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Applied Understandings in Global Education, Minor

Program Overview

The Minor in Applied Understandings in Global Education is open to all students, but is designed for teacher candidates seeking licensure who wish to prepare K-12 students to be effective and responsible citizens in a global society.  The minor is focused upon providing candidates with opportunities to gain knowledge of the world, engage in problem solving and critical thinking around significant global issues, and develop skills in viewing events and issues from a broad spectrum of global perspectives. 

Advising and admission to the minor are administered through the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL). Candidates interested in pursuing the Minor in Applied Understandings in Global Education must meet minimum GPA requirements and receive approval for admission by demonstrating the potential for academic achievement commensurate with Cato College of Education program admission requirements.

Program Contact

Dr. Erik Byker

Professor & Director of AUGE Minor

ebyker@charlotte.edu

Applied Understandings in Global Education, Minor at a Glance

The Minor in Applied Understandings in Global Education requires the completion of 18 credit hours of specialized coursework. The minor is designated to be coordinated with coursework in the student’s major.

delivery
On-campus
credit hours
18 credit hours
duration
Full Time 12-16 months, Part Time avg 2-2.5 years

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