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What is Education Advocacy?
This minor introduces students to the issues associated with supporting individuals who have specific instructional needs. Students will investigate laws, mechanisms of communication, and specific accommodations associated with education of individuals with needs.
Why study Education Advocacy at UNH College of Professional Studies?
The Minor in Education Advocacy can serve as a supplemental course of study to your major, providing you with a solid foundation in understanding and supporting individuals with specific instructional needs within the educational system.
Curriculum & Requirements
All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 506 | Young Children with Exceptionalities in Early Childhood Settings | 4 |
| or EDC 716 | Students with Disabilities | |
| EDC 601 | Positive Behavior Guidance in Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDC 701 | Special Education Law | 4 |
| EDC 713 | Family and Community Relations in Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| SOSC 610 | Multicultural Perspectives in Education | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |