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The University of California - Berkley was founded in 1868, born out of a vision in the State Constitution of a university that would "contribute even more than California's gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations." It serves as the flagship institution of the ten research universities affiliated with the University of California system. Berkeley has since grown to instruct over 40,000 students in approximately 350 undergraduate and graduate degree programs covering a wide range of disciplines.
The University of California - Berkley 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. Students from all backgrounds engage in study and dialogue about current and traditional educational issues and alternative perspectives on teaching and learning.
The University of California - Berkley courses include not only academic inquiry, but also field work which provides students with experience in their surrounding communities: co-teaching, tutoring, mentoring, assisting with an environmental education course, or participating in a vast array of educational activities.
Effective education is essential for the success of efforts to create and carry out policies and programs in the broad public interest of our democratic society. The University of California - Berkley offers interdisciplinary intellectual inquiry that serves to broaden and complement students' work in their major fields of study. In the process, The University of California - Berkley 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.