Are you ready to make a difference?

Emily Waneck

Without the Simmons school, I would not have been able to make the leap from a public school teacher to an administrative position in a university.

Emily Waneck
Assistant Director and Certification Officer University of North Texas

Marco Rodriguez

Earning a Masters in Education has boosted my confidence. I can apply what I learned at SMU to assure my students, parents, and administrators that I am a good source for educational pedagogy.

Marco Rodriguez
Language Arts Educator/ Electives Coordinator/ Summer Camp Director Ann and Nate Levine Academy

DeeAnn Rath

If you are thinking about the Teaching and Learning programs and want to impact positive change in the lives of others, you will find the support and knowledge to do that at SMU.

Dee Ann Rath
Dyslexia Interventionist
Eladio R. Martinez Learning Center

Dominique Lyons

I would tell anyone considering the program to “GO FOR IT!” The whole department is so open and knowledgeable!

Dominique Lyons
Dyslexia Specialist
Dallas ISD

Margaret Pyffer

The Language Therapy program and my core T&L courses taught me how to use evidence-based instruction and has made me a better educator and advocate for my students and parents.

Margaret Pyffer
Research Associate
SMU

Angie Ringhauser

I chose Early Literacy Scholars program to learn how to teach reading. When kids approach me agitated: “Ms. Ringhauser, I can read this book now!”, it gives me the best feeling ever because I know the journey it takes each of them to get there.

Angie Ringhauser
Dual Language 2nd Grade Teacher
Dallas ISD

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Our students are already making many positive changes in their communities. They are educators who challenge ideas and expand minds. Our small class sizes and individual attention allow our students to create lasting relationships with our faculty. Our community outreach programs foster connections between our students and the community. Our emphasis on theory and on research-based practices provides our students with the tools they need to make a difference in the world. Are you ready to join us? Welcome.

Typical jobs available to MEd and MBE graduates

  • ➤ Educator (Elementary thru Univ. level)
  • ➤ Content-Area Lead Instructor
  • ➤ Grade-Level Lead Instructor
  • ➤ Curriculum Specialist
  • ➤ Instructional Coach
  • ➤ Educational Consultant
  • ➤ District Administrator
  • ➤ Regional Education Director

While our master’s degree programs incorporate various areas of interest, we also offer non-degree and certification-preparation programs that are designed to satisfy the State Board for Educator Certification requirements for teachers who promote scholarship and best practices in particular educational areas or serve discrete audiences such as gifted children or children for whom English is not the native language. The additional training prepares teachers for the respective certification exams; all SBEC certifications require that a candidate pass a state test. These advanced credentials are attached to the standard teaching certificate, so as a prerequisite to earning a graduate certification, a candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and the initial teaching certificate.

 

What programs are available?

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.

Professor instructing Simmons students

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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.

Students speaking in class

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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.

Teacher interacting with student

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Master of the Learning Sciences (M.S.)

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.

Dr. Eric Bing play-testing Virtual Reality Chemistry Classroom prototype.

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Educational Studies Undergraduate Major

Prospective Students

Undergraduates who wish to become teachers.

Career and Personal Benefits

Successful graduates are recommended to take the Texas State Board for Educator Certification exams, passing scores on which enable them to pursue credentials for teaching careers in the private and public sectors, graduate work in the social sciences, and informal education paths in non-profit organizations.

Simmons students in class

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