Graduate Catalog 2010–11 Mills College Graduate Catalog 2010Ð11
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Graduate Catalog 2010–11 Mills College Graduate Catalog 2010–11 This catalog provides information on graduate admission and financial aid, student life, and academic opportunities for graduates at Mills College. Information for undergraduate students is provided in a separate Undergraduate Catalog. This catalog is published by: Mills College 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94613 www.mills.edu Cover photo: Nic Lehoux Table of Contents Mills College . 3 Education. 26 Accreditation . 3 Early Childhood Education . 28 Administration of Programs. 3 Master of Arts in Education Nondiscrimination Statement. 3 with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education . 28 Student Privacy Rights. 3 Master of Arts in Education with Campus Photography . 3 an Emphasis in Leadership in Student Graduation and Persistence Rates. 3 Early Childhood . 28 Doctor of Education in Leadership with Academic Calendar . 4 an Emphasis in Early Childhood . 29 Master of Arts in Education About Mills College . 6 with an Emphasis in Child Life Overview . 6 in Hospitals . 29 Faculty . 6 Early Childhood Special Education Credential Program. 29 Academic Environment . 7 Educational Leadership . 30 Campus Resources . 7 Administrative Services Credential . 30 Graduate Housing. 7 Master of Arts in Education . 30 History . 8 Doctor of Education . 31 Studio Art . 9 Teacher Preparation . 31 Multiple Subjects Credential with Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art . 10 an Early Childhood Emphasis . 31 Courses. 10 Multiple Subjects Credential . 32 Single Subject Credential: Art, English, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 12 Foreign Language, or Social Studies . 32 Certificate Program . 13 Single Subject Credential: Math or Science . 32 Computer Science. 14 Master of Arts in Education with Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary an Emphasis in Teaching (MEET) . 32 Computer Science . 15 Courses. 33 Post-baccalaureate Programs . 16 Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program. 16 English . 47 Advanced Degree Preparatory Track. 16 Master of Arts in English and Courses. 16 American Literature . 49 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Dance . 19 Writing with an Emphasis in Poetry . 49 Master of Arts in Dance. 20 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with an Emphasis in Prose . 50 Master of Fine Arts in Dance with an Emphasis in Choreography. 21 Master of Fine Arts in Book Art and Creative Writing . 51 Master of Fine Arts in Dance with an Emphasis in Choreography Courses. 51 and Performance. 22 Courses. 22 1 Infant Mental Health . 61 College Expenses. 103 Master of Arts in Infant Mental Health . 62 2010–11 Tuition and Fees . 104 4+1 BA/MA Program. 62 Residence and Meal Plan Rates. 105 Tuition and Fees Adjustment Policy . 106 Intermedia Arts. 63 Billing and Payments . 107 Courses. 64 Special Course Fees and Additional Program Costs . 108 MBA. 66 Other Administrative Fees and Charges . 108 Master of Business Administration Financial Petitions . 109 Accelerated Graduate Study. 67 Refunds. 109 Master of Business Administration Regular Full- or Part-Time Graduate Study . 69 Financial Aid . 110 The Mills 4+1 BA/MBA Program . 69 Departmental Assistance . 111 Courses. 69 Federal and State Aid . 112 Rules and Regulations . 114 Mathematics . 76 Application to the 4+1 BA/MA Program. 77 Advising and Registration . 116 Master of Arts in Mathematics. 77 Academic Advising . 117 Courses. 78 Student Records on the Web . 117 Confirmation of Semester Attendance . 117 Music . 80 Registration . 118 Master of Arts in Composition. 82 Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Academic Regulations . 122 Music and Recording Media . 82 Academic Credit. 123 Master of Fine Arts in Performance and Literature . 83 Attendance Requirements . 123 Courses. 84 Transfer Credit Policy . 124 Student Status. 124 Pre-Med . 89 Grading. 126 Post-baccalaureate Pre-Medical Academic Standing . 129 Certificate. 91 Graduation . 130 Transcripts and Enrollment Verification . 131 Public Policy . 92 Master of Public Policy (MPP) . 93 Rosters . 133 Courses. 95 College Officers . 133 Board of Trustees . 133 Admission . 98 Administrative Offices . 134 Applying for Admission. 99 Accepted Students . 100 Index . 136 International Students. 