Multiple Subject Credential
with an Early Childhood Emphasis

The multiple subject credential program prepares students to teach in any self-contained P–8 classroom. This work is completed in conjunction with an early childhood master's degree program (with an emphasis in either early childhood or child life).

Degree/Credential Requirements:

EDUC 236 Development and Learning in Young Children (1)

EDUC 246 Working with Families and the Community (.5)

EDUC 260 History and Theories of Play in Human Development, Culture, and Education (.5)

EDUC 300A/B Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School (1; 1)

EDUC 303A/B Mathematics in the Elementary School (1; 1)

EDUC 347A/B Introduction to the Profession of Teaching Diverse Learners (.5; .5)

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5)

EDUC 352 English Language Development and Content Instruction Methods—Multiple Subject (1)

EDUC 373A/B Student Teaching in the Elementary School (.5–3; .5–3)

EDUC 379 Teaching Language Arts and Literature in the Primary Grades (1)

EDUC 380 Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School (1)

Note: See Master of Arts in Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education section for additional course work.

Multiple Subject Credential

While the multiple subject credential program prepares students to teach in any self-contained K–8 classroom, it is recommended for those interested in teaching grades K–6. This work is generally completed in conjunction with a master of arts degree program with an emphasis on teaching.

Requirements:

EDUC 236 Development and Learning in Young Children (1)

EDUC 300A/B Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School (1)

EDUC 303A/B Mathematics in the Elementary School (1; 1)

EDUC 347A/B Introduction to the Profession of Teaching Diverse Learners (.5; .5)

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5)

EDUC 352 English Language Development and Content Instruction Methods—Multiple Subject (1)

EDUC 373A/B Student Teaching in the Elementary School (.5–3; .5–3)

EDUC 379 Teaching Language Arts and Literature in the Primary Grades (1)

EDUC 380 Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School (1)

Single Subject Credential:
Art, English, Foreign Language, or Social Studies

This single subject credential program prepares students to teach art, English, foreign language (French or Spanish), or social studies in grades 6–12. This work is generally completed in conjunction with a master of arts degree program with an emphasis on teaching.

Requirements:

EDUC 301A/B Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary Teachers (1; 1)

EDUC 339 Development and Learning in Adolescents (1)

EDUC 347A/B Introduction to the Profession of Teaching Diverse Learners (.5; .5)

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5)

EDUC 353 English Language Development and Content Instruction Methods—Single Subject (1)

EDUC 385A/B Student Teaching in the Secondary School (1–3; 1–3)

EDUC 389 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Secondary Schools (.5)

Plus one additional course from your subject area or an upper-level language course.

Single Subject Credential:
Math or Science

This single subject credential program prepares students to teach mathematics, life sciences, or physical sciences in grades 6–12. There is a midcareer mathematics and science track within the single subject credential program which offers special opportunities for those who have chosen to leave the private sector or other professional roles in order to pursue a career in mathematics or science teaching. This work is generally completed in conjunction with a master of arts degree program with an emphasis on teaching.

Requirements:

EDUC 305A/B Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary Math and Science Teachers (1; 1)

EDUC 339 Development and Learning in Adolescents (1)

EDUC 347A/B Introduction to the Profession of Teaching Diverse Learners (.5; .5)

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5)

EDUC 353 English Language Development and Content Instruction Methods—Single Subject (1)

EDUC 385A/B Student Teaching (1–3; 1–3)

EDUC 389 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Secondary Schools (.5)

Two of the following:

EDUC 393 Topics in Chemistry (.5)

EDUC 394 Topics in Mathematics (.5)

EDUC 395 Topics in Biology (.5)

EDUC 396 Topics in Physics (.5)

The Master of Arts in Education
with an Emphasis in Teaching (MEET)

MEET is a 10–12 credit MA program designed to prepare teachers for professional practice in urban schools. At the end of the first year students receive their preliminary California teaching multiple or single subject credential. After this year students teach or work in some capacity with school-aged students on a regular basis while taking seminar-style courses designed to facilitate the continued building of their inquiry stance and professional practice. Classes after the credential year of study are held late afternoon or early evening to accommodate working schedules. Post-credential students engage in a range of classroom-based research projects, which they design and conduct to build their knowledge of their students’ learning and their teaching practice.

Any time within five years of completing their credential, students can enter the post-credential program. Given the demands of the program, however, students completing their credential at Mills who want to continue in the MEET program directly will be required to enroll in the program part time. Exceptions to this rule will be made on a case-by-case basis. To petition for an exception students must write a letter indicating the reasons for making the request, which must be signed by their advisor. A decision on full-time enrollment for first‑year teachers will be made in consultation with the student, the student’s advisor, and the MEET program director.

Degree Requirements:

Successful completion of master's project within five years of commencing post-credential course work,

4–6 Mills course credits from the Mills credential program,

4–6 additional Mills course credits from the following:

EDUC 207A/B Inquiry into the Teaching Process: Practice into Theory (1; 1)

EDUC 293A/B Graduate Seminar: Research in Education (1; 1)

Recommended:

EDUC 201 Social Foundations of Education (1)

EDUC 203 Public Policy, Children, Youth, and Family Issues (1)

EDUC 246 Working with Families and the Community (.5)

EDUC 427 Race and Ethnicity in Schools (1)