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Campus Closed Friday, Classes Switch to Virtual 1/23

Out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted weather, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Classes will switch to a virtual format. Students, please check your email and the platform utilized in each course for more information from your professors.   

Staff are excused from work, however, essential employees should report to campus unless otherwise advised by their supervisor.    

Hours of Operation   

The Dining Hall will be open for Lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Café 1843 will operate the convenience store from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., with hot food items available from 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5-8 p.m.
The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
The Kehl Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.   

Winter Safety Information 

With wind chills reaching as low as -40, frostbite can occur within 10 minutes. During the winter weather advisory, stay indoors whenever possible. Be sure to keep your cellphone charged and have access to blankets, water, and other necessities.  

If you must go out, dress in layers: wear fabrics that retain heat, use insulation layers to trap air, and choose outer layers that are wind and water-resistant. Stay dry and avoid excessive sweating to maintain body heat. 

Stay indoors, stay warm, and stay safe, Clarkies! 

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Educational Practices

Minor

The Educational Practices minor provides you the opportunity to explore the field of education, even if you are not certain teaching is in your future. Through the minor, you will gain fundamental skills for sharing information and engaging learners in a meaningful way. Plus, you will select an area of focus that aligns with your personal and professional goals. While the minor builds a foundation for K-12 teaching, it does not in and of itself qualify an individual for an educator license.

Please note: students pursuing an Education major (Elementary, Secondary, Art Education) are not eligible to earn the Educational Practices minor.

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Program Details

For a minor in Educational Practices, you will complete 20-21 hours of the following:

Core (15 hours)

  • EDUC 200 Foundations of Education (3) [EDUC 100 Intro to Reflective Teaching is a co-requisite for education majors only]
  • EDSP 200 Foundations of Special Education (3)
  • EDUC 125 Educational Psych (3)
  • EDUC 119 Human Relations (3)
  • PSYC 121 Child and Adolescent Development OR HWBS 123 Life Span Development (3)

All students seeking a minor in Educational Practices will select an area of focus. Electives (5-6 credits total needed in one of the following areas of focus):

Literacy Focus (Choose at least two)

  • EDUC 362 Adolescent Literacy (2)
  • EDUC 357 Reading in the Content Area (3)
  • EDUC 230 Children’s Literature (2)

High School Focus

  • EDUC 351 Secondary Curriculum Methods (3)
  • EDUC 368 Clinical in High School (3)

Special Education Focus

  • EDSP 201 Selecting Behavioral Interventions (3)
  • EDSP 202 Including Everyone (3)

Admission to Clarke University

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Apply to Clarke today to begin your journey.

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