Lynch School Minors

Available only to Boston College students in the Carroll School of Management, Connell School of Nursing, and the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

This minor consists of 18 credits in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Three courses (9 credits) are required and the remaining three courses (9 credits) must be selected from among upper level (2000+) psychology in education courses or a practicum as listed below. In some cases, a pre-requisite course must be taken in order to enroll in certain courses. Available only to Boston College students in the Carroll School of Management, Connell School of Nursing, and the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences. This minor consists of 18 credits in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Three courses (9 credits) are required and the remaining three courses (9 credits) must be selected from among upper level (2000+) psychology in education courses or a practicum as listed below. In some cases, a pre-requisite course must be taken in order to enroll in certain courses.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Department of Communication is offering a Communication minor designed for Lynch School of Education and Human Development students in Teacher Education and Applied Psychology and Human Development. This new minor includes four courses plus two communications electives.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Immigration Education and Humanitarian Studies minor consists of 18 credits, 12 of which may not simultaneously be counted toward the BC core or other major/minor requirements. The minor is designed to advance understanding of immigration and related educational and humanitarian topics.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) Cyberstrategy and Design minor consists of 18 credits, 12 of which may not simultaneously be counted toward the BC core or other major/minor requirements. The minor is designed to advance understanding of the intersections of cyberstrategy and design. Students will explore introductory and mastery level coursework, select electives from different departments and engage in applied action projects and special topics research specially designated each year.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) Interdisciplinary minor in Design-Thinking consists of 18 credits, 12 of which may not simultaneously be counted toward the BC core or other major/minor requirements. The minor is designed to advance understanding of Design-Thinking as an important tool for social impact and human centered problem solving for our world. Students will explore introductory, and mastery Design-Thinking coursework, select electives from different departments and engage in social impact action/field-based projects specially designated each year.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Department of Theatre is offering an Educational Theatre Minor designed for Lynch School of Education and Human Development students in Teacher Education and Applied Psychology and Human Development. This new minor provides drama education and theatre training to Lynch School students who hope to include theatre as a subject they teach and practice in school settings and/or who want to use creative dramatics and applied theatre techniques as teaching tools in other institutional settings.  As research consistently supports the impact of creative dramatics on students’ self-esteem, literacy achievement, overall stamina, and psychological health (Brinda, 2008; Dupont, 1998; Moran, 2006), the study and practice of theatre arts, richly enhances pedagogy for teachers and human service providers. Furthermore, Theatre techniques have also emerged as a successful intervention for students with moderate and severe special needs (Hipsky, 2007), thus complementing a special needs concentration. This minor is comprised of 6 courses and 2 labs for a total of 20 credits.

Available to non-Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

All students except Lynch School students are eligible to declare this 18-credit minor. The minor consists of six courses, which are linked below. Descriptions can also be found in the Boston College Undergraduate catalog. This minor does not lead to certification.

Available to non-Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society offers the Inclusive Education minor for students enrolled in MCAS and CSOM. The minor is designed to (a) introduce students to the world of disabilities and special education, with an emphasis on special education practice, and (b) enhance the ability of future professionals to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population of students in America’s schools. The minor is compatible with efforts of MCAS and Lynch School’s joint Teachers for a New Era initiative as well as the CSOM’s special interest. The six-course minor (18 credits and a zero-credit field observation) is consistent with the number of courses/credits required for minors in MCAS and CSOM.  It includes two courses that MCAS majors may take as part of BC’s social science and cultural diversity core requirements (APSY1030/1031). CSOM students should check with their advisor.

Available to all undergraduate students at Boston College

This interdisciplinary minor, Leadership in Higher Education and Community Settings, is offered by the Lynch School of Education and Human Development to students in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Connell School of Nursing, and in the Carroll School of Management. This minor serves students who are interested in institutions of higher education, in local and international non-government organizations (NGOs) and/or in community-based programs. The minor consists of six courses (18 credits), which are taken in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development and the Carroll School of Management. The Leadership in Higher Education and Community Settings minor includes 2 required courses (6 credits) and 4 courses (12 credits) that must be selected from the list of approved courses provided below. APHD majors must earn 18 credits and must choose different APSY courses than their focus electives.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

A minor in Middle School Mathematics Teaching is available to undergraduates who are either: Elementary Education majors (with an MCAS Mathematics major OR a Mathematics/Computer Science Interdisciplinary major) OR Secondary Education majors (with an MCAS Mathematics major).

Teaching mathematics in the middle school is great fun and teachers in this area are in great need. Less than 25 percent of the middle school mathematics teachers in the United States of America are currently certified to teach mathematics at the middle school level. While the minor does not lead directly to middle school mathematics certification at Boston College (we do not offer middle school certification), it does fulfill the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics requirements for middle school teachers of mathematics. With this minor, acquiring middle school mathematics certification in Massachusetts should not be difficult.

Available to all undergraduate students at Boston College

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) Research, Evaluation, and Measurement minor consists of 18 credits, 12 of which may not simultaneously be counted toward the BC core or other major/minor requirements. The Research, Evaluation, and Measurement minor is designed to prepare students to design high-quality research studies, conduct rigorous statistical analyses, build valid survey and test instruments, and evaluate programs and policies. In this minor, students will develop a deep understanding of research and evaluation methods and will explore topics as they relate to Education, Applied Psychology, and Human Development, select electives from different departments and engage in Senior Project or Thesis. Students will be prepared for careers such as educational researcher, data analyst, or educator. 

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) Restorative and Transformational Justice minor consists of 18 credits, 12 of which may not simultaneously be counted toward the BC core or other major/minor requirements. The minor is designed to advance understanding of Restorative and Transformational Justice as a critical important tool. Students will explore Restorative and Transformational Justice topics as they relate to Education, Applied Psychology, and Human Development, select electives from different departments and engage in social impact action project or Senior Thesis.

Available to non-Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

Courses that are required for the Secondary Education Minor include the Morrissey College core and major requirements in one of the certification areas for the Secondary Education Minor. Please note: students must be officially accepted into the Secondary Education Minor program. An application form is included at the end of the Program of Study. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and a record free of academic deficiencies is required to be considered for the Minor.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Special Education Concentration is available to Lynch School students majoring in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Applied Psychology and Human Development who have an interest in special needs education. The concentration consists of four courses that include one Teacher Education core required course (EDUC 1044); two special education courses [EDUC 2208 and either EDUC 6373 (for teacher education majors) or EDUC 6374 (for APHD majors)]; and elective options for the fourth course. Selection of the fourth course should be made in consultation with the student’s advisor, with consideration for the student’s major interests.

Available to Lynch School of Education and Human Development students only

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College offers a certificate program in Teaching English Language Learners (TELL). Candidates should be working toward a licensure in an education field (early childhood, elementary, secondary, etc.). This program is designed to prepare mainstream teachers to work with emergent bilingual learners/English language learners in their mainstream classroom settings. The certificate requires two courses and completion of a field experience in a classroom that includes bilingual learners.