Child Development Major
Child Development Major, Focus Child Life
Child Development Minor
Teacher Preparation 4+1
Child Development Major
(14 semester course credits)
Required:
EDUC 114 Diversity in Children with Special Needs: Cultural and Family Systems (.5)
EDUC 133 Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Education Programs (1)
EDUC 134 Research Methodology for Observing Children (1)
EDUC 136 Introduction to Development and Learning in Young Children (1)
EDUC 137 Child Language Acquisition (1)
EDUC 138 Social, Emotional, and Moral Development and Learning (1)
EDUC 160 History and Theories of Play in Human Development, Culture, and Education (1)
EDUC 191A/B Theory and Practice of Early Childhood Education (1–1.5; 1–1.5)
PSYC 140 Life-Span Developmental Psychology (1)
Senior Requirement:
EDUC 192A/B Senior Seminar: Child Development (.5; .5)
And select additional courses from the following to complete the major in consultation with your advisor:
ANTH 130 Ethnicity, Race, and Child Development (1)
EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education (1)
EDUC 102 Teaching for Diversity (1)
EDUC 103 Public Policy: Children, Youth, and Family Issues (1)
EDUC 142 The Hospitalized Child (1)
EDUC 153 Administrating Early Childhood Programs (.5)
EDUC 155 Children with Special Needs (1)
EDUC 156 Topics in Child Health and the Exceptional Child (.5)
EDUC 158 Early Childhood Curricula for Children with Special Needs (.5)
HIST 158 Growing Up in America (1)
PSYC 080 Adolescence (1)
PSYC 165 Infancy (1)
SOC 101 Sociology of the Family (1)
Note: Up to the equivalent of 6 Mills semester course credits of early childhood education courses taken at community colleges may be applied toward this major with the approval of the advisor.
Flexibility to substitute a new course, or a course not on the list but offered in the department, is an option available with the approval of a departmental advisor.
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Child Development Major with Focus on Child Life in Hospitals and in the Community
(14 semester course credits)
Required:
EDUC 114 Diversity in Children with Special Needs: Cultural and Family Systems (.5) or
EDUC 158 Early Childhood Curricula for Children with Special Needs (.5)
EDUC 134 Research Methodology for Observing Children (1)
EDUC 138 Social, Emotional, and Moral Development and Learning (1)
EDUC 142 The Hospitalized Child (1)
EDUC 153 Administrating Early Childhood Programs (1)
EDUC 154 Medical Information: Children in Hospitals and Clinics (.5)
EDUC 155 Children with Special Needs: Infants and Young Children (1)
EDUC 156 Topics in Child Health and the Exceptional Child (.5)
EDUC 160 History and Theories of Play in Human Development, Culture, and Education (1)
EDUC 173A or B Field Experience in Child Life in Hospitals (1; 1)
EDUC 191A/B Theory and Practice of Early Childhood Education (1–1.5; 1–1.5)
PSYC 140 Developmental Psychology (1)
PSYC 080 Adolescence (1) or
PSYC 165 Infancy (1)
Senior Requirement:
EDUC 192A/B Senior Seminar: Child Development (.5; .5)
And select at least one course from the following:
ANTH 130 Ethnicity, Race, and Child Development (1)
EDUC 103 Public Policy: Children, Youth, and Family Issues (1)
EDUC 133 Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Education Programs (1)
EDUC 136 Introduction to Development and Learning in Young Children (1)
EDUC 137 Child Language Acquisition (1)
PSYC 080 Adolescence (1)
PSYC 109 Health Psychology (1)
PSYC 110 Stress and Disease (1)
PSYC 142 Attachment and Loss (1)
PSYC 165 Infancy (1)
SOC 142 Medical Sociology (1)
SOC 147 Social Aspects of Cancer (1)
SOC 148 Sociology of Death and Dying (1)
And select additional courses to complete the major in consultation with your advisor.
Note: No more than the equivalent of 3 Mills semester course credits of early childhood education courses taken at community colleges may be applied toward this major.
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Child Development Minor
(6 semester course credits)
Required:
EDUC 134 Research Methodology for Observing Children (1)
EDUC 136 Introduction to Development and Learning in Young Children (1)
PSYC 140 Life-Span Developmental Psychology (1)
And select courses from the following:
ANTH 130 Ethnicity, Race, and Child Development (1)
EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education (1)
EDUC 114 Diversity in Children with Special Needs: Cultural and Family Systems (.5)
EDUC 137 Child Language Acquisition (1)
EDUC 138 Social, Emotional, and Moral Development and Learning (1)
EDUC 142 The Hospitalized Child (1)
EDUC 155 Children with Special Needs: Infants and Young Children (1)
EDUC 160 History and Theories of Play in Human Development, Culture, and Education (1) and an approved field experience with children
PSYC 080 Adolescence (1)
PSYC 165 Infancy (1)
Note: Flexibility to substitute a new course, or a course not on the list but offered in the department, is an option with the approval of a departmental advisor.
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Teacher Preparation 4+1
4+1 BA, MA, and Teacher Credential Program Courses of Study
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.
Single Subject Credential: Art, English, French, Spanish, and Social Studies
This credential authorizes recipients to teach art, English, French, Spanish, or social studies in grades 6–12. This work is completed in conjunction with a master of arts degree in education with an emphasis in teaching.
