The mission of the program is to prepare caring and reflecting professionals who integrate their Christian fairth, social responsibility, and sound scholarship in order to contribute to a responsible and caring community. The early childhood program includes a child development concentration, general education courses, and professional education courses. These courses were selected by the Milligan College faculty in response to a list of required knowledge and skills developed by the Tennessee Department of Education. This program leads to teacher licensure for persons who wish to teach children from birth through grade fou Early childhood professionals have tremendous opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Personal fulfillment is gained through mentoring, nuturing, and giving to others.
Internship placement for student seeking licensure will be within an area middle school. In order to enter the M.Ed. program for initial licensure in on of these areas, the student must first complete all courses required for licensure in that content area. Seconday licensure includes grades seven through twelve. Specialty Programs Physical Education, Music and Theatre are K-12 teacher education programs. Special Education Milligan College offers a noncategorical special education curriculum that combines the knowledge and skills required by the Tennessee Guidelines for comprehensive and modified programs.