College of Professional Studies
The online minor in Education Advocacy at the University of New Hampshire introduces students to issues related to supporting individuals with specific instructional needs, focusing on laws, communication mechanisms, and accommodations in education.
If you would like to add a minor to your degree program, please contact your advisor.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 | |