# 2026-2027 Course Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/education/minor/college-teaching/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/graduate-minors/

*for the Graduate Minor in College Teaching*

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The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) offers a Graduate Minor in College Teaching. The minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the scholarly literature on and practice of teaching and learning in postsecondary settings. Students in good standing in the Illinois Graduate College are eligible to apply for the minor. For additional information, please contact EPOL.

Students within the EPOL major cannot minor in the same program.

## **Graduate Degree Programs**

Degree programs in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership are designed to meet the academic and professional interests of individuals preparing for careers as academic professionals, adult educators, college professors, corporate trainers, educational policy analysts, governmental administrators, instructional designers/technologists, non-profit representatives, organizational development specialists, and university administration leaders.

## **Admission**

The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership carefully considers all applicants for graduate study. Interested applicants should start at the [College of Education Graduate Programs website](http://education.illinois.edu/programs/grad). In addition to the application, the applicant is required to submit the following information: a statement of purpose, updated resume, official transcripts from all colleges attended, and three letters of recommendation. A scholarly writing sample in English (e.g., a master's thesis, article, or academic paper) is required for application to a doctoral program.

International applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency for admission. Please see the [English Proficiency Requirement for Admission](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions/04c) for additional information on this requirement.

## **Facilities and Resources**

To learn more about our faculty’s research areas, current grants, and recent publications, please visit our [department homepage](https://education.illinois.edu/epol) and/or visit the [Faculty Finder](https://education.illinois.edu/about/directory?displaytype=Profile+View&jobtypes=Faculty). Our faculty pursue a wide range of research interests, offering graduate students many opportunities to collaborate and participate in meaningful research projects. ​

## **Financial Aid**

Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the [college](https://education.illinois.edu/current-students/graduate/financial-aid) and campus. Please note: Graduate students employed as staff by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are not eligible for a College of Education Fellowship. Campus opportunities can be found at the [Graduate College](http://www.grad.illinois.edu/financial-aid) and the [Office of Student Financial Aid](http://www.osfa.illinois.edu/).

*for the Graduate Minor in College Teaching*

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The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) offers a Graduate Minor in College Teaching. The minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the scholarly literature on and practice of teaching and learning in postsecondary settings. Students in good standing in the Illinois Graduate College are eligible to apply for the minor. For additional information, please contact EPOL.

Students within the EPOL major can not minor in the same program.

Course List

     | Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Courses | | 8 |
| [EPOL 554](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20554 "EPOL 554") | College Teaching |  |
| [EPOL 563](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20563 "EPOL 563") | The College Student |  |
| Select one (1) of the following: | | 4 |
| [EPOL 558](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20558 "EPOL 558") | The Community College |  |
| [EPOL 561](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20561 "EPOL 561") | Changing College Curriculum |  |
| [EPOL 562](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20562 "EPOL 562") | Diversity in Higher Education |  |
| [EPOL 564](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPOL%20564 "EPOL 564") | College Student Development |  |
| Total Hours | | 12 |

*for the Graduate Minor in College Teaching*

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Students in the College Teaching minor will be able to:

1. Develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the social, political, and economic issues encompassing the development and future challenges of higher-education and postsecondary institutions.
2. Examine the characteristics and development of college students and their interaction with the college environment.
3. Evaluate teaching and learning approaches in postsecondary settings.

*for the Graduate Minor in College Teaching*

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## **Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership**

Head of the Department: Lorenzo Baber\
Director of Graduate Studies: Linda Herrera\
Graduate Admissions Information: Linda Stimson (on campus) and Jena Pfoff (online/off-campus)\
[Education Policy, Organization & Leadership website](https://education.illinois.edu/epol)\
[Education Policy, Organization & Leadership faculty](https://education.illinois.edu/faculty-finder/epol)\
142 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 244-3542\
[gradservices@education.illinois.edu](mailto:gradservices@education.illinois.edu)

## **College of Education**

[College of Education website](http://education.illinois.edu/)\
[College of Education programs](https://education.illinois.edu/faceted-search/programs/)

## **Admissions**

[College of Education Admissions & Requirements](https://education.illinois.edu/programs/grad/how-to-apply?url=/programs/grad)\
[Graduate College Admissions & Requirements](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)