courses open to undergraduates
Undergraduate students who think they might be interested in teaching as a career may take up to 4 courses in the Kalmanovitz School of Education with the permission of their advisor and the course instructor.
Undergraduate students may elect to take the academic phase of the Montessori Early Childhood Program in whole or in part. This program forms the Liberal Studies Minor called Montessori Thought. The graduate phase includes a paid internship and completion of SMC curriculum requirements. The options of AMS Early Childhood Teaching Certification, Montessori Elementary Teacher Preparation, California State Teaching Credential, and a Master's degree can be included at the graduate level. Careful planning of coursework and electives is required so it is recommended that you see your academic advisor and the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education at the earliest possible stage in your academic career.
Undergraduates can also pursue the Teachers for Tomorrow Program (TFT) which provides an integrated curriculum of teacher preparation courses along with liberal arts courses as part of the Liberal and Civic Studies Major. By the end of the 5th year, students can achieve both their Multiple Subject Credential (elementary) and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
