Leadership in Early Childhood - Mills College

Leadership in Early Childhood from Mills College is a Campus Master Education Management degree that prepares you for a Education career. The master\\\'s degree in education with an emphasis in leadership in early childhood is a 14-month program for professionals currently working in early childhood or related fields. This groundbreaking program is designed to address the urgent need for experienced leaders in the early childhood field, particularly critical in the ethnically and linguistically diverse state of California. The Mills College School of Education trains early childhood and allied professionals to become policy makers, program administrators, agency directors, college professors, and advocates on behalf of our children. The curriculum is rooted in a philosophy of developmentally appropriate practice and includes a strong foundation in child development theory, policy and systems analysis, current issues in early childhood, adult supervision, administrative/fiscal practices, and family and community diversity. Each term of the program, students participate in a highly interactive Leadership Seminar that strengthens critical thinking skills and leadership development while providing a supportive learning community of students and instructors. Through individual and peer reflection, research, and project development, students gain insight into their own leadership strengths, enhance their skills as emerging leaders, and graduate prepared to assume a variety of leadership roles in policy and program development, administration, and teacher preparation. Students in this program earn the master\\\'s degree through evening and weekend classes. Starting in May each year, the program begins with a summer term, continues through Fall and Spring semesters, and concludes in a final summer term. Students interested in the EdD complete the master\\\'s degree program followed by another two to three years of advanced study and research. All students take a field placement during the course of the program. Through experience and critical reflection, students gain an understanding of the complex issues in the early childhood field. View more details on Mills College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Management courses.