The Education Studies Minor is meant for those interested in learning more about many professional research issues confronting educators. Our mission is to:

Understanding the complex interactions between the legal, social, political and economic forces which influence and shape educational policies in America.

Taking an introductory sequence of courses as a possible prelude to a career in education

Gaining an understanding of current educational practices in order to become better consumers of educational services as future parents, taxpayers, and citizens .

To gain admission to the Education Studies Minor (ESM), students must apply to the program. Applications will be accepted at the beginning of every quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring) for admission into the following quarter.

To be considered for admittance, students must:

Have at least Sophomore standing at UCLA with a minimum C+ (2.30) cumulative GPA.

Complete a minimum of TWO approved ESM courses prior to applying for the Education minor; one of which must be a core (Transfer students need to have completed ONE ESM course and ONE in progress at the time of application submission)

Submit a completed ESM applicaton for admission AND an unofficial transcript or DPR to the Office of Student Services (1009 Moore Hall) by the deadline date.

Fall 2006 - Present- For a list of our courses, please click here: {ESM Courses 2007-2008}
A maximum of ONE course from EDUC 80 and 92 A-F may be used for elective credit.

- Four courses from the CORE area (EDUC 194 along with 182/183 must be completed to be granted the minor)
- Three courses from the ELECTIVE area

Fall 2001 - Spring 2008
Please see the ESM counselor for specific information.

Given the popularity of ESM courses, an enforced restriction has been placed on CORE courses, with the exception of EDUC 194, until the ESM lift date. After this date, all students eligible to enroll can do so in those courses with available space.

ESM RESTRICTION will be lifted for Sprng 2008 enrollment:
                                                                      After the second pass for Juniors.
                                                

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Students enrolled in courses with a (*) must be concurrently enrolled in the designated seminar & or field component/lab.

2. Students enrolled in courses with a (**) are limited to one of these courses being applied to their ESM.

3. Courses CANNOT be repeated for credit.

For a list of our courses, please click here: {ESM Courses 2007-2008}