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Adolescence to Young Adult Education

The University of Mount Union’s accredited adolescence to young adult (AYA) education program allows students to not only major in AYA education, but also an area of study in which you are interested. Focusing on an area or areas of study allows students to be more proficient educators.

The AYA education minor is administered by the Department of Education’s CAEP accredited Teacher Education Program, which offers majors and minors in a number of other areas as well. 

Minor in Adolescence to Young Adult Education Quick Facts

  • Students completing minor in AYA education must have a major/majors to be able to fulfill degree requirements.
  • Licensure areas for AYA education minors include earth science, language arts, mathematics, social studies, life science, and physical sciences.
  • The AYA education minor allows students to gain hands-on experience through in-classroom fieldwork and other research.
  • AYA education minors have the opportunity to participate in a number of exchange programs, such as the Chicago Semester Program or be placed at a Native American reservation school.
  • Kappa Delta Pi is a student-led organization for education majors that promotes excellence in and recognizing outstanding contributions to education. Students are chosen by the Department to join the organization based on academic standing.
  • Student National Education Association is a student-led organization on Mount Union’s campus and is open specifically for education majors.

  • Required Courses


    Required Courses

    Interested in a minor in adolescence to young adult education? Learn more about the required classes you will be taking by reading the course descriptions and course catalogue. 

  • Careers


    Careers

    Adolescence is often a confusing time in the lives of our nation’s youth, and teachers can play a powerful role in guiding their students through the challenges of this period in their lives. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our nation’s youth by teaching grades seven through twelve, then pair your major field of study with a minor in adolescence to young adult education at the University of Mount Union. Licensure areas include earth science, language arts, mathematics, social studies, life science, and physical sciences.

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job opportunities in the education field will grow in the years to come. To meet this need, the Mount Union Department of Education's CAEP accredited Teacher Education Program is geared toward preparing teacher candidates and assisting them in obtaining a teaching appointment after graduation. In addition, a major or minor in education provides an excellent foundation for careers in a number of areas, including:

    • Schools 
    • Child care centers 
    • Youth ministry 
    • Colleges 
    • Coaching 
    • Human services professions 
    • Corporate training