101 2 educational records and to seek corrections of Mills College inaccurate or misleading data through informal or formal procedures. FERPA also protects student Accreditation privacy rights by setting strict limits on disclosure Mills College was founded in 1852 and is fully of their educational records without their consent. accredited by the Western Association of Schools Students can seek enforcement of their FERPA and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100, rights by filing complaints with the Family Policy Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001. Documents Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, describing the most recent accreditation review by 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington DC 20202- WASC are available on request from the Office of 5920. Information about this office is available on the Provost and Dean of the Faculty at 510.430.2096. the Internet at www.ed.gov/offices/OM/fpco. All graduate programs and degree requirements at Copies of federal regulations governing student pri- Mills are authorized by the faculty. vacy rights are available from the website named Administration of Programs above or the Division of Student Life (DSL) at Mills. A statement on procedural steps for seeking The programs are administered by the provost and to correct inaccurate or misleading data in student the Graduate Council, a committee of the College records is also available from DSL on request at consisting of faculty directors of graduate programs. 510.430.2130. Nondiscrimination Statement Mills considers name, address, phone number, email Mills College does not discriminate on the basis address, dates of attendance, degree(s) awarded, of race, color, marital status, age, religious creed, enrollment status, and major field of study to be national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or directory information under FERPA and, as such, disability (in accordance with the Americans with may be disclosed to a third party upon request. Disabilities Act, 1973 Rehabilitation Act Section 504, and implementing regulations) in its admission Campus Photography policies, scholarship and loan programs, or in the Mills College reserves the right to photograph stu- educational programs or activities which it operates. dents for the purpose of institutional promotion. Nor does Mills discriminate on the basis of sex in Whenever possible, Mills observes the common its graduate programs. Mills enforces against unlaw- practice among colleges of obtaining individual ful discrimination through its Campus Policy and permissions for the use of campus photographs in Procedure on Discrimination, which is available which students are prominently featured. However, by request from the Division of Student Life (DSL) permissions are not obtained for the use of student at 510.430.2130. images in photographs of public events on campus, such as rehearsals, performances, lectures, readings, Mills is an equal opportunity employer and seeks athletic events, student life events, alumnae/i events, to comply with all applicable state and federal and College ceremonies. Academic departments, laws and local ordinances prohibiting employment such as but not limited to Dance, Music, and Art, discrimination. All aspects of employment are based also reserve the right to photograph students and on merit, qualifications, and job competence. Mills their work for institutional use. Questions about this does not discriminate against anyone regarding em- policy should be directed to [email protected]. ployment practices, compensation, or promotional or educational opportunities on the basis of race, Student Graduation and color, marital status, age, religious creed, national Persistence Rates origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or medical conditions. In compliance with federal law, Mills reports a 62 It is Mills policy to provide reasonable job accom- percent graduation rate for undergraduate students modations to employees with disabilities who can who began as first-year students in fall 2003 and perform essential functions of jobs for which they earned four-year degrees by spring 2009. The return are otherwise qualified. Inquiries regarding compli- (persistence) rate for Mills first-year students who ance with various employment laws and regulations began their studies in fall 2008 and returned in fall should be directed to Legal Counsel, Mills College, 2009 is 77 percent. 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94613. Changes Student Privacy Rights The information in this catalog is current as of Mills complies with the provisions of the 1974 March 2010. Mills reserves the right to make Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act changes affecting policies, fees, curricula, or any (FERPA). FERPA assures students attending a other matters announced in this catalog, in other postsecondary educational institution that they printed materials, or on the College website. have the right to inspect and review certain of their 3 Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2010 Sunday, Aug. 1 Tuition and fees due (late payment fee of $250 may be assessed to students whose payments are not received by this date) Wednesday, Aug. 11 Web Confirmation of Semester Attendance begins Saturday, Aug. 21 Residence halls open at 9:00 am for new and readmitted students Sat–Tue, Aug. 21–24 Orientation for new and readmitted undergraduate students Monday, Aug. 23