The Undergraduate Minor in Education (UME) at UC Berkeley provides students with an opportunity to examine systematically an institution that occupies a unique position in society and profoundly influences the lives of virtually every member of society. This program, housed in the Graduate School of Education (GSE), enables undergraduate students to gain a critical understanding of the correlations between education and the development of societies and individuals. The primary focus of the UME is on potential as well as existing models of education in our diverse society.
The UME enrolls a diverse student body, offers an expanding variety of coursework and is suitable for students who are considering a career in education or teaching, as well as those seeking a more general background about educational topics for other fields of study. UME students will encounter the wide array of professional possibilities in the field of education, enabling those considering a career in this field to make an informed choice.
ONLINE MINOR in EDUCATION
We also offer an on-line Minor in Education that is open to Berkeley and non-Berkeley students, and can be completed in two summers. For Berkeley students, courses are also offered duing the academic year. Learn more.
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For further information about the Minor, including current course and field studies lists, please use the links on the right.