Secondary Education, Minor
School of Education
Program Overview
When you minor in secondary education, you will explore pedagogical techniques from the craft and science of teaching while you major in the field in which you plan to teach. You’ll learn how best to transmit your knowledge to students and discover techniques to engage those who may be reluctant about learning. Your teaching could ignite their ambitions, as they find themselves drawn to a particular subject. A minor in secondary education enables you to take many of the prerequisite courses for a master’s degree program in secondary education.
Major Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
MINOR Requirements (15-18 Credits)
15-18 credits in Secondary Education
Students must complete all of the courses in the Department of Secondary Education as specified below.
Option A (18 credits): For students intending to join the Mathematics Teacher 7-12, M.A. Program: Secondary Education 2001, 2002, 3401, 7671X, 7482T and 7483T.
Option B (15-18 credits): For students intending to join the Science Teacher, 7-12 M.A.T. Program: Secondary Education 2001, 2002, 3456 or or 7671X, 7314X and/or 7324X, and/or 7380T.
Option C (15 credits): Secondary Education 1001, 2001, 2002, 3401, 3456 or 7671X.
Students must have a GPA of 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take: Secondary Education 2001 or 2002; Students must maintain GPA of 2.75 or higher in the major subject area and courses in Secondary Education. Per Brooklyn College rules students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above to take graduate courses.
All students accepted to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Fingerprint verification is required for work in New York City Department of Education schools if you already have fingerprint records or not. Follow these instructions.
The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Secondary Education offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
