| ||||||||||||||||
 |
Teacher preparation, child development, and educational leadership are the primary concerns of the School of Education. The school also offers courses concerning historical, sociocultural, political, economic, and philosophical issues in education that are important for any well-educated citizen to understand. Our programs offer many opportunities to learn and to apply knowledge of how children grow and learn; students are encouraged to work with children in the Children's School (the Mills School of Education laboratory school) and at other schools off campus, or with children in hospitals and community agencies. The combination of the study of education and applied experiences is useful for future careers in many fields, including medicine, law, politics, publishing, the arts, and social services, as well as careers more directly serving children and youth. The department advises on the interdisciplinary majors in child development. Child Development In cooperation with the Psychology Department, the School of Education offers a major and a minor in child development. The study of children has special significance at Mills, which in 1926 opened the first campus nursery school on the West Coast as a laboratory for child study and professional training of teachers. Child development is an interdisciplinary major grounded in the study of human growth and development. Students observe and participate in the Children's School and other programs, and may choose to emphasize either early childhood education or, if they have special interests in chronically ill children and those considered "at risk," child life in hospital or community settings. The major in child development meets the requirements for a state of California child development master teacher or site supervisor permit for teaching in preschool and day-care centers, and provides a strong basis for graduate school and for many other careers. 4+1 BA, MA, and Teacher Credential Program The Mills College 4+1 BA, MA, and teacher credential program allows undergraduates to complete their disciplinary major, a master of arts degree in education with an emphasis on teaching, and a teaching credential from the state of California. All requirements for the BA are completed during the first four years of the program and, during this time, students also take courses that serve as part of their preparation for earning a teaching credential and master’s degree. Student teaching and master’s course work are completed during the fifth year. Due to the fast pace of the 4+1 program, students will not be able to complete a double major as a part of their BA. Furthermore, the requirements of the senior and fifth years do not allow for a study abroad program during those years.
|
|
|
|
Program Information
» Overview Faculty and Staff Requirements Courses Full Course List Education Course List Schedule of Courses for the Current Semester Activities & Resources P: 510.430.3190 F: 510.430.3379 E: education@mills.edu |
|||||||||||
