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We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis for fall 2013. Application materials will be processed and reviewed as space allows for each program within the School of Education. Please provide us with your contact information in order to receive updates about our upcoming information sessions.
A completed application for any School of Education program includes:
- Graduate application for admission, including a two- to three-page statement of purpose essay
- Supplemental application for appropriate program
- One official transcript (two for applicants to the joint degree program) with grades from each post-secondary institution attended toward receipt of bachelor's degree sent directly from the school attended or provided by the applicant in sealed envelopes
- Three recommendations (using the form provided, the form in combination with an attached letter, or submitted as a separate letter with a clear indication of the applicant's name and program)
- Application fee of $50, payable by check or money order to Mills College. (Credit card payments are accepted for online application submissions.)
All printed application materials should be mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admission
Mills College
5000 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94613
All electronic application materials should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admission.
Please note that we interview most applicants, either in person or by phone. We will contact you to schedule an appointment once your application file is complete.
Online Applicants: Please note that the supplemental application form is integrated into the online application, as the last page, and is therefore not required again via hard copy. Also, your recommenders will not be emailed the online recommendation forms until you have submitted your application and your application fee payment via credit card or electronic check has cleared. You may request for them to send their letters of recommendation prior to this via the PDF form provided.
Current Mills students or alumni: Please contact the Office of Graduate Admission for specific instructions regarding transcripts.
International students should be aware of the Special Information for International Students section which outlines additional admission requirements.
Early Childhood Education Programs
Teacher Education Programs
Educational Leadership Programs
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programs
Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education (MA)
Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Early Childhood Education requires completion of a bachelor's degree, at least one course in developmental psychology or child psychology, and 40 hours of experience working with young children. These requirements must be met by the time you would enroll in the program.
Master of Arts in Education with an Emphasis in Child Life in Hospitals (MA)
Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Child Life requires completion of a bachelor's degree, at least one course in developmental psychology or child psychology, and 100 hours of hospital volunteer work in pediatrics working with young children. These requirements must be met by the time you would enroll in the program.
Early Childhood Special Education Credential
Applicants seeking the early childhood special education credential should apply for the master's degree in early childhood education and indicate their interest in the credential preparation program. As noted above, admission to the Master's Degree Program in Early Childhood Education requires at least one course in developmental psychology or child psychology, and 40 hours of experience working with young children, which must be completed by the time you would enroll in the program. In addition, all portions of the CBEST must be passed prior to enrollment in August.
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Teacher Education Program
All students who apply to a teaching credential program are simultaneously considered for admission to the master's degree in education with an emphasis in teaching (MEET) Program; applicants to the multiple subject credential program may apply to either the MEET program or the master's degree in early childhood education (ECE) program. The MEET program may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis at any point within the five years following completion of the credential program. The master's degree in ECE must be completed in a second year of full-time study.
Multiple Subject Credential
In addition to completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, admission to this program requires:
- Submission of the 40 Hour Verification Form, documenting at least 40 hours of volunteer or paid work in a school or school-like setting. Ideally, this experience would be working with groups of children and not exclusively working one-on-one, such as an individual tutor. It is also preferred that applicants gain experience that will prepare them for working with the culturally and linguistically diverse student population of the Bay Area; thus, applicants might want to consider seeking opportunities to work with students from backgrounds different from their own. In addition to volunteer positions offered by public school districts, applicants might want to consider opportunities to work with children or youth in after-school programs, religious or other community-based organizations, museums, sports teams, and summer camps. The 40 Hour Verification Form is due by the time of enrollment; it may be submitted with application materials or sent separately at a later date.
- Official paper documentation or electronic access to your passing scores for either a) three CSET Multiple Subjects tests and all portions of the CBEST, or b) three CSET Multiple Subjects tests and the CSET writing test. These tests must be passed prior to enrollment in August; at the time of application, we will accept either documentation of passing scores or indication of registered test dates prior to July 1.
Single Subject Credential: Art, English, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, or Social Studies
In addition to completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, admission to this program requires:
- Submission of the 40 Hour Verification Form, documenting at least 40 hours of volunteer or paid work in a school or school-like setting. Ideally, this experience would be working with groups of children and not exclusively working one-on-one, such as an individual tutor. It is also preferred that applicants gain experience that will prepare them for working with the culturally and linguistically diverse student population of the Bay Area; thus, applicants might want to consider seeking opportunities to work with students from backgrounds different from their own. In addition to volunteer positions offered by public school districts, applicants might want to consider opportunities to work with children or youth in after-school programs, religious or other community-based organizations, museums, sports teams, and summer camps.
- Official paper documentation or electronic access to your passing scores for all portions of the CSET for a particular subject area and for all portions of the CBEST. These tests must be passed prior to enrollment in August; at the time of application, we will accept either documentation of passing scores or indication of registered test dates prior to July 1.
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Educational Leadership Programs
Administrative Services Credential (ASC)
Admission to the Administrative Services Credential Program requires completion of a bachelor's degree, completion of the CBEST and three years of teaching experience. Candidates may apply for the administrative credential only, or may fulfill the requirements for the credential in combination with a master's or doctoral degree in educational leadership.
Master of Arts in Education (MA)
Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Educational Leadership requires completion of a bachelor's degree and demonstrated capacity to successfully complete graduate-level work at Mills.
MBA/MA in Educational Leadership
Admission to the joint MBA/MA in Educational Leadership degree program requires completion of a bachelor's degree and demonstrated capacity to successfully complete graduate-level work at Mills. It is also required that applicants to this program have at least 3 years of professional work experience. At this time, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is optional for admission to this program. Should you like your GMAT score to be a factor in evaluating your application for admission, please have your score sent to the Office of Graduate Admission. The Lokey Graduate School of Business is a GMAT-score-receiving school (Mills College code: 4485).
Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Leadership in Early Childhood (MA)
In addition to solid academic preparation in a bachelor's degree program, applicants to the Leadership in Early Childhood Program are expected to have a minimum of five years experience related to early care and education and to have demonstrated capacity to exercise leadership in the field of early care and education.
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Candidates for the EdD in educational leadership may petition to transfer some relevant prior graduate-level work; a master's degree is not required for admission. Applicants to this program must have significant professional experience in the field of education in addition to demonstrating the capacity to successfully complete a doctoral dissertation.
Please direct any questions about the admission process to 510.430.3170 or education@mills.edu.
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