Course of Study
The course of study begins in the sophomore year, before actual enrollment in the 4+1 program. Students interested in the 4+1 program should take the sophomore and junior classes listed below and then, upon acceptance to the program, complete the remaining courses and student teaching.
Sophomore
EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education (1) Fall
Junior
EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5) Fall
Senior
EDUC 301A/B Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary Teachers (1; 1) Fall/Spring
EDUC 339 Development and Learning in Adolescents (1) Fall
EDUC 353 English Language Development and Content Instruction Methods—Single Subj. (1) Fall
EDUC 389 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Secondary Schools (.5) Spring
Complete subject area major.
Complete all undergraduate requirements for BA.
Fifth Year
EDUC 207A/B Inquiry into the Teaching Process: Practice into Theory (1; 1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 293A Graduate Seminar: Research in Education—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 293B Research Seminar—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 385A/B Student Teaching in the Secondary School (1; 1) Fall and Spring
Elective in education (1) Fall or Spring
Single Subject Credential: Math and Science
This credential authorizes recipients to teach mathematics, life sciences, or physical sciences in grades 6–12. This work is completed in conjunction with a master of arts degree in education with an emphasis in teaching.
Course of Study
The course of study begins in the sophomore year, before actual enrollment in the 4+1 program. Students interested in the 4+1 program should take the sophomore and junior classes listed below and then, upon acceptance to the program, complete the remaining courses and student teaching.
Sophomore
EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education (1) Fall
Junior
EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5) Fall
Senior
EDUC 305A Instruction for Secondary Math and Science Teachers (1) Fall
EDUC 305B Teaching Methods for Integrated Secondary Science and Math Instruction (1) Spring
EDUC 339 Development and Learning in Adolescents (1) Fall
EDUC 353 English Language Development and Content Instruction Methods—Single Subj. (1) Fall
EDUC 389 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Secondary Schools (.5) Spring
Complete subject area major.
Complete all undergraduate requirements for BA.
Fifth Year
EDUC 207A/B Inquiry into the Teaching Process: Practice into Theory (1; 1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 293A Graduate Seminar: Research in Education—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 293B Research Seminar—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 385A/B Student Teaching in the Secondary School (1; 1) Fall and Spring
Elective in education (1) Fall or Spring
Elementary Multiple Subjects Credential
This credential authorizes recipients to teach in any self-contained K–12 classroom but is recommended specifically for those interested in teaching grades K–6. This work is completed in conjunction with a master of arts degree in education with an emphasis in teaching.
Course of Study
The course of study begins in the sophomore year, before actual enrollment in the 4+1 program. Students interested in the 4+1 program should take the sophomore and junior classes listed below and then, upon acceptance to the program, complete the remaining courses and student teaching.
Sophomore
EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education (1) Fall
Junior
EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5) Fall
Senior
EDUC 300A/B Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School (1; 1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 303 Mathematics in the Elementary School (1) Spring
EDUC 352 English Language Development and Content Instructions Methods—Multiple Subj. (1)
EDUC 379 Teaching Reading, Language Arts, and Literature in Elementary School (1) Fall
EDUC 380 Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School (1) Spring
Complete subject area major.
Complete all undergraduate requirements for BA.
Fifth Year
EDUC 207A/B Inquiry into the Teaching Process: Practice into Theory (1; 1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 236 Development and Learning in Young Children (1) Fall
EDUC 293A Graduate Seminar: Research in Education—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 293B Research Seminar—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 373A/B Student Teaching in the Elementary School (2.0; 2.0) Fall and Spring
Elective in education (1) Fall or Spring
Multiple Subjects Credential with an Early Childhood Emphasis
This credential authorizes recipients to teach in any self-contained K–12 classroom. This work is completed in conjunction with a master of arts degree either in early childhood education or in child life. This option is available only to students who are undergraduate students majoring in child development.
Course of Study
The course of study begins in the sophomore year, before actual enrollment in the 4+1 program. Students interested in the 4+1 program should take the sophomore and junior classes listed below and then, upon acceptance to the program, complete the remaining courses and student teaching.
Sophomore
EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education (1) Fall
Junior
EDUC 348 Building Structures for Equity, Excellence, and Access (.5) Fall
Senior
EDUC 300A/B Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School (1; 1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 303 Mathematics in the Elementary School (1) Spring
EDUC 352 English Language Development and Content Instructions Methods—Multiple Subj. (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 379 Teaching Reading, Language Arts, and Literature in Elementary School (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 380 Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School (1) Spring
Complete subject area major.
Complete all undergraduate requirements for BA.
Fifth Year
EDUC 236 Development and Learning in Young Children (1) Fall
EDUC 246 Working with Families and the Community (.5) Spring
EDUC 260 History and Theories of Play in Human Development, Culture, and Education (.5) Fall
EDUC 290 Advanced Seminar in Child Development (1) Fall
EDUC 293A Graduate Seminar: Research in Education—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 293B Research Seminar—MEET (1) Fall and Spring
EDUC 373A/B Student Teaching in the Elementary School (2.0; 2.0) Fall and Spring
EDUC 427 Issues of Race and Ethnicity in Education (1) Spring
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