Overview
Learning outcomes from the Education and Child Study program at the Smith College
- Understand the field of education from an array of disciplinary perspectives, i.e., philosophical, historical, sociological, psychological, statistical and ethical.
- Understand the role of cultural and human diversity in the design and practice of education.
- Understand current theories of learning and how they shape principles of pedagogical practice across ages and subject matter.
- Understand current theories of human development, from infancy through adolescence.
- Understand the major factors that influence the design of learning environments.
- Understand how education policy is shaped and how to change educational practice.
- Develop applied and practical knowledge and skill to support the growth and success of beginning teachers. (These learning goals are elaborated in the description of our state approved teacher preparation programs.)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- American Education
- Education in the City
- Case Study of Education in Western Massachusetts
- Philosophy of Education
- The Making of a School
- The American Middle School and High School
- Comparative Education
- Counseling Theory and Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Liberal Arts Teaching View 1594 other Bachelors in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- Smith Writing Supplement
- Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript
- Counselor Recommendation
- Two Teacher Evaluation Forms
- Official SAT I, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or the Duolingo English Test/*DET*
- Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)
Tuition Fee
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International
55830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 55830 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
55830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 55830 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Northampton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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