Academics
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The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development offers doctoral and master's degrees, graduate-level certifications, undergraduate programs and enrichment courses and includes research institutes and community service centers.
Degrees, Certificates, and Specializations
Admission information, application forms and curricula for these programs can be found on their respective websites.
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Programs
Ph.D.
Prospective Students
The program offers apprenticeships with top scholars in highly interdisciplinary fields such as the Learning Sciences, Literacy, STEM Education, AI and Technology-Enhanced Learning, Teacher Education, Measurement and Psychometrics, Education Policy and Leadership, Applied Physiology, and several other allied and interdisciplinary areas.
Career and Personal Benefits
Graduates of the program are prepared to make significant contributions to research, policy, and practice through academic and research careers in their fields of interest. These highly proficient researchers tend to seek employment in one of three areas: academia, public organizations or large school districts, or private for-profit companies.
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Prospective Students
Practicing educators who wish to broaden their academic preparation and classroom skills. Students may take courses in any 1 or 2 of the following areas: bilingual education, ESL, urban education, mathematics, literacy, STEM, special education, and learning therapy.
Career and Personal Benefits
Mastery of the content and skills should enable the graduate to be more effective and efficient in his/her job. Additionally, the knowledge and skills acquired around different areas of interest may allow the educator to pursue new career opportunities.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) with Certification Preparation
Prospective Students
The individual who would like to teach and already has a bachelor's degree but who does not have the appropriate teaching certification credentials to teach. This program allows students to pursue a graduate degree and teaching credentials simultaneously.
Career and Personal Benefits
Graduates often find that they have better presentation and organization skills, but more important, they have a Master’s degree and a new career opportunity.
Master of Bilingual Education (M.B.E.)
Prospective Students
Ideal for pre-service and in-service Spanish/English bilingual educators who have a near-native or native command of Spanish and English. MBE courses integrate the language and culture of students in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly students of Hispanic heritage living in the United States.
Career and Personal Benefits
Successful graduates are prepared to work as expert bilingual teachers, bilingual coaches, or leaders of bilingual programs in their schools or districts.
M.S. in the Learning Sciences
Prospective Students
This program is designed to address the needs of learning professionals across a broad spectrum from business HR, learning and professional development to government, university, and non-profit learning organizations. This multidisciplinary program will prepare you to design, assess, and create systematic approaches to improve teaching and learning in formal and informal settings.
Career and Personal Benefits
Graduates of this program are equipped to lead and innovate in a diverse array of educational and corporate environments. With a comprehensive understanding of how people learn and the technological tools to enhance educational experiences, alumni are prepared to tackle challenges in instructional design, data analysis, and the creation of engaging learning materials.
