Graduate and Certificate Programs

Mills offers graduate degrees or certificates in the programs listed below and post-baccalaureate study in several areas; it also recommends qualified students for teaching credentials in California and other states. Graduate students in these programs may participate in undergraduate classes. Contact the Office of Graduate Admission for a catalog and detailed information on admission requirements, fees, and specific courses. The application deadline for fall is February 1; applications for spring are due November 1.

Note: Some programs do not accept applications for spring admission.

Residence facilities for graduate students
Graduate women have the option of living in any upper-class residence hall, Ross House, Prospect Hill Apartments, or the Courtyard Townhouses. Graduate men will only be assigned to the Courtyard Townhouses and Ege Hall. Graduate students with children may apply for the Underwood Apartments.

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Degree Programs

 Master of Arts  

Interdisciplinary Computer Science: with emphasis in a chosen liberal arts discipline—linguistics, music, etc. (See Mathematics and Computer Science)

Dance: with emphasis in dance history and criticism

Education: with emphasis in early childhood education, child life in hospitals, early childhood special education, or teacher preparation and development 

Educational Leadership

English and American Literature

Infant Mental Health

Integrated BA/MA Program in Mathematics: with emphasis in graduate/research mathematics in algebra, algebraic geometry, analysis, biostatistics and mathematical biology, combinatorics, computational mathematics, geometry, linear algebra, logic, number theory, representation theory, or topology

Music: with emphasis in composition

Master of Business Administration

Master of Fine Arts

Art (Studio): with emphasis in ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture (includes installation), or intermedia (electronic arts and video arts)

Creative Writing 

Dance: with emphasis in choreography
and/or performance 

Music: with emphasis in performance and literature or electronic music and recording media

Master of Public Policy

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

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Certificate and Non-Degree Programs

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in computer science offer courses of study tailored to individual needs and prepare students to enter careers in the computing field or to gain admission to, and succeed in, strong graduate schools of computer science.

Post-baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program offers undergraduate courses in an encouraging and supportive setting to women and men with the BA or BS degree who lack the science background needed to pursue graduate studies and careers in the health sciences.

Second baccalaureate degrees: Students who hold the bachelor of arts degree and wish to enroll for additional undergraduate courses may be admitted either as candidates for a second bachelor's degree or as special graduate students (see below). Individuals pursuing a second undergraduate degree are not eligible for scholarship/grant assistance, but they may apply for Federal Stafford Loans. Information and application forms are available at the M Center or by calling 510.430.2000.

Special graduate students may take Mills courses in the graduate or undergraduate curriculum on a space-available basis, with departmental approval, and must complete the application process outlined in the Graduate Catalog. Students can be considered non-matriculated "special" graduate students for up to two semesters.

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Teaching Credentials, Permits, and Specializations

Mills College prepares and recommends qualified students for a variety of California teaching credentials. Information regarding these programs can be obtained from the School of Education at 510.430.3172.

Multiple Subjects and/or Single Subject Teaching Credentials for teaching in California elementary schools and single subject teaching credentials for teaching art, English, foreign language (Spanish or French), mathematics, or science in California middle and high schools.

Early Childhood Special Education Specialist Credential for working with high-risk infants and preschool-aged children in early intervention and preschool special education.

Children's Center Instructional and/or Supervisor Permits for teaching in and/or administration of state children's centers.

Specialization of Competence for Child Life in Hospitals including child life worker and child life specialist, leading to certification with the Child Life Council.

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