minor. If I apply and then don’t finish, will anything show on my transcript?
Nothing will show on your transcript until the Minor is completed. Not completing the minor does not show on any part of your UC record.
• What do I need to do and when to make sure the minor shows on my academic record?
There is a page on the Education Minor website that explains in detail what an Education minor student needs to do administratively to complete the minor. The page is called “completing the minor”. Basically, there are 3 items for L&S students and 2 for others.
• What will I get when I complete the Minor?
Once all requirements are completed and all paperwork has been submitted, each student will receive a completion letter and within a couple of months, the Minor will show as a notation at the bottom of the transcript.
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