The multiple subjects 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).

Admission Requirements

Admission to the multiple subjects credential program requires completion of a bachelor's degree and documentation of 40 hours of volunteer or paid work in a school or school-like setting with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. Applicants must submit the graduate application for admission, the Teacher Preparation Program Supplemental Application, two official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, and three references. All portions of the CBEST and all three sub-tests of the CSET Multiple Subjects test 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. In addition, every applicant will be interviewed, either in person or by phone. For further information, see description of application requirements for the master's degree in Early Childhood Education.

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 303 Mathematics in the Elementary School (1)

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

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (1)

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

EDUC 373A/B Student Teaching in the Elementary School (1–3; 1–3)

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.

Note: With regard to the core courses for the MA in education with an emphasis in early childhood, students enrolled in ECE/DPT are not required to take EDUC 234.

Multiple Subjects Credential

The multiple subjects credential program prepares students to teach in any self-contained K–8 classroom, but is recommended for those interested in teaching grades K–6.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the multiple subjects credential program requires completion of a bachelor's degree and documentation of 40 hours of volunteer or paid work in a school or school-like setting with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. Applicants must submit the graduate application for admission, the Teacher Preparation Program Supplemental Application, two official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, and three references. All portions of the CBEST and all three sub-tests of the CSET Multiple Subjects test 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. In addition, every applicant will be interviewed, either in person or by phone.

Degree/Credential Requirements:

EDUC 236 Development and Learning in Young Children (1)

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

EDUC 303 Mathematics in the Elementary School (1)

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

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (1)

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

EDUC 373A/B Student Teaching in the Elementary School (1–3; 1–3)

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.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the single subject credential program requires completion of a bachelor's degree and documentation of 40 hours of volunteer or paid work in a school or school-like setting with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. Applicants must submit the graduate application for admission, the Teacher Preparation Program Supplemental Application, two official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, and three references. All portions of the CBEST and all sub-tests of the CSET for a particular subject area must be passed prior to enrollment in August; a subject matter waiver will be accepted in place of the CSET, but the waiver must be included with the supplemental application. At the time of application, we will accept either documentation of passing scores or indication of registered test dates prior to July. In addition, every applicant will be interviewed, either in person or by phone.

Degree/Credential Requirements:

EDUC 239 Development and Learning in Adolescents (1)

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

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

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (1)

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 Math 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 math or science teaching.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the single subject credential program requires completion of a bachelor's degree and documentation of 40 hours of volunteer or paid work in a school or school-like setting with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. Applicants must submit the graduate application for admission, the Teacher Preparation Program Supplemental Application, two official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, and three references. All portions of the CBEST, at least sub-tests 1 and 2 of the CSET for either math or science areas, and specific science sub-tests must be passed prior to enrollment in August; a subject matter waiver will be accepted in place of the CSET, but the waiver must be included with the supplemental application. At the time of application, we will accept either documentation of passing scores or indication of registered test dates prior to July. In addition, every applicant will be interviewed, either in person or by phone.

Degree/Credential Requirements:

EDUC 239 Development and Learning in Adolescents (1)

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

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

EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (1)

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)

This degree program supports and encourages teachers' professional development. Through seminar-style courses taught in the evening for working educators, beginning and experienced teachers learn to work towards more powerful classroom practice and leadership in the schools where they teach. The program takes an inquiry approach to teaching and course work supports research on teaching and learning in one's own classroom and school.

Admission Requirements

The program is open to teachers who earned their credential at Mills, as well as teachers who earned their credential elsewhere. Teachers who earned their credential at Mills within the last five years should contact the Office of Graduate Admission about their intention to complete the master's portion of their graduate studies. Teachers who did not earn a credential at Mills should complete the graduate application for admission.

Degree Requirements:

For students who completed their teacher credential at Mills:

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 (1)

EDUC 427 Race and Ethnicity in Schools (1)

For students who did not complete their teacher credential at Mills:

10–12 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 (1)

EDUC 403 Instructional Leadership (1)

EDUC 408 Curricular Leadership (1)

EDUC 426 Moral and Ethical Issues in Education (1)

EDUC 427 Race and Ethnicity in Schools (1)

Admitted students should talk to the faculty advisor for the program about transferring appropriate course credit earned elsewhere toward the degree.