Education

The Education minor at Centre supports your journey into teaching and other meaningful careers through experiential learning, mentorship, guided research, and pathways to advanced teacher certification programs.

Overview

Through the Education Program, you will explore the complexities of education as a field and its impact on society while preparing for an engaging career. In addition to a strong liberal arts major, this minor gives you the foundation to become an effective educator, leader, and change-maker. You’ll gain insight into educational theory and practice while developing skills that transfer directly to the classroom or workplace. If you are interested in teaching a specific subject, such as high school math, majoring in that subject is encouraged to support certification after graduation.

Your Minor Took You Where?

Education minors have gone on to a variety of graduate programs and careers.

Employers and Professions

Boston Public Schools
Nashville Public Schools
Kentucky State Government
James Graham Brown Foundation
Peace Corps
Catholic Charities

Postgraduate Study

Harvard Graduate School of Education
Peabody School of Education at Vanderbilt University
University of Louisville
University of Kentucky
University of Pittsburgh
University of Tennessee

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Curriculum

Centre’s Education Program offers a six-course minor designed to give you a well-rounded foundation in the field of education. You’ll explore topics such as educational psychology, instructional design, and the role of education in U.S. society. Some courses may count toward certification requirements at partner institutions.

Minor Requirements

Experiential Learning

Students engage in hands-on learning experiences and reflection to develop skills and increase knowledge retention.

As an Education minor, you will gain hands-on experience through community-based education projects in local schools and education internships. You’ll also get an up-close look at international education practices while studying abroad.

Internships

We're committed to helping students find quality internship experiences in the career area of their choice.

Internships for Education minors at Centre have included Danville Public Schools, Boston Public Schools, and Boyle County Schools, as well as nonprofit and government offices across the U.S.

Careers

Our extraordinary liberal arts and sciences education prepares students for meaningful lives and careers.

Graduates of the Education minor have found success in careers in K-12 schools, higher education, the Kentucky Governor's Office, school psychology, and nonprofits serving diverse communities.

Initial Certification Master's Degree Program

Education Degree Partnerships

Centre has developed partnership opportunities with Vanderbilt University, Bellarmine University, and University of Louisville for graduates to pursue a master’s degree in elementary or secondary education.

Learn more about our education partnerships