Undergraduate Minor in Education

Welcome! The Undergraduate Minor in Education (UME) at the University of California, 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. Read What Graduates Have Said About The Education Minor For further information about the Minor, including current course and field studies lists (see Minor Requirements), please use the links on the side bar. If you'd like to find out about Education Undergraduates, the student organization in partnership with the Education Minor, click HERE.

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