Simmons grad programs in education place students first

Nationwide, U.S. schools are in need of teachers with higher standards, greater accountability and specialized skills to educate children with diverse learning needs.

Graduates of the Simmons College graduate education programs — women and men who share a passion for teaching, a commitment to community and the power to make a difference — are answering this call.

Whether you are a recent college graduate, have been teaching for several years or are looking to develop specialized teaching skills, Simmons offers full- and part-time master’s degree and certificate programs in general and special education that can be customized to meet your unique professional objectives.

Some of our most popular graduate education programs include:

• The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, which prepares students to teach at the elementary, middle or high school level with the expertise, knowledge and confidence needed to be effective and skillful classroom teachers. Simmons MAT students consistently score in the top echelon on state licensure exams. Our 99 percent pass rate exceeds that of 52 other schools offering teacher-training programs in the state. And at Simmons, you may choose the option of a one-semester practicum or a full-year student teaching internship.

• Highly qualified special education teachers are especially in demand. The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) special education program provides a strong, practical foundation in general education content, special education theory and methodologies, and teaching experience. Students can pursue a license in either moderate or severe disabilities.

• The Behavioral Education (M.S.Ed) program prepares educators and behavior specialists to assess and support learners with special needs in diverse educational settings. The course sequence is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board™ and meets the requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ (BCBA) exam.

• Second language acquisition, multicultural classrooms, curriculum development and language policy are some of the issues addressed in the Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MATESL) program. MATESL graduates can teach ESL in elementary, middle, high school and adult English language programs.

Simmons honors an educational promise that places you, the student, first. As a graduate education student, you will enjoy a close mentoring relationship with faculty and a collaborative, supportive, intellectual community enabling you to achieve a successful teaching career, a meaningful life and a powerful return on your educational investment.

Join graduate admissions and the arts and sciences faculty on June 20 to find out how Simmons College can help you realize your personal and professional goals.

Visit us at www.simmons.edu/gradstudies, e-mail gsa@simmons.edu, or call 617-521-2